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COVID-19 recovery a chance to remake society for a better future

COVID-19 recovery a chance to remake society for a better future

UNCTAD reflects on the past two years of the pandemic to derive valuable lessons for the future.

Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges

Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges

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

UNCTAD15 registration is now open

UNCTAD15 registration is now open

The event is the UN’s first major conference on trade and development amid the coronavirus pandemic and will help shape policy responses for a better recovery from COVID-19.

Global economy gets COVID-19 shot from US stimulus, but pre-existing conditions worsen

Global economy gets COVID-19 shot from US stimulus, but pre-existing conditions worsen

New projections show stronger growth than expected in 2021, but the untackled problems of inequality, indebtedness and weak investment threaten hopes for a more resilient future.

Coronavirus: Let's not forget the world's poorest countries

Coronavirus: Let's not forget the world's poorest countries

Written by Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa and Least Developed Countries

Africa needs a Marshall plan to ride out Covid-19 crisis; prepare for uncertain times

Africa needs a Marshall plan to ride out Covid-19 crisis; prepare for uncertain times

Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD

Fairer trade can strike a blow against rising inequality

Fairer trade can strike a blow against rising inequality

Global trade has catalysed economic growth both in developing and developed countries, but its benefits have not been shared equally. This could change.

Rising inequality a blight on our development hopes

Rising inequality a blight on our development hopes

The development gains of the 20th century are being eroded by growing inequality - and something needs to be done about it.