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Promoting biodiversity-friendly trade in the Mekong region
21 Jan 2020
UNCTAD coordinates activities to link trade with the sustainable use of biodiversity and maximize benefits.
Global investment flows flat in 2019, moderate increase expected in 2020
20 Jan 2020
Foreign direct investment fell slightly from US$1.41 trillion in 2018 to $1.39 trillion in 2019. Flows to developed countries decreased by 6%, while those to developing economies were unchanged.
Special Investment Policy Monitor indicates that cases where governments rejected foreign investment for national security reason have gained prominence
3 Dec 2019
Distinct FDI screening procedures for national security purposes have become an important investment policy tool in recent years, particularly in developed and emerging economies, reflecting rising political concerns in this area.
We need a more inclusive and sustainable model of growth and development
13 Nov 2019
Written by Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
New global roadmap of action to guide the future of mobility
23 Oct 2019
Sustainable mobility could connect 1 billion people, increase GDP by 2.6 trillion and cut 1.8 gigatons of CO2.
5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity
3 Oct 2019
Biodiversity is our world. It's all around us. It's the air we breathe and the food we eat. A rich biodiversity helps the fight against the climate crisis.
Why are we behind on SDG finance and what can we do about it?
26 Sep 2019
Written by Christopher Garroway and Chantal Line Carpentier of UNCTAD
Reigniting investment flows
15 Aug 2019
Written by Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones
12 Jun 2019
More than 1,000 zones were created in the last five years, and at least 500 more are in the pipeline for the coming years.
Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%
12 Jun 2019
Continent-wide trade agreement bodes well for future investment in Africa and burgeoning special economic zones further buttress prospects.
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