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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

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.

Making trade work better for women after crises: A Q&A with UNCTAD deputy Pedro Manuel Moreno

Making trade work better for women after crises: A Q&A with UNCTAD deputy Pedro Manuel Moreno

Following the first World Trade Congress on Gender, Mr. Moreno discusses how trade policy could make crisis response and recovery more inclusive.

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

UNCTAD and its partners promote trade in line with environmental, social and economic sustainability criteria as a nature-based solution to the biodiversity crisis.

Women entrepreneurs share their climb to success

Women entrepreneurs share their climb to success

A new UNCTAD publication looks at what it takes to make women-led businesses thrive in challenging times.

UNCTAD and WIPO partner to support women-led digital enterprises

UNCTAD and WIPO partner to support women-led digital enterprises

The partnership will empower women digital entrepreneurs to use intellectual property tools to protect their brands.

UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate best practices in investment promotion.

Tapping the full potential of cotton in developing countries

Tapping the full potential of cotton in developing countries

Cotton is a fibre like no other, helping alleviate poverty in some least developed countries and providing employment to millions of people across the globe.

Boosting productive capacities is critical for Zambia’s graduation from least developed country status

Boosting productive capacities is critical for Zambia’s graduation from least developed country status

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD

New UNCTAD tool tracks global trade in biodiversity products

New UNCTAD tool tracks global trade in biodiversity products

The database will enable policymakers and other stakeholders to accelerate progress towards combating biodiversity loss, which has put 1 million species at risk of extinction.