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The Gambia: Unleashing investment potential for sustainable development
30 Jul 2024
The African least developed country has made significant strides in attracting foreign direct investment. What more can be done to sustain the momentum?
Global foreign investment weak in 2023, funding for sustainable development sectors drops over 10%
20 Jun 2024
Globally, foreign direct investment flows declined by 2% to $1.3 trillion for the year. In developing countries, they fell by 7% to $867 billion.
Leaders of Global South show strong presence at UNCTAD’s 60th anniversary
12 Jun 2024
The Global Leaders Forum marking the organization's six decades featured speeches from the presidents and prime ministers of Barbados, Brazil, China, Comoros, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Madagascar and Timor-Leste.
Small business investing abroad: Why it matters and what needs to happen next
11 Mar 2024
UNCTAD sets out a new framework, aimed at tackling existing policy gaps to facilitate overseas investment by smaller firms – the very backbone of economies worldwide.
UNCTAD charts path to inclusive growth in West African economic and monetary union
12 Feb 2024
A new report calls for comprehensive reforms to boost investment and sustainable development in the eight-nation bloc.
Report highlights impact of Mauritania’s investment reforms and further potential
19 Dec 2023
UNCTAD examines the West African nation’s success in implementing investment-boosting measures and recommends further action to maximize the country’s potential.
The global minimum tax spurs need for faster investment agreement reforms
23 Nov 2023
A UNCTAD report highlights the interplay between efforts to tackle tax avoidance and protect investment, calling for accelerated reforms to align investment agreements with new global tax rules.
UNCTAD helps countries measure South-South cooperation
1 Sep 2023
A new project and framework to collect data will build a clearer picture of global development support.
Tajikistan: Unlocking investment for sustainable development
9 Mar 2023
New UNCTAD analysis explores ways to unleash the landlocked nation’s economic potential through a more conducive environment for investment and businesses.
Targeted policies needed to boost investment in climate change fight
30 Sep 2022
Attracting international private investment is crucial to closing financing gaps to better respond to countries’ specific needs in climate adaptation and mitigation.
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