Productive Capacities

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

In an increasingly digitalized world, digital identities can foster economic and social empowerment in many far-flung places across the globe.

The country’s nascent creative industries hold vast potential to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. To do so, greater investment and policy support are indispensable.

A new project and framework to collect data will build a clearer picture of global development support.

With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.

President Ruto: "We strongly believe that UNCTAD is a strategic partner for Kenya."

The global event offers a unique platform for governments, businesses, civil society and international organizations to work together to shape a better digital future for all.

With support from UNCTAD, the Economic Community of West African States has developed a regional e-commerce strategy to diversify economies and create jobs.

UNCTAD releases a practical guide to support developing countries to facilitate investment to meet sustainable development needs.

The World Investment Report 2023 shows developing countries need renewable energy investments of about $1.7 trillion annually but attracted only $544 billion in 2022.