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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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Rebeca Grynspan
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Pedro Manuel Moreno
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We help countries achieve inclusive, sustainable growth by transforming the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals into actions that deliver concrete results. Our work focuses on:
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Harnessing frontier technology for food security in Nigeria
12 Feb 2025
Africa’s most populous nation is making strides in agricultural innovation by leveraging satellite imagery, earth observation systems and remote sensing tools.
Transforming customs processes to drive trade efficiency worldwide
31 Dec 2024
Through innovative solutions, UN Trade and Development continues to revolutionize customs operations globally, supporting economic growth in a fast-changing world.
2024 year in review: Top 10 stories from UN Trade and Development
31 Dec 2024
From low growth, trade disruptions and Gaza’s destruction to the critical minerals boom, investment shifts, freight rate spikes and UNCTAD’s rebranding, here are the most-read stories of the year.
Financing for development: How a new global tax deal can help
30 Dec 2024
International financial system reforms and tax cooperation are crucial to effectively mobilizing much-needed funds for sustainable development.
Services are powering growth. Here’s how developing nations can catch up
23 Dec 2024
The rise of services prompts developing countries to look beyond manufacturing-led exports and enable productivity growth across the economic system.
Key takeaways from COP29 and the road ahead for developing countries
19 Dec 2024
The annual conference generates new momentum to combat climate change, but much work remains to help developing economies translate ambition into impactful solutions.
Countries agree $300 billion by 2035 for new climate finance goal – what next?
10 Dec 2024
Here’s a deeper look at the new target for post-2025 climate finance and what more the international community needs to do to deliver concrete progress.
Developing economies surpass $1 trillion mark in digitally deliverable services exports
6 Dec 2024
The milestone is an encouraging sign and a clarion call for greater efforts to help ensure that digital trade benefits all for inclusive development.
Global trade set to reach new high, with opportunities and challenges for developing economies in 2025
5 Dec 2024
World trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, but risks of rising trade tensions and ongoing geopolitical challenges cast uncertainty over the outlook for 2025.
Organic residues: A sustainable solution to plastic pollution and development
27 Nov 2024
Good management of organic residues, a renewable resource, is often overlooked but constitutes a powerful tool to improve livelihoods and tackle plastic pollution.
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