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How Bhutan’s civil servants are building a digital government system

How Bhutan’s civil servants are building a digital government system

6 Feb 2023
New UNCTAD software allows Bhutan’s government employees to create their own user-friendly services for citizens online.
Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

18 Jan 2023
The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026
Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

23 Dec 2022
The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.
Online business portal delivers results in Iraq

Online business portal delivers results in Iraq

15 Dec 2022
In one year, business.mot.gov.iq has helped almost 3,000 entrepreneurs register a business and put the Middle Eastern nation on the ease of doing business map.
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.
The World Bank’s 'Doing Business' report is out of business. So what next?

The World Bank’s 'Doing Business' report is out of business. So what next?

4 Nov 2021
By Ian Richards, UNCTAD economist
Bhutan's entrepreneurs can now open a business in under a minute

Bhutan's entrepreneurs can now open a business in under a minute

3 Jun 2021
A new government platform using UNCTAD's online single window technology powers business registration in record time, supporting livelihoods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Brexit shows why traders need reliable information

Brexit shows why traders need reliable information

31 Mar 2021
By Ian Richards, Economist, UNCTAD
UNCTAD platform powers registration of over 25,000 businesses in Cameroon

UNCTAD platform powers registration of over 25,000 businesses in Cameroon

7 Dec 2020
By entering the formal market, Cameroonian businesses and their employees may gain access to loans, insurance and legal protection even amid the coronavirus pandemic.
How the UN helped Benin become the world’s fastest place to start a business on a mobile phone

How the UN helped Benin become the world’s fastest place to start a business on a mobile phone

30 Nov 2020
By Ian Richards, Economist, UNCTAD