Business Facilitation Programme

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.

A digital transformation supported by UNCTAD in the west African nation's pharmaceutical industry is paving the way for quicker import and distribution of life-saving medicines – all online.

The winning initiatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America exemplify the power of e-government services to facilitate business and investment for inclusive development.

The country’s young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD.

New UNCTAD software allows Bhutan’s government employees to create their own user-friendly services for citizens online.

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.

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.

UNCTAD continues its long-standing commitment to help developing countries harness the power of entrepreneurship as a tool for sustainable and inclusive development.

By Ian Richards, UNCTAD economist