Landlocked Developing Countries

Changes are necessary to make trade preferences more effective in fostering growth and export diversification of developing countries.

The one-stop system streamlines trade formalities, enhances transparency and efficiency, boosting the country’s efforts to be a key transit hub for Central Asia and beyond.

Supported by global partners, a new project is underway to bolster Rwandan small-scale cross-border traders, accelerating digital inclusion and regional integration.

The creative sector holds immense promise for economic and social empowerment. But there’s much more to do to extend its benefits to everyone, everywhere.

The pivotal move is a nod from the global community to Bhutan’s achievements in reducing poverty and realizing sustainable development over the past five decades.

UNCTAD steps up advocacy for global support to help vulnerable economies leverage digital trade for inclusive and sustainable development.

Written by Roberto Recalde, Article No. 109 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°99 - Third Quarter 2023]

A new UN survey underlines the need for inclusive policies and greater international cooperation to ease trade for the benefit of all.

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that flows remained concentrated in a few economies, with the top five recipients accounting for 83% of total foreign direct investment to the group.

The annual SDG Pulse provides analysis on how the world fares in achieving targets of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.