Economic Development

A total of 306,000 jobs have been lost, pushing the West Bank’s unemployment rate from 12.9% before the current Gaza conflict to 32%.

A UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report reveals a severe economic crisis, driven by collapsing GDP per capita, widespread poverty and soaring unemployment.

The staggering scale of economic devastation and unprecedented decline in economic activity far surpasses the impact of all previous military confrontations.

Commemorating 60 years of impact: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) convenes world leaders to shape a vision for inclusive prosperity in a complex global landscape.

The strategic move underscores the organization's commitment to greater impact, with a new, clearer visual identity aiming to better reflect its work and values and to amplify its voice on behalf of developing countries.

The Forum, “Charting a new development course in a changing world”, will unite leaders from across countries and industries to catalyze a new course for development.

Developing countries are facing a projected foregone income of $800 billion and battling unprecedented levels of debt distress.

UNCTAD urges countries in sub-Saharan Africa to use their vast renewable energy reserves and pool resources through regional cooperation to forge a cleaner and greener future.