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Making trade faster, safer and more resilient: Four decades of innovation
6 Jun 2024
UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) has helped over 100 countries simplify and speed up the clearance of goods and the pace of trade.
Papua New Guinea: Electronic single window plan set to boost trade
31 May 2024
Supported by global partners, the nation sets out to build a one-stop digital platform to automate customs processes, reduce logistic costs, and enhance trade competitiveness.
Seaweed holds huge potential to bring economic, climate and gender benefits
30 Apr 2024
The ocean crop can significantly improve sustainable livelihoods for small-scale farmers and harvesters and empower women in coastal communities, particularly in Asia and Africa.
Customs software upgrade set to bolster trade for developing countries
29 Apr 2024
ASYCUDAWorld, a flagship software backed by UN Trade and Development, introduces cutting-edge capabilities to help improve customs management across more than 100 economies.
Lower economic growth and trade disruptions in 2024 to impact development
16 Apr 2024
Global policy coordination remains key to safeguarding the world economy amid shifting trade patterns, soaring debt, and the climate crisis hitting developing countries hard.
Georgia: Enhancing customs systems to unlock trade potential
28 Mar 2024
The Eastern European nation makes strides towards simplifying transit customs procedure and joining the European Union Common Transit Convention, with technical support from UNCTAD.
New UNCTAD-WHO analysis reveals trends in processed foods trade
7 Mar 2024
The processed food trade matrix looks closely at food imports and exports at different processing levels and various country groups.
UNCTAD to mark 60th anniversary with Global Leaders Forum
29 Feb 2024
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.
The Gambia upgrades customs operations and boosts revenue from trade
28 Feb 2024
UNCTAD’s ASYCUDA customs automation software helps the West African country boost its trade potential and collect record customs revenue in 2023.
Poverty, debt and climate risks: UNCTAD deputy urges stronger support for middle-income countries
8 Feb 2024
These nations, home to about 62% of the world’s poor, grapple with critical challenges and lack necessary support, particularly in access to finance.
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