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UNCTAD and Islamic Development Bank join forces to spur sustainable investment

UNCTAD and Islamic Development Bank join forces to spur sustainable investment

23 Jan 2023
They have developed principles to guide investment policies in accelerating progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 57 countries.
More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

19 Jan 2023
At Davos forum, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for “true investments” to help a world in crisis keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

19 Jan 2023
The event to be held from 16 to 20 October 2023 will focus on increasing investment in sustainable development to tackle cascading global crises.
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
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.
Roadmap to decarbonize the shipping sector: Technology development, consistent policies and investment in research, development and innovation

Roadmap to decarbonize the shipping sector: Technology development, consistent policies and investment in research, development and innovation

19 Dec 2022
Written by Estela Morante, Article No. 99 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°96 - Fourth Quarter 2022]
Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia

Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia

1 Dec 2022
A rainwater harvesting system proposed by Rabiah Nadir is helping Johor Port save fresh water, minimize chances of flooding and contribute to global goals.
Maritime supply chains need urgent investment to boost resilience to future crises

Maritime supply chains need urgent investment to boost resilience to future crises

29 Nov 2022
UNCTAD's Review of Maritime Transport 2022 warns that maritime transport and logistics require greater investment in infrastructure and sustainability to weather future storms.
UNCTAD tool accelerates trade facilitation reforms in developing countries

UNCTAD tool accelerates trade facilitation reforms in developing countries

24 Nov 2022
The Reform Tracker helps countries monitor, coordinate and fast-track actions to make cross-border trade easier, faster and cheaper.
How to ensure sustainable trade facilitation reforms in a post-pandemic world

How to ensure sustainable trade facilitation reforms in a post-pandemic world

18 Nov 2022
Reducing the time and cost of trade has become even more critical in the face of rising inflation, which hits micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and consumers harder.