Regional Integration

A continued slump in goods trade. An evolving technological landscape. The Global South is gaining weight. A rethink of development strategies is both timely and timeless.

Multilateral action and strategic policy shifts are key to helping countries achieve sustainable development and navigate the risks and opportunities of a new growth era.

Supported by global partners, a new project is underway to bolster Rwandan small-scale cross-border traders, accelerating digital inclusion and regional integration.

The App is part of broader efforts supported by UN Trade and Development to help African countries navigate non-tariff measures and bolster intra-regional commerce.

ASEAN countries are poised to sustain the momentum with their favorable investment climate, continued regional integration and stable GDP growth, a new joint report shows.

The annual handbook provides key data and indicators on how the economy has evolved across regions, countries and sectors.

Through its e-learning platform, UNCTAD and partners are helping 15 nations redouble their efforts towards trade facilitation reforms and regional integration.

But the world’s largest free trade area needs measures to boost productivity and expand opportunities.

COVID-19 has highlighted the gaps in existing multilateral and regional trade agreements in terms of ensuring protection and resilience during a global or regional crisis.

The world needs equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines so positive economic conditions can return to all countries and ensure well-functioning global value chains.