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UNCTAD and Thailand partner to strengthen women’s capacity to use technology

UNCTAD and Thailand partner to strengthen women’s capacity to use technology

31 Mar 2023
The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.
Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

17 Mar 2023
Experts at an UNCTAD event outline how to enable women to benefit more from the digital revolution and enhance their participation in trade.
Tajikistan: Unlocking investment for sustainable development

Tajikistan: Unlocking investment for sustainable development

9 Mar 2023
New UNCTAD analysis explores ways to unleash the landlocked nation’s economic potential through a more conducive environment for investment and businesses.
How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

8 Mar 2023
By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework
How Bhutan’s civil servants are building a digital government system

How Bhutan’s civil servants are building a digital government system

6 Feb 2023
New UNCTAD software allows Bhutan’s government employees to create their own user-friendly services for citizens online.
Scaling up plastic substitutes is key to tackling pollution

Scaling up plastic substitutes is key to tackling pollution

3 Feb 2023
Nature abounds in sustainable alternatives to plastics, but companies and countries must work across borders to boost their production and tackle barriers.
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
Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

23 Dec 2022
The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.
Entrepreneurs leap into health-care innovation post COVID-19

Entrepreneurs leap into health-care innovation post COVID-19

21 Dec 2022
Entrepreneurs are key to driving much-needed innovation in a world seeking more modern, resilient, equitable and accountable health systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.