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Women entrepreneurs share their climb to success

Women entrepreneurs share their climb to success

21 Nov 2022
A new UNCTAD publication looks at what it takes to make women-led businesses thrive in challenging times.
UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship

UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship

14 Nov 2022
The new strategy will help the country promote private sector growth and resilience to economic shocks.
How urban entrepreneurs can help build sustainable cities

How urban entrepreneurs can help build sustainable cities

31 Oct 2022
Marking World Cities Day on 31 October, UNCTAD shines a light on how urban entrepreneurs can help make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Enhancing the Trans-Saharan Road corridor to boost trade and economic development

Enhancing the Trans-Saharan Road corridor to boost trade and economic development

25 Oct 2022
UNCTAD and the Islamic Development Bank launch a roadmap for supporting economic development and regional integration through Africa’s Trans-Saharan corridor.
Boosting productive capacities is critical for Zambia’s graduation from least developed country status

Boosting productive capacities is critical for Zambia’s graduation from least developed country status

6 Oct 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Targeted policies needed to boost investment in climate change fight

Targeted policies needed to boost investment in climate change fight

30 Sep 2022
Attracting international private investment is crucial to closing financing gaps to better respond to countries’ specific needs in climate adaptation and mitigation.
Supporting post-COVID-19 recovery among African cross-border traders

Supporting post-COVID-19 recovery among African cross-border traders

18 Jul 2022
UNCTAD equips 300 women small-scale traders in five countries with greater knowledge of trade rules, customs procedures and entrepreneurship skills.
Bringing sustainable entrepreneurship to the next level

Bringing sustainable entrepreneurship to the next level

27 Jun 2022
UNCTAD continues its long-standing commitment to help developing countries harness the power of entrepreneurship as a tool for sustainable and inclusive development.
COVID-19 recovery a chance to remake society for a better future

COVID-19 recovery a chance to remake society for a better future

24 Jun 2022
UNCTAD reflects on the past two years of the pandemic to derive valuable lessons for the future.
Port programme opens ocean of opportunities for Bolivia

Port programme opens ocean of opportunities for Bolivia

9 May 2022
A river port in the landlocked nation that joined UNCTAD’s port management programme is helping importers and exporters overcome logistics challenges.