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What women in developing countries need to thrive in e-commerce

What women in developing countries need to thrive in e-commerce

24 May 2023
Experts examine the challenges to overcome to level the digital trade playing field for women in developing countries and boost gender equality.
Continuation of the Black Sea Initiative

Continuation of the Black Sea Initiative

17 May 2023
The UN welcomes the continuation of the initiative, which has moved over 30 million tons of food, helping to bring down global prices and stabilize markets.
UNCTAD to hold eWeek to shape digital future, calls for proposals

UNCTAD to hold eWeek to shape digital future, calls for proposals

15 May 2023
The event will be held in Geneva from 4 to 8 December to explore the key trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of the digital economy.
UNCTAD calls for balanced global approach to manage digital data

UNCTAD calls for balanced global approach to manage digital data

10 May 2023
Stronger international cooperation on data governance and capacity-building can help bridge data and digital divides.
UNCTAD set to support countries under new landmark treaty on high seas

UNCTAD set to support countries under new landmark treaty on high seas

3 Apr 2023
The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.
UNCTAD and Thailand partner to strengthen women’s capacity to use technology

UNCTAD and Thailand partner to strengthen women’s capacity to use technology

31 Mar 2023
The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.
Improving energy access key to meeting development goals in Africa

Improving energy access key to meeting development goals in Africa

21 Mar 2023
UNCTAD urges countries in sub-Saharan Africa to use their vast renewable energy reserves and pool resources through regional cooperation to forge a cleaner and greener future.
Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

17 Mar 2023
Experts at an UNCTAD event outline how to enable women to benefit more from the digital revolution and enhance their participation in trade.
How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

8 Mar 2023
By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework
Global debt and climate crises are intertwined: Here’s how to tackle both

Global debt and climate crises are intertwined: Here’s how to tackle both

1 Mar 2023
Climate change is compounding the debt crisis in developing countries. UNCTAD spells out the actions necessary to safeguard the world’s sustainable development ambitions.