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UNCTAD names new advocates for women in e-commerce

UNCTAD names new advocates for women in e-commerce

27 Jun 2022
The five advocates are successful women entrepreneurs and pioneers in the digital economy.
COVID-19 recovery a chance to remake society for a better future

COVID-19 recovery a chance to remake society for a better future

24 Jun 2022
UNCTAD reflects on the past two years of the pandemic to derive valuable lessons for the future.
Regulation rising as financial markets tackle climate risks

Regulation rising as financial markets tackle climate risks

9 Jun 2022
An UNCTAD report shows that adoption of policy measures and regulations dedicated to sustainable finance accelerated in 2021.
Promoting sustainable fisheries trade in Eastern Caribbean

Promoting sustainable fisheries trade in Eastern Caribbean

7 Jun 2022
Countries aim to protect the iconic queen conch, build a sustainable ocean economy and provide tangible benefits to people working in the region’s seafood value chains.
Climate finance for SIDS is shockingly low: Why this needs to change

Climate finance for SIDS is shockingly low: Why this needs to change

24 May 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Study shows COVID-19 effects on trade in biodiversity products

Study shows COVID-19 effects on trade in biodiversity products

18 May 2022
The pandemic has posed challenges but also created opportunities for workers and businesses producing and selling biodiversity-based goods and services.
UNCTAD partners with DHL to empower women in e-commerce

UNCTAD partners with DHL to empower women in e-commerce

29 Apr 2022
The partnership will help improve women digital entrepreneurs' skills and ease their access to global trade.
Entrepreneur helps women 'go digital' in Middle East

Entrepreneur helps women 'go digital' in Middle East

28 Apr 2022
Mona Ataya, a Palestinian-Lebanese entrepreneur who runs the largest online marketplace for women in the region, is one of UNCTAD's six eTrade for Women advocates.
Indonesian entrepreneur uses e-commerce to create inclusive opportunities

Indonesian entrepreneur uses e-commerce to create inclusive opportunities

27 Apr 2022
UNCTAD eTrade for Women advocate taps into digital tools to grow her food business and build a connection between farmers and consumers.
Creative industry 4.0 offers vast opportunities for developing countries

Creative industry 4.0 offers vast opportunities for developing countries

21 Apr 2022
A new UNCTAD report provides policy options for developing countries to harness new technological trends for their creative economies.