Africa

UNCTAD supports the nation rich in aquatic resources to diversify its exports through the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

The UN welcomes the continuation of the initiative, which has moved over 30 million tons of food, helping to bring down global prices and stabilize markets.

Experts spotlight key areas where competition and consumer protection policies can promote sustainable consumption and production.

An UNCTAD report highlights the opportunities the ocean holds for developing countries and charts a new course to sustainably use marine resources.

UNCTAD outlines measures to help the country strengthen the business climate to promote long-term growth and tackle pressing development challenges.

UNCTAD training boosts the capacity of national transit coordinators, easing the flow of goods across borders and strengthening economic cooperation in Africa and Latin America.

The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.

Stronger capacity among officials will help eight countries in the region better coordinate and fast-track efforts to ease international trade.

The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.

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.