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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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Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
5 Aug 2024
A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
Maldives: Advancing digital and inclusive port management
31 Jul 2024
The small island developing nation taps digitalization to transform port operations and empowers women to excel in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
The Gambia: Unleashing investment potential for sustainable development
30 Jul 2024
The African least developed country has made significant strides in attracting foreign direct investment. What more can be done to sustain the momentum?
Stark disparities persist on path to global goals. Here’s what the data tell us
17 Jul 2024
From UN Trade and Development, a statistical breakdown of the world’s uneven progress towards achieving shared prosperity on a sustainable planet by 2030.
UN Trade and Development chief underscores importance of multilateralism in achieving shared prosperity
27 Jun 2024
Collaboration and synergies are needed more than ever to realize the world’s common vision for a more prosperous future for all.
Gender-related aid doubled over past decade, but equality remains a distant goal
26 Jun 2024
Aid for gender goals jumped from $26 billion to $52 billion in 10 years, primarily through loans and for projects where equality was a significant but not primary focus.
UN Trade and Development will have a strong presence at the 9th Aid for Trade Global Review
25 Jun 2024
At the pivotal event, the organization will champion strategies to better integrate developing economies into global trade and ensure opportunities reach all parts of societies.
Africa: Foreign investment in clean energy boosts sustainability momentum
20 Jun 2024
Foreign investment flows to Africa slightly declined in 2023, but significant investments in the clean energy sector offered a positive highlight.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Critical minerals drove foreign investment in 2023
20 Jun 2024
Demand for commodities and critical energy transition minerals accounted for 23% of project values over the past two years, compared to under 10% in other developing regions.
Developing Asia: Large jump in greenfield investment in 2023
20 Jun 2024
Developing economies of Asia are home to 60% of the world’s megaprojects, the latest World Investment Report shows.
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