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Fostering the digital economy in small island developing states

Fostering the digital economy in small island developing states

4 Aug 2022
The application of digital technologies in international trade can contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Supporting post-COVID-19 recovery among African cross-border traders

Supporting post-COVID-19 recovery among African cross-border traders

18 Jul 2022
UNCTAD equips 300 women small-scale traders in five countries with greater knowledge of trade rules, customs procedures and entrepreneurship skills.
How marine bioprospecting can spur development in small island states

How marine bioprospecting can spur development in small island states

23 Jun 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
5 critical policy agendas for economic recovery in developing countries

5 critical policy agendas for economic recovery in developing countries

17 Jun 2022
Experts propose bold policy ideas and innovative financing instruments to help developing countries build forward better.
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.
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.
Circular economy can help stem biodiversity loss

Circular economy can help stem biodiversity loss

19 Apr 2022
By Kweku Attafuah-Wadee, Lalen Lleander and Henrique Pacini, UNCTAD Economists
UN crisis response group calls for immediate action to avert cascading impacts of war in Ukraine

UN crisis response group calls for immediate action to avert cascading impacts of war in Ukraine

13 Apr 2022
The world is on the brink of a “perfect storm” of crises, warns UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Dire consequences of the war on global food, energy and financial markets could upend billions of lives.
Four key challenges facing least developed countries

Four key challenges facing least developed countries

4 Apr 2022
The world’s poorest nations face many obstacles, including soaring debt, export marginalization, energy poverty and climate vulnerability.