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Economic challenges lie ahead as climate change wreaks havoc
17 Oct 2018
UN bodies spotlight new ways to equip developing countries with the economic means to tackle the catastrophic effects of climate change.
Azerbaijan lays out plans for e-commerce growth at Baku forum
9 Oct 2018
A historic place on the Silk Road and full state support gives Azerbaijan an e-commerce boost as delegates to the first Baku E-Trade Forum found out.
Digital Data Sharing: The Ignored Opportunity for Making Global Maritime Transport Chains More Efficient
19 Sep 2018
Written by Mikael Lind et al., Article No. 22 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°79 - Third Quarter 2018]
2018 demonstrates extreme weather's impact on development
31 Aug 2018
Written by Regina Asariotis, Chief, Policy and Legislation Section, UNCTAD
New website on climate change adaptation for coastal transport
31 Aug 2018
UNCTAD launched a web site on climate change impacts and adaptation for coastal transport infrastructure, such as seaports and airports, in Caribbean small island developing states.
G20 deepens support for digital inclusion
27 Aug 2018
Speaking at a G20 ministers' meeting on digital economic transformation, UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi urges governments to "walk the talk" for developing countries.
Risks and benefits of data-driven economics in focus at UNCTAD's E-Commerce Week
28 Mar 2018
Under the theme “Development Dimensions of Digital Platforms”, UNCTAD's E-Commerce Week 2018 will explore the growing role of digital platforms and concrete steps to harnessing these evolving technologies for sustainable development.
Global Container Shipping to Face yet Another Crisis?
12 Mar 2018
Written by Jose PaulArticle No. 15 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°77 - First Quarter 2018]
Robots are coming: Mixing automation and austerity can threaten good jobs worldwide
14 Sep 2017
A new UNCTAD report sees the threat to good jobs spreading to some developing countries but points to the real challenges lying ahead. The report recommends having digital industrial policies to ensure that robotics supports – rather than threatens – inclusive development.
Statisticians from Asia-pacific least developed countries trained in measuring the information economy
18 Mar 2016
Benchmarking progress in building the information economy in Asia-Pacific least developed countries is crucial as governments in the region seek to reap the economic benefits of information and communications technologies.
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