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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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UN Trade and Development chief underscores importance of multilateralism in achieving shared prosperity
27 Jun 2024
Collaboration and synergies are needed more than ever to realize the world’s common vision for a more prosperous future for all.
Angola bets on small businesses to help transform its economy
5 Apr 2024
UNCTAD fosters resilient entrepreneurship for economic diversity in the Southern African nation.
South Africa builds new roadmap to revitalize entrepreneurship
2 Apr 2024
UNCTAD supports the country to set the foundation for a resilient, innovative and agile entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Riding the circular wave: Entrepreneurs tackle the waste crisis, redefine economies
28 Mar 2024
Start-ups around the world are leading the charge to reuse and recycle towards a more circular economy. UNCTAD explores best practices and policy options to accelerate this movement.
Small business investing abroad: Why it matters and what needs to happen next
11 Mar 2024
UNCTAD sets out a new framework, aimed at tackling existing policy gaps to facilitate overseas investment by smaller firms – the very backbone of economies worldwide.
Women entrepreneurs take the spotlight at the World Investment Forum 2023
19 Oct 2023
UNCTAD’s 8th Women in Business Awards honoured successful entrepreneurs from developing countries who are driving positive change for people and the planet.
Trade facilitation: Countries make steady but uneven progress
15 Sep 2023
A new UN survey underlines the need for inclusive policies and greater international cooperation to ease trade for the benefit of all.
How to make small businesses in developing countries more competitive
27 Jun 2023
On Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day marked on 27 June, UNCTAD renews calls for a level playing field to help tackle the challenges facing women and youth entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation
18 Jan 2023
The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026
Entrepreneurs leap into health-care innovation post COVID-19
21 Dec 2022
Entrepreneurs are key to driving much-needed innovation in a world seeking more modern, resilient, equitable and accountable health systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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