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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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New UNCTAD initiative to power start-ups for impact
21 Dec 2023
A global learning and scaling tool by Empretec, UNCTAD’s premier entrepreneurship programme, sets out to empower start-ups as greater catalysts for sustainable development.
Sustainability standards in trade: How can developing countries benefit?
19 Dec 2023
Ensuring the benefits of voluntary sustainability standards reach developing economies is key to making trade a stronger tool for sustainable development.
UNCTAD releases Handbook of Statistics 2023
14 Dec 2023
The annual handbook provides key data and indicators on how the economy has evolved across regions, countries and sectors.
Clean energy minerals: Developing countries must add value to capitalize on demand
4 Dec 2023
An UNCTAD report on critical mineral trade flows in electric car battery value chains reveals market concentration and high value addition, offering opportunities for mineral-rich developing nations.
UNCTAD provides pivotal support to UN Economic and Financial Committee
24 Nov 2023
The organization led the preparation of five UN Secretary-General reports and seven draft resolutions adopted during the 78th session of the UN Second Committee.
UNCTAD marks 40 years of promoting sustainability reporting, honours innovation
25 Oct 2023
Stakeholders converged at the eighth World Investment Forum to advance the sustainability reporting agenda and recognize innovative initiatives.
UN Digital Government Awards celebrate excellence in online public services
19 Oct 2023
The winning initiatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America exemplify the power of e-government services to facilitate business and investment for inclusive development.
Commodity dependence: 5 things you need to know
9 Oct 2023
Agriculture, energy and mining products underpin global trade, but too much dependence on them can leave an economy vulnerable and people poor, especially in developing countries.
Cotton: Why it matters for a more sustainable future
5 Oct 2023
A fair, multilateral cotton trading system is vital to realizing the full economic, social and environmental benefits the crop can offer – for inclusive development.
Despite anticipated ‘soft landing’ of US economy, UNCTAD warns of stalling and divergent global growth
4 Oct 2023
The Trade and Development Report 2023 projects world economic growth to slow from 3% in 2022 to 2.4% in 2023, calling for global financial reforms and more pragmatic policies to tackle pressing challenges.
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