Small Island Developing States

The small island developing nation taps digitalization to transform port operations and empowers women to excel in a traditionally male-dominated profession.

From UN Trade and Development, a statistical breakdown of the world’s uneven progress towards achieving shared prosperity on a sustainable planet by 2030.

The two organizations signed an agreement to bolster joint research related to trade, and better engage with students from the Caribbean region.

Supported by global partners, the nation sets out to build a one-stop digital platform to automate customs processes, reduce logistic costs, and enhance trade competitiveness.

First-ever data shows trade cost by country, commodity and mode of transport, offering crucial insights into global import and export expenses.

Exposed to sea level rise and extreme weather events, these islands are in dire need of the right financial support to survive climate change.

Efforts to decarbonize global shipping while promoting investments and digital solutions will be key to enhancing supply chain resilience for small island developing states.

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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