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United Nations urges end to austerity, calls for ambition to rebalance global economy and achieve prosperity for all
14 Sep 2017
The global economy appears stuck on its path to recovery. A new UNCTAD report, the Trade and Development Report 2017: Beyond Austerity - Towards a Global New Deal, sets out an ambitious alternative policy route to build more inclusive and caring economies.
Facing the challenges to multilateralism
14 Sep 2017
The 64th session of UNCTAD's Trade and Development Board is underway, and Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi has used the occasion to spotlight how the organization and its members are facing up to the challenging global environment.
Integrating SMEs into value chains can boost development
13 Sep 2017
Small business comes in many different forms but for millions of people around the world it is a route out of poverty and a chance at a better life.
Developing logistic services to support the hydrocarbons exploration and exploitation offshore industry in Colombia
8 Sep 2017
Written by Andres Castellanos, Jahir Lombana, Mauricio Ortiz (Universidad del Norte) and Luisa Rodriguez (UNCTAD)Article No. 8 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°75 - Third Quarter 2017]
Six things I learnt in conducting trade and transport facilitation monitoring studies in South Asia
11 Aug 2017
Written by Tengfei Wang Economic Affairs Officer, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, UNESCAP Article No. 7 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°75 - Third Quarter 2017]
Can trade deliver the UN’s 2030 agenda?
21 Jul 2017
Written by Amina MohammedDeputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Digital radically changes global investment patterns, says World Investment Report 2017
7 Jun 2017
In the first ranking of its kind, UNCTAD report shows that three countries are home to 75% of the top 100 digital multinationals.
The TFA is in force: An update on Trade Facilitation and Development
2 May 2017
Written by Jan HoffmannArticle No. 1 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°73 - First Quarter 2017]
Major global agreement comes into force making trade cheaper, easier and faster
22 Feb 2017
Members of the World Trade Organization, supported by UNCTAD, commit to streamlining procedures that will significantly increase international trade, reduce corruption and boost development.
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement entry into force – What next?
23 Jan 2017
The entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement is imminent. Only three more ratifications are needed. For developing countries that have ratified or will ratify the Agreement the entry into force results in important obligations.
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