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UNCTAD sets out actions to support least developed countries in the global low-carbon transition

UNCTAD sets out actions to support least developed countries in the global low-carbon transition

New report says COP27 is an opportunity to accelerate action to achieve mutually beneficial climate and development goals in the world's most vulnerable countries.

It’s time to put productive capacities at the heart of every development strategy

It’s time to put productive capacities at the heart of every development strategy

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework

Boosting productive capacities is critical for Zambia’s graduation from least developed country status

Boosting productive capacities is critical for Zambia’s graduation from least developed country status

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD

Building socio-economic resilience in Nigeria by fostering productive capacities

Building socio-economic resilience in Nigeria by fostering productive capacities

By Paul Akiwumi and Chukwuka Onyekwena

Strengthening garment industry vital for least developed countries in Asia graduating from category

Strengthening garment industry vital for least developed countries in Asia graduating from category

Graduation presents an opportunity for the countries to develop strategies that can position the textile and clothing sector higher up the global value chain.

Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

By Rolf Traeger, Chief, Least Developed Countries Section, UNCTAD

Boosting productive capacities only hope for least developed countries post COVID-19

Boosting productive capacities only hope for least developed countries post COVID-19

Without better state capacity – ability to accomplish policy goals – the world’s poorest countries will remain on the margins of the global economy.

It’s time to move beyond a debt moratorium and finance productive capacities in least developed countries

It’s time to move beyond a debt moratorium and finance productive capacities in least developed countries

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD

Debt relief and productive capacities key to recovery in middle-income countries

Debt relief and productive capacities key to recovery in middle-income countries

Solving the challenges facing this diverse group of nations, which are home to three out of four people, is critical to putting the world on a more sustainable and inclusive post-COVID-19 development path.

Cashing in on cashews: Africa must add value to its nuts

Cashing in on cashews: Africa must add value to its nuts

The continent grows most of the world’s raw cashews but only processes a fraction of them, missing out on a wealth of opportunity offered by booming global demand.