Productive Capacities

An UNCTAD assessment shows the country has made progress in laying the foundations of a solid digital ecosystem and charts a path to overcome the challenges ahead.

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

The event will be held in Geneva from 4 to 8 December to explore the key trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of the digital economy.

Stronger international cooperation on data governance and capacity-building can help bridge data and digital divides.

With one more ratification, the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries will unlock the full potential of a $16 trillion market with over 4 billion people.

The country’s young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD.

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

The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.

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.

Written by Enrique Cabrera, Professor of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain and Vice President of International Water Association