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UNCTAD releases key data report on global economic, trade and development trends

UNCTAD releases key data report on global economic, trade and development trends

12 Dec 2022
The annual Handbook of Statistics provides timely and reliable data on a wide range of economic and trade indicators so policymakers can take evidence-based decisions.
Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

2 Dec 2022
The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.
UN project supports Egypt to measure illicit financial flows

UN project supports Egypt to measure illicit financial flows

29 Nov 2022
The country is striving to unlock more resources for sustainable development by tracking and tackling illicit financial flows.
Counting the cost of illicit financial flows

Counting the cost of illicit financial flows

14 Nov 2022
UNCTAD, UNODC and their partners have developed tools and methods that are supporting 22 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America track selected illicit financial flows.
UNCTAD supports Palestine to update its debt management system

UNCTAD supports Palestine to update its debt management system

19 Aug 2022
A new technical assistance project will modernize the Palestinian debt management system and train officials.
Global trade hits record $7.7 trillion in first quarter of 2022

Global trade hits record $7.7 trillion in first quarter of 2022

7 Jul 2022
But the positive trend for international trade may soon come to an end amid tightening policies and geopolitical frictions.
New UNCTAD website monitors global trade and GDP in real time

New UNCTAD website monitors global trade and GDP in real time

4 Jul 2022
The site improves the utility and accessibility of UNCTAD’s nowcasts for the international community.
Inclusive growth remains elusive as inequality persists globally

Inclusive growth remains elusive as inequality persists globally

21 Jun 2022
UNCTAD’s new Inclusive Growth Index shows countries’ performance across four pillars: economy, living conditions, equality and environment.
COVID-19 boost to e-commerce sustained into 2021, new UNCTAD figures show

COVID-19 boost to e-commerce sustained into 2021, new UNCTAD figures show

25 Apr 2022
The pandemic's impact on digital transformations and how e-commerce and associated digital technologies can contribute to the recovery are in focus during the UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022 from 25 to 29 April.
Global trade hits record high of $28.5 trillion in 2021, but likely to be subdued in 2022

Global trade hits record high of $28.5 trillion in 2021, but likely to be subdued in 2022

17 Feb 2022
All major trading economies saw imports and exports rise above pre-pandemic levels in the fourth quarter of 2021, with trade in goods increasing more strongly in the developing world than in developed countries.