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Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

18 Jan 2023
The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026
Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

29 Dec 2022
From the ups and downs of global trade and investment to the risks of cryptocurrencies for developing countries, these are the most-read stories of the year.
Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

19 Dec 2022
The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.
Global trade set to hit record $32 trillion in 2022, but outlook increasingly gloomy for 2023

Global trade set to hit record $32 trillion in 2022, but outlook increasingly gloomy for 2023

13 Dec 2022
Geopolitical tensions, high energy prices, rising interest rates and persistent inflation are expected to constrain global trade next year.
Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

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.
Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

25 Nov 2022
UNCTAD and its partners promote trade in line with environmental, social and economic sustainability criteria as a nature-based solution to the biodiversity crisis.
UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

14 Nov 2022
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate best practices in investment promotion.
UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship

UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship

14 Nov 2022
The new strategy will help the country promote private sector growth and resilience to economic shocks.
ISAR sets sights on stronger sustainability reporting and awards winners for 2022

ISAR sets sights on stronger sustainability reporting and awards winners for 2022

4 Nov 2022
Experts discuss ways to make it easier for companies to report how they are contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and honour leading initiatives.
UNCTAD scales up development cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean

UNCTAD scales up development cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean

4 Nov 2022
New agreements will bolster joint efforts towards economic integration, sustainable trade and inclusive development in the region.