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Chair of G77 and China in Geneva passes from Tanzania to Cambodia
25 Jan 2024
Facing multiple and cascading crises, the world needs a strong and unified voice from the Global South more than ever, UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan says at the handover ceremony.
Foreign direct investment in developing economies fell 9% in 2023
22 Jan 2024
A new UNCTAD report shows FDI flows to the Global South dropped to $841 billion in a global context of weak investment and economic uncertainty.
Global foreign direct investment grew 3% in 2023 as recession fears eased
17 Jan 2024
New UNCTAD analysis shows global FDI trends defied earlier expectations but highlights that growth was driven by a few European “conduit” economies and raises concerns about the decline in international investment projects.
Sustainability standards in trade: How can developing countries benefit?
19 Dec 2023
Ensuring the benefits of voluntary sustainability standards reach developing economies is key to making trade a stronger tool for sustainable development.
Report highlights impact of Mauritania’s investment reforms and further potential
19 Dec 2023
UNCTAD examines the West African nation’s success in implementing investment-boosting measures and recommends further action to maximize the country’s potential.
UNCTAD releases Handbook of Statistics 2023
14 Dec 2023
The annual handbook provides key data and indicators on how the economy has evolved across regions, countries and sectors.
Delivering quality statistics for development: 5 things to know
14 Dec 2023
Building public trust in official statistics requires that they be produced in an objective, transparent and timely manner. But how?
Accelerating the digital economy in developing countries
7 Dec 2023
UNCTAD eWeek 2023 issues a rallying call to help developing countries unlock their potential in the digital economy for a more inclusive future.
On visit to China, UNCTAD chief underscores cooperation for shared prosperity
10 Nov 2023
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan met China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng and highlighted the country’s role in promoting a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
World Investment Forum 2023 ends with strong call for greater private and public investment
20 Oct 2023
The world needs increased investment flows to drive economic transformation in energy, infrastructure, agrifood and health sectors to ensure sustainable development.
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