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Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

19 Dec 2022
The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.
From informal entrepreneur to successful businessman: Meet Geraldo Basilua from Angola

From informal entrepreneur to successful businessman: Meet Geraldo Basilua from Angola

9 Feb 2022
UNCTAD’s Empretec entrepreneurship programme has helped him formalize and grow his businesses, contributing to sustainable development in the country’s northern provinces.
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

26 Nov 2021
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Special economic zones drive economic diversification in Africa

Special economic zones drive economic diversification in Africa

28 Sep 2021
UNCTAD brings together various stakeholders to discus how special economic zones contribute to economic diversification and sustainable development in Africa.
EU renews support for UNCTAD’s work on productive capacities in Angola

EU renews support for UNCTAD’s work on productive capacities in Angola

16 Mar 2021
The European Union has approved additional funds for a project supporting the African nation’s quest to diversify exports and reduce its dependency on oil for economic growth.
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 byPaul Akiwumi, Director, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes, UNCTAD