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Critical minerals boom: Global energy shift brings opportunities and risks for developing countries
26 Apr 2024
The global energy transition offers mineral-rich countries the chance to bolster their industries and diversify their economies but also risks deepening their commodity dependence.
Chocolate price hikes: A bittersweet reason to care about climate change
28 Mar 2024
Higher price tags for chocolate lovers worldwide are in part linked to a changing climate pushing up cocoa costs.
UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update shows encouraging signs amidst persistent challenges
21 Mar 2024
The overall outlook for trade in 2024 is positive, with increasing demand for environmental goods, especially electric cars, set to play a crucial role in driving growth.
Small business investing abroad: Why it matters and what needs to happen next
11 Mar 2024
UNCTAD sets out a new framework, aimed at tackling existing policy gaps to facilitate overseas investment by smaller firms – the very backbone of economies worldwide.
Critical minerals: Harnessing data key to unlocking hidden treasures
8 Mar 2024
An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalize and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring demand for minerals vital for the transition to clean energy.
UNCTAD charts path to inclusive growth in West African economic and monetary union
12 Feb 2024
A new report calls for comprehensive reforms to boost investment and sustainable development in the eight-nation bloc.
Energy transition: Charting a fair course for fishing fleets
30 Jan 2024
The fishing industry, reliant on fossil fuels and vulnerable to climate change, needs to shift to alternative energy – but in a way that’s fair for vulnerable countries and communities.
Report highlights impact of Mauritania’s investment reforms and further potential
19 Dec 2023
UNCTAD examines the West African nation’s success in implementing investment-boosting measures and recommends further action to maximize the country’s potential.
Leading international agencies form task force on net zero policy
3 Dec 2023
The focus of the task force will be to ensure the credibility and accountability of 1.5°C-aligned net zero emissions commitments by non-state actors.
China’s low-carbon economic journey: What can developing countries learn?
28 Nov 2023
An UNCTAD report explores China’s strategies to achieve both economic growth and climate goals and the policy lessons for other countries of the global South.
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