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New partnership set to unlock Mongolia’s e-commerce potential

New partnership set to unlock Mongolia’s e-commerce potential

19 May 2022
UNCTAD will help the landlocked East Asian nation assess its e-commerce ecosystem and harness the development benefits of the digital economy.
Time for a new digital and data governance path, eCommerce Week highlights

Time for a new digital and data governance path, eCommerce Week highlights

26 Apr 2022
Better global governance of digital tools and platforms – and the data they produce – is urgently needed to avoid further fragmentation of the internet and wider inequalities.
Better digital governance needed to balance data opportunities and risks

Better digital governance needed to balance data opportunities and risks

25 Apr 2022
As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, better rules are needed to protect people and the planet and ensure everyone can reap the world of online opportunities.
eCommerce Week: UN convenes global forum on digital economy

eCommerce Week: UN convenes global forum on digital economy

22 Apr 2022
UNCTAD's annual event highlights the urgent need for global data and digital governance to help developing countries access the benefits of the soaring digital economy.
The WSIS goal involves a shared journey to the last mile: What will stakeholders need to reach their destination?

The WSIS goal involves a shared journey to the last mile: What will stakeholders need to reach their destination?

25 Mar 2022
Written by John Frank, Vice President, UN Affairs, Microsoft
Strengthening garment industry vital for least developed countries in Asia graduating from category

Strengthening garment industry vital for least developed countries in Asia graduating from category

3 Feb 2022
Graduation presents an opportunity for the countries to develop strategies that can position the textile and clothing sector higher up the global value chain.
New opportunities for accelerating pan-African trade

New opportunities for accelerating pan-African trade

14 Dec 2021
By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Africa’s free trade area can deliver considerable inclusive economic growth for the continent

Africa’s free trade area can deliver considerable inclusive economic growth for the continent

8 Dec 2021
But the world’s largest free trade area needs measures to boost productivity and expand opportunities.
Breaking the mould

Breaking the mould

8 Dec 2021
By Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD
Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

18 Nov 2021
By Rolf Traeger, Chief, Least Developed Countries Section, UNCTAD