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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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The Gambia: Unleashing investment potential for sustainable development
30 Jul 2024
The African least developed country has made significant strides in attracting foreign direct investment. What more can be done to sustain the momentum?
Stark disparities persist on path to global goals. Here’s what the data tell us
17 Jul 2024
From UN Trade and Development, a statistical breakdown of the world’s uneven progress towards achieving shared prosperity on a sustainable planet by 2030.
UN Trade and Development calls for sustainable and equitable strategies to mitigate digital economy’s growing environmental impact
10 Jul 2024
A global shift towards circularity focusing on responsible production and consumption is crucial to making the digital economy an empowering force for people and the planet.
Global trade resumes growth in first quarter of 2024
2 Jul 2024
The growth was fueled by positive trade dynamics for the United States and developing countries, and in sectors related to green energy and artificial intelligence.
Africa: Foreign investment in clean energy boosts sustainability momentum
20 Jun 2024
Foreign investment flows to Africa slightly declined in 2023, but significant investments in the clean energy sector offered a positive highlight.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Critical minerals drove foreign investment in 2023
20 Jun 2024
Demand for commodities and critical energy transition minerals accounted for 23% of project values over the past two years, compared to under 10% in other developing regions.
Developing Asia: Large jump in greenfield investment in 2023
20 Jun 2024
Developing economies of Asia are home to 60% of the world’s megaprojects, the latest World Investment Report shows.
Global foreign investment weak in 2023, funding for sustainable development sectors drops over 10%
20 Jun 2024
Globally, foreign direct investment flows declined by 2% to $1.3 trillion for the year. In developing countries, they fell by 7% to $867 billion.
UN Trade and Development deepens collaboration with University of West Indies
19 Jun 2024
The two organizations signed an agreement to bolster joint research related to trade, and better engage with students from the Caribbean region.
Top officials and experts at UNCTAD’s 60th anniversary call for new era of multilateralism to build resilient future
13 Jun 2024
Trade and foreign affairs ministers and experts tackled emerging challenges in a complex, multipolar global economy, advocating for renewed multilateralism built on solidarity and equality.
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