Development Policy

UNCTAD supports the nation rich in aquatic resources to diversify its exports through the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Experts examine the challenges to overcome to level the digital trade playing field for women in developing countries and boost gender equality.

An UNCTAD report highlights the opportunities the ocean holds for developing countries and charts a new course to sustainably use marine resources.

The UN Trade Forum 2023 will highlight how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges including protecting the ocean, reducing digital and gender inequalities, and building more resilient economies.

The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.

World trade hit a record $32 trillion in 2022, but growth turned negative in the last half of the year. Environmentally friendly products defied the trend.

UNCTAD’s online courses equip participants to design and implement policies to bridge gender gaps in trade.

Nature abounds in sustainable alternatives to plastics, but companies and countries must work across borders to boost their production and tackle barriers.

Funding from the United Kingdom extends to the region UNCTAD’s work on sustainable manufacturing and plastic substitutes.

The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.