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Colombia finance minister Ocampo spells out actions to tackle global economic crisis

Colombia finance minister Ocampo spells out actions to tackle global economic crisis

23 Jan 2023
Delivering the 18th edition of UNCTAD’s Raúl Prebisch Lecture, he called for developing countries to be at the centre of solutions to the crisis.
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.
High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

21 Dec 2022
As food becomes more expensive to import, it becomes even harder for developing countries to keep millions of people from going hungry.
Hemp’s versatility and sustainability offer huge opportunities for developing countries

Hemp’s versatility and sustainability offer huge opportunities for developing countries

13 Dec 2022
A new UNCTAD report examines the plant’s economic, environmental and social potential
World leaders call for stronger multilateral solutions to debt crisis

World leaders call for stronger multilateral solutions to debt crisis

5 Dec 2022
Amid cascading crises and inequalities, developing countries face major challenges with a complex creditor base as borrowing burdens increase and risks of debt distress grow.
Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

25 Nov 2022
UNCTAD and its partners promote trade in line with environmental, social and economic sustainability criteria as a nature-based solution to the biodiversity crisis.
UN agencies at COP27 urge action to tackle impact of plastic on climate

UN agencies at COP27 urge action to tackle impact of plastic on climate

11 Nov 2022
Plastic waste has become a key driver of pollution across the world, overwhelming marine, terrestrial and aerial ecosystems.
Black Sea Grain Initiative offers hope, shows power of trade

Black Sea Grain Initiative offers hope, shows power of trade

20 Oct 2022
The renewal of the UN-backed initiative is vital to continuing to drive global food prices down and ensuring food security worldwide, especially in developing countries.
Political will, greater action needed to tackle cascading crises, leaders say

Political will, greater action needed to tackle cascading crises, leaders say

20 Oct 2022
The climate emergency, a global cost-of-living crisis, debt distress, widening inequalities and other overlapping crises call for political leadership and multilateral action.
Tackling food and energy crises: How trade and logistics can help

Tackling food and energy crises: How trade and logistics can help

13 Oct 2022
By renewing the Black Sea Grain Initiative, ending trade restrictions, facilitating exports and managing demand, we can get food, fertilizers and energy to all.