The government sees honey as a product that could help diversify the country’s oil-dependent economy and is working with UNCTAD and the European Union to improve production and boost exports.
A new call to action urges countries to make BioTrade a lever for recovery and resilience in the wake of the pandemic.
The project is a point of convergence for conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, and a driver for a blue and green recovery from COVID-19.
While it is the fastest growing economy in Latin America, the Dominican Republic’s economy is still not diversified enough, a joint report shows, highlighting what needs to be done.
An UNCTAD study highlights opportunities for Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Turkmenistan to diversify their exports and transform their commodity-driven economies.
Written by Robert Hamwey, UNCTAD Economic Affairs Officer
UNCTAD coordinates activities to link trade with the sustainable use of biodiversity and maximize benefits.
Connect with us