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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.
Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

19 Dec 2022
The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.
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
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.
The Netherlands commits $1.9 million support to the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance

The Netherlands commits $1.9 million support to the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance

10 Nov 2022
The funds will be provided during a two-year period on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands.
Pacific Islands Forum joins UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative

Pacific Islands Forum joins UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative

3 Nov 2022
The collaboration will help boost e-commerce in small island developing states by improving digital economy knowledge and capacity.
UNCTAD sets out actions to support least developed countries in the global low-carbon transition

UNCTAD sets out actions to support least developed countries in the global low-carbon transition

3 Nov 2022
New report says COP27 is an opportunity to accelerate action to achieve mutually beneficial climate and development goals in the world's most vulnerable countries.
It’s time to put productive capacities at the heart of every development strategy

It’s time to put productive capacities at the heart of every development strategy

12 Oct 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework
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

6 Oct 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD