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Small island developing states face uphill battle in COVID-19 recovery

Small island developing states face uphill battle in COVID-19 recovery

10 Jun 2021
An UNCTAD report analyses this group of vulnerable nations in the wake of the pandemic, which is estimated to have led to a dramatic fall in their GDPs, especially in those that depend highly on tourism.
Gender equality in poorest nations hinges on post-pandemic policy choices

Gender equality in poorest nations hinges on post-pandemic policy choices

8 Jun 2021
As policymakers in least developed countries address COVID-19’s social and economic consequences, they must ensure recovery efforts are gender responsive.
Why trade must be part of the solution to biodiversity loss

Why trade must be part of the solution to biodiversity loss

21 May 2021
Unsustainable trade is behind the biodiversity crisis threatening our existence. But done sustainably, international commerce can help protect our planet’s precious resources.
Women in rural Namibia profit from biodiversity-friendly trade

Women in rural Namibia profit from biodiversity-friendly trade

19 May 2021
The sustainable use and trade of indigenous plants has created valuable economic opportunities for 2,500 Namibian women and their communities.
Women entrepreneurs changing the gender narrative against all odds

Women entrepreneurs changing the gender narrative against all odds

8 May 2021
A co-founder of a robotics academy in Jordan and a car shop owner in Brazil share their experiences of overcoming barriers to become successful entrepreneurs.
COVID-19 shows need to close financial inclusion gender gap

COVID-19 shows need to close financial inclusion gender gap

26 Apr 2021
By UNCTAD Economists
Small island developing states need urgent support to avoid debt defaults

Small island developing states need urgent support to avoid debt defaults

12 Apr 2021
By Rachid Bouhia, Economist, UNCTAD, and Emily Wilkinson, Researcher, ODI
Overcoming unconscious gender bias

Overcoming unconscious gender bias

8 Apr 2021
UNCTAD's acting head, UN Geneva's chief and a top economist - three successful women who have overcome biases - share their experiences and recommendations.
The blue economy is an ocean of opportunity to advance gender equality

The blue economy is an ocean of opportunity to advance gender equality

22 Mar 2021
By Dona Bertarelli, UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy
Helping cross-border women traders navigate COVID-19 crisis

Helping cross-border women traders navigate COVID-19 crisis

9 Mar 2021
UNCTAD has equipped women traders in border areas of Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia with the information and entrepreneurial skills they need to survive and recover from the crisis.