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Betting on the untapped potential of Angolan honey

Betting on the untapped potential of Angolan honey

5 Nov 2020

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.
Diversification, innovation key to greater economic resilience in the Dominican Republic

Diversification, innovation key to greater economic resilience in the Dominican Republic

29 Jul 2020

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.
Landlocked central Asian nations show potential beyond commodities

Landlocked central Asian nations show potential beyond commodities

16 Jul 2020

An UNCTAD study highlights opportunities for Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Turkmenistan to diversify their exports and transform their commodity-driven economies.
COVID-19 affirms urgency of trade facilitation reforms in Angola

COVID-19 affirms urgency of trade facilitation reforms in Angola

9 Apr 2020
The nation’s oil-dependent economy has been hit by low demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s banking on trade facilitation reforms to improve competitiveness in other sectors.
Why Angola must foster entrepreneurship and diversify its economy

Why Angola must foster entrepreneurship and diversify its economy

13 Aug 2019
Written by
Paul Akiwumi, Director, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes, UNCTAD
Ghana's Vice-President: vital to diversify out of commodities

Ghana's Vice-President: vital to diversify out of commodities

14 Sep 2017
Ghana's future depends on developing its skill-base with free education for all and a "Marshall Plan" for farmers, according to the West African nation's Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
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Zambia Commerce Minister to speak at high-level segment of UNCTAD Board

13 Sep 2012
The Honorable Robert K. Sichinga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry of Zambia will be addressing the high-level segment of the 59th session of UNCTAD's Trade and Development Board on Monday, 17 September.
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UNCTAD S-G attends World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012 in Bangkok

31 May 2012
Reducing restrictions on temporary movement of all labour categories could open win-win opportunities for both sending and receiving countries, UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi told the interactive sessions on Reducing Obstacles to Travel Mobility, and on Enabling Trade, at the WEF conference on East Asia in Bangkok on 30 May.