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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.
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.
Digitally deliverable services boom risks leaving least developed countries behind
28 Sep 2023
UNCTAD steps up advocacy for global support to help vulnerable economies leverage digital trade for inclusive and sustainable development.
From shadow banking to climate finance: Young academics tackle global challenges at UNCTAD’s summer school
18 Sep 2023
Budding economists and thought leaders showcased their research on finance and globalization, engaging with senior experts from across the globe.
How to make small businesses in developing countries more competitive
27 Jun 2023
On Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day marked on 27 June, UNCTAD renews calls for a level playing field to help tackle the challenges facing women and youth entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
UNCTAD tool improves service trade data in West Africa
2 Jun 2023
System enhances the collection and processing of statistics on international trade in services to better inform policymaking in eight African countries.
Benin triples number of companies opened by youth in 2022
5 Apr 2023
The country’s young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD.
Global trade slows, but ‘green goods’ grow
23 Mar 2023
World trade hit a record $32 trillion in 2022, but growth turned negative in the last half of the year. Environmentally friendly products defied the trend.
Green technologies: Coherent policy action needed for developing countries to reap the benefits
16 Mar 2023
A new UNCTAD report calls on governments and the global community to ensure consistency across international agreements on trade, intellectual property and climate change to close the green tech gap.
Tajikistan: Unlocking investment for sustainable development
9 Mar 2023
New UNCTAD analysis explores ways to unleash the landlocked nation’s economic potential through a more conducive environment for investment and businesses.
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