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UNCTAD and Islamic Development Bank join forces to spur sustainable investment

UNCTAD and Islamic Development Bank join forces to spur sustainable investment

They have developed principles to guide investment policies in accelerating progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 57 countries.

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

At Davos forum, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for “true investments” to help a world in crisis keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

The event to be held from 16 to 20 October 2023 will focus on increasing investment in sustainable development to tackle cascading global crises.

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

From the ups and downs of global trade and investment to the risks of cryptocurrencies for developing countries, these are the most-read stories of the year.

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

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.

Global trade set to hit record $32 trillion in 2022, but outlook increasingly gloomy for 2023

Global trade set to hit record $32 trillion in 2022, but outlook increasingly gloomy for 2023

Geopolitical tensions, high energy prices, rising interest rates and persistent inflation are expected to constrain global trade next year.

Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate best practices in investment promotion.

COP27 forum underlines urgent need for more investment in climate action

COP27 forum underlines urgent need for more investment in climate action

The event paved the way for the creation of a roadmap and global alliance to harness international trade and investment in the fight against climate change.