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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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New global dataset reveals the hidden costs of international trade and transport
30 May 2024
First-ever data shows trade cost by country, commodity and mode of transport, offering crucial insights into global import and export expenses.
World Summit on the Information Society: 5 things to know
25 Sep 2023
Nearly 20 years on, the summit continues to bring to life the UN’s vision of a digital economy that fosters development.
How to increase benefits from the generalized system of trade preferences
18 Jul 2023
A new UNCTAD report examines gains from the half-century-old preferential trade scheme and how to make its benefits more inclusive and sustainable.
New strategy set to boost e-commerce in West Africa
11 Jul 2023
With support from UNCTAD, the Economic Community of West African States has developed a regional e-commerce strategy to diversify economies and create jobs.
Rwanda steps up policy efforts to spur e-commerce growth
29 May 2023
UNCTAD supports Rwanda to develop a strategy to ease digital trade and make progress towards leaving the group of least developed countries.
Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development
2 Dec 2022
The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.
War in Ukraine raises global shipping costs, stifles trade
28 Jun 2022
Container shipping and global value chains have been disrupted and many countries have had to look further afield for suppliers of oil, gas and grain.
Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges
26 Nov 2021
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Botswana launches strategy to diversify economy through e-commerce
29 Oct 2021
Botswana gears up to diversify its economy by moving from mining minerals to mining knowledge.
Progress on Africa’s integration boosts prospects for economic transformation in Egypt
8 Jul 2021
Egypt needs to update its policy approach to economic transformation to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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