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How Bhutan’s civil servants are building a digital government system

How Bhutan’s civil servants are building a digital government system

New UNCTAD software allows Bhutan’s government employees to create their own user-friendly services for citizens online.

Multiple crises unleash one of the lowest global economic outputs in recent decades, says UN report

Multiple crises unleash one of the lowest global economic outputs in recent decades, says UN report

Stronger fiscal measures are needed to resuscitate the global economy and support the development agenda.

Colombia finance minister Ocampo spells out actions to tackle global economic crisis

Colombia finance minister Ocampo spells out actions to tackle global economic crisis

Delivering the 18th edition of UNCTAD’s Raúl Prebisch Lecture, he called for developing countries to be at the centre of solutions to the crisis.

UNCTAD and Islamic Development Bank join forces to spur sustainable investment

UNCTAD and Islamic Development Bank join forces to spur sustainable investment

They have developed principles to guide investment policies in accelerating progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 57 countries.

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

At Davos forum, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for “true investments” to help a world in crisis keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

The event to be held from 16 to 20 October 2023 will focus on increasing investment in sustainable development to tackle cascading global crises.

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

How artificial intelligence chatbots could affect jobs

How artificial intelligence chatbots could affect jobs

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.

Online business portal delivers results in Iraq

Online business portal delivers results in Iraq

In one year, business.mot.gov.iq has helped almost 3,000 entrepreneurs register a business and put the Middle Eastern nation on the ease of doing business map.