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Countries hail leadership of outgoing UNCTAD chief

Countries hail leadership of outgoing UNCTAD chief

4 Feb 2021
Member states from across the world fete Mukhisa Kituyi for his stellar service and staunch support for the aspirations of the global south.
UNCTAD chief wins award for promoting intra-African trade

UNCTAD chief wins award for promoting intra-African trade

15 Jan 2021
Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi was recognized by the African Union Commission for his work during the process that established the African Continental Free Trade Area
Curbing illicit financial flows to finance sustainable development in Africa

Curbing illicit financial flows to finance sustainable development in Africa

21 Oct 2020
By Paul Akiwumi, Director of Division for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
How Africa can curb illicit financial flows to strengthen economies post COVID-19

How Africa can curb illicit financial flows to strengthen economies post COVID-19

9 Oct 2020
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Public procurement is a powerful tool for sustainable development – UN report

Public procurement is a powerful tool for sustainable development – UN report

8 Sep 2020
Strategic government spending on goods and services can increase the uptake of sustainability standards in the wake of COVID-19, driving our sustainable development ambitions.
COVID 19: The Road ahead for African Trade

COVID 19: The Road ahead for African Trade

7 Jul 2020
To mark "Africa Integration Day", UNCTAD Secretary-General, Mukhisa Kituyi, responds to questions on the impact of COVID-19 on African trade.
COVID-19 accelerates greater trade coordination in East Africa

COVID-19 accelerates greater trade coordination in East Africa

26 Jun 2020
Training positions East African trade facilitation committees to work more closely and in a coordinated fashion for smooth recovery of intra-regional trade after the pandemic.
COVID-19 will likely transform global production, says UN report

COVID-19 will likely transform global production, says UN report

16 Jun 2020
New UNCTAD report shows reshoring, diversification and regionalization will drive restructuring of global value chains in the coming years.
A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

28 Dec 2019
Written by Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

17 Dec 2019
Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD