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Angola harnesses the potential of its creative industries

Angola harnesses the potential of its creative industries

3 Feb 2023
UNCTAD supports Angola to build vibrant cultural and creative industries to create jobs and trade opportunities.
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
Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

29 Dec 2022
From the ups and downs of global trade and investment to the risks of cryptocurrencies for developing countries, these are the most-read stories of the year.
Empowering women entrepreneurs in the digital economy

Empowering women entrepreneurs in the digital economy

8 Dec 2022
A new UNCTAD report outlines ways to accelerate a more gender-equal digital economy for women’s economic and social empowerment.
Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

2 Dec 2022
The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.
5 things to know about eTrade readiness assessments

5 things to know about eTrade readiness assessments

21 Nov 2022
Through the assessments, UNCTAD helps developing countries harness the evolving digital economy for inclusive development.
UNCTAD assessment set to boost digital economy in Peru

UNCTAD assessment set to boost digital economy in Peru

17 Oct 2022
The eTrade readiness assessment underway in Peru will help accelerate digital transformation and e-commerce development efforts.
It’s time to put productive capacities at the heart of every development strategy

It’s time to put productive capacities at the heart of every development strategy

12 Oct 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework
UNCTAD and AfCFTA Secretariat strengthen ties to boost regional integration and trade in Africa

UNCTAD and AfCFTA Secretariat strengthen ties to boost regional integration and trade in Africa

10 Oct 2022
They will scale up partnerships to maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of African countries.
Africa's economic growth decelerates sharply

Africa's economic growth decelerates sharply

3 Oct 2022
Almost 60% of Africa's low-income countries are already in debt distress or at high risk of it and millions of Africans are falling back into poverty amid acute risks of food insecurity.