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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

19 Jan 2023
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

19 Jan 2023
The event to be held from 16 to 20 October 2023 will focus on increasing investment in sustainable development to tackle cascading global crises.
Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

Year in review: Top 10 UNCTAD stories of 2022

29 Dec 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.
Investment to tackle climate change falls amid global crises

Investment to tackle climate change falls amid global crises

27 Oct 2022
International investment projects addressing the climate crisis have dipped in the wake of global economic headwinds, stalling years of growing momentum.
How start-ups are boosting investment in South-East Asia

How start-ups are boosting investment in South-East Asia

19 Oct 2022
The rise of start-ups in the region is a factor behind the dynamism of foreign direct investment there, an UNCTAD-ASEAN report finds.
Targeted policies needed to boost investment in climate change fight

Targeted policies needed to boost investment in climate change fight

30 Sep 2022
Attracting international private investment is crucial to closing financing gaps to better respond to countries’ specific needs in climate adaptation and mitigation.
Global foreign investment recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but uncertainty looms

Global foreign investment recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but uncertainty looms

9 Jun 2022
UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2022 indicates FDI rebounded to nearly $1.6 trillion last year but warns this course is unlikely to be sustained in 2022.
Proposed minimum tax on multinationals has ‘major implications’ for investment policy

Proposed minimum tax on multinationals has ‘major implications’ for investment policy

9 Jun 2022
Developing countries could lose out on tax revenues due to capacity and legal constraints on the implementation of needed reforms, UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2022 says.
Regulation rising as financial markets tackle climate risks

Regulation rising as financial markets tackle climate risks

9 Jun 2022
An UNCTAD report shows that adoption of policy measures and regulations dedicated to sustainable finance accelerated in 2021.
How digital multinationals are transforming global trade and investment

How digital multinationals are transforming global trade and investment

16 May 2022
Digital multinational enterprises are growing at breakneck speed and changing the nature of cross-border investment.