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Airlines must respect consumers' rights
4 Jun 2020
Written by Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director of International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD
Data and privacy unprotected in one third of countries, despite progress
29 Apr 2020
Major gaps in cyberlaw adoption leave consumers vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis as they access goods and services online.
COVID-19 is a matter of life and debt, global deal needed
23 Apr 2020
The coronavirus pandemic hits developing countries at a time when they have already been struggling with unsustainable debt burdens for many years, as well as with rising health needs. UNCTAD calls for $1 trillion in debt relief.
COVID-19: Firmer action needed to better protect consumers
8 Apr 2020
Authorities need to do more to monitor and act on unfair business practices and criminal activities exploiting fears over the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumers vs COVID-19
7 Apr 2020
Written by Pamela Coke Hamilton and Teresa Moreira, UNCTAD
Countries launch investment policies to counter COVID-19
3 Apr 2020
New UNCTAD monitor documents countries' latest investment policy responses to the economic fallout from the pandemic and reports on pre-crisis developments.
Consumer protection crucial for the digital economy to thrive
13 Mar 2020
Written by By Teresa Moreira, Head of Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, UNCTAD
World Consumer Rights Day: Do consumers play a role as influencers of sustainable consumption?
12 Mar 2020
Written by Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD
Côte d'Ivoire banks on reforms to improve investment climate
4 Dec 2019
UNCTAD proposes measures to create sustainable and inclusive long-term growth and address the most pressing development issues facing Ivorians.
Special Investment Policy Monitor indicates that cases where governments rejected foreign investment for national security reason have gained prominence
3 Dec 2019
Distinct FDI screening procedures for national security purposes have become an important investment policy tool in recent years, particularly in developed and emerging economies, reflecting rising political concerns in this area.
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