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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2023
27 Dec 2023
From analyzing the ups and downs of global trade and investment to measuring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, these are the most-read UNCTAD stories of the year.
New UNCTAD initiative to power start-ups for impact
21 Dec 2023
A global learning and scaling tool by Empretec, UNCTAD’s premier entrepreneurship programme, sets out to empower start-ups as greater catalysts for sustainable development.
Sustainability standards in trade: How can developing countries benefit?
19 Dec 2023
Ensuring the benefits of voluntary sustainability standards reach developing economies is key to making trade a stronger tool for sustainable development.
Delivering quality statistics for development: 5 things to know
14 Dec 2023
Building public trust in official statistics requires that they be produced in an objective, transparent and timely manner. But how?
China’s low-carbon economic journey: What can developing countries learn?
28 Nov 2023
An UNCTAD report explores China’s strategies to achieve both economic growth and climate goals and the policy lessons for other countries of the global South.
UNCTAD eWeek 2023 to mobilize global support for a more inclusive digital economy
15 Nov 2023
More than 3,000 stakeholders from 130 countries will examine how to turn digital opportunities into shared development gains and close existing divides for a sustainable future.
On visit to China, UNCTAD chief underscores cooperation for shared prosperity
10 Nov 2023
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan met China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng and highlighted the country’s role in promoting a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
UN Digital Government Awards celebrate excellence in online public services
19 Oct 2023
The winning initiatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America exemplify the power of e-government services to facilitate business and investment for inclusive development.
Agrifood sector must be a priority for global foreign direct investment
18 Oct 2023
UNCTAD's 8th World Investment Forum underscored the sector's pivotal role in bridging the $4 trillion annual investment gap developing countries face to achieve the Global Goals, especially for food security and biodiversity protection.
World Investment Forum: Facilitation critical for sustainable development
10 Oct 2023
Proactive investment facilitation is key to attracting funding in vital areas such as renewables, health and infrastructure for developing countries.
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