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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
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.
Transport connectivity key to enhancing productive capacities in landlocked developing countries

Transport connectivity key to enhancing productive capacities in landlocked developing countries

18 Mar 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Bridging transport connectivity divides crucial to enhance productive capacities in landlocked developing countries

Bridging transport connectivity divides crucial to enhance productive capacities in landlocked developing countries

15 Mar 2022
Written by: By Paul Akiwumi, Article No. 86 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°93 - First Quarter 2022]
Strengthening garment industry vital for least developed countries in Asia graduating from category

Strengthening garment industry vital for least developed countries in Asia graduating from category

3 Feb 2022
Graduation presents an opportunity for the countries to develop strategies that can position the textile and clothing sector higher up the global value chain.
Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges

Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges

26 Nov 2021
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

18 Nov 2021
By Rolf Traeger, Chief, Least Developed Countries Section, UNCTAD
New report maps trade-manufacturing-pollution nexus in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia

New report maps trade-manufacturing-pollution nexus in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia

10 Nov 2021
The study assesses the export-associated pollution generated by the manufacturing sector, a key driver of economic growth.
Putting down long-term roots in Angola’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Putting down long-term roots in Angola’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

28 Oct 2021
A national trainer programme is increasing the local ownership and sustainability of an EU-funded UNCTAD project in the southern African nation.
UNCTAD awards agencies for promoting investment in health and the blue economy

UNCTAD awards agencies for promoting investment in health and the blue economy

19 Oct 2021
Investment promotion agencies form Costa Rica, Mauritius, the Netherlands the Republic of Korea and Seychelles are honoured during the 7th World Investment Forum.