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High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

As food becomes more expensive to import, it becomes even harder for developing countries to keep millions of people from going hungry.

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

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate best practices in investment promotion.

The Netherlands commits $1.9 million support to the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance

The Netherlands commits $1.9 million support to the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance

The funds will be provided during a two-year period on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands.

Black Sea Grain Initiative offers hope, shows power of trade

Black Sea Grain Initiative offers hope, shows power of trade

The renewal of the UN-backed initiative is vital to continuing to drive global food prices down and ensuring food security worldwide, especially in developing countries.

Tackling food and energy crises: How trade and logistics can help

Tackling food and energy crises: How trade and logistics can help

By renewing the Black Sea Grain Initiative, ending trade restrictions, facilitating exports and managing demand, we can get food, fertilizers and energy to all.

Africa's economic growth decelerates sharply

Africa's economic growth decelerates sharply

Almost 60% of Africa's low-income countries are already in debt distress or at high risk of it and millions of Africans are falling back into poverty amid acute risks of food insecurity.

Revitalizing African agriculture: Time for bold action

Revitalizing African agriculture: Time for bold action

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD

The Black Sea Grain Initiative: What it is, and why it’s important for the world

The Black Sea Grain Initiative: What it is, and why it’s important for the world

The initiative was set up to reintroduce vital food and fertilizer exports from Ukraine to the rest of the world. Here are some key points to understand.

World needs maritime trade to brave rough seas of crises, UNCTAD chief says

World needs maritime trade to brave rough seas of crises, UNCTAD chief says

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls on the shipping industry to help get food and fertilizers from the Black Sea to global markets.

UNCTAD at the General Assembly 2022

UNCTAD at the General Assembly 2022

The UN trade and development body joins governments and international organizations gathered in New York to tackle interlocking and complex global crises and to support developing countries.