Globalization

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.

An UNCTAD-Thailand partnership empowers women researchers and entrepreneurs in developing countries to spearhead efforts towards greener, more inclusive economies.

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

The report outlines pathways to transforming the South Asian economy through diversification and innovation.

With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.

The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.

The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics

A new UNCTAD report calls on governments and the global community to ensure consistency across international agreements on trade, intellectual property and climate change to close the green tech gap.

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics