Structural Transformation

UN Trade and Development’s 16th quadrennial conference (UNCTAD16) will focus on driving economic transformation for a more sustainable future.

The milestone is a testament to the African nation’s economic achievements, but its future development is not without challenges.

The initiative aims to strengthen and coordinate the response to climate challenges, fostering economic development and meaningful climate action.

By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

From UN Trade and Development, a statistical breakdown of the world’s uneven progress towards achieving shared prosperity on a sustainable planet by 2030.

The pivotal move is a nod from the global community to Bhutan’s achievements in reducing poverty and realizing sustainable development over the past five decades.

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.

The report outlines pathways to transforming the South Asian economy through diversification and innovation.

With support from UNCTAD and partners, the Caribbean nation has revved up efforts to leverage its rich aquatic resources to promote sustainable value chains and trade.

Climate change is compounding the debt crisis in developing countries. UNCTAD spells out the actions necessary to safeguard the world’s sustainable development ambitions.