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733 million people face chronic hunger: Here's how trade can help
12 Dec 2024
A new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report examines trade’s role in reducing food insecurity and preventing famine.
Trade can boost global fight against hunger. Here’s how
12 Dec 2024
A new report spotlights the solutions trade can offer to address the immediate challenges of hunger while enabling sustainable and resilient food systems in the long run.
Balancing investment and trade to address climate challenges
14 Nov 2024
By Luz María de la Mora, Director of International Trade and Commodities, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Trade preference schemes need reforming. But how?
13 Nov 2024
Changes are necessary to make trade preferences more effective in fostering growth and export diversification of developing countries.
New App boosts fight against trade barriers in Africa
9 Oct 2024
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.
Booming South-South trade in fisheries and aquaculture offers a sea of opportunities
16 Aug 2024
Trade in the sector between developing countries has doubled over the past decade, but persistent barriers highlight the need to revitalize the global system of trade preferences among them to unlock further growth.
Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
5 Aug 2024
A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
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.
New UNCTAD and MSG partnership to boost trade and development in Melanesia
20 Dec 2023
The organizations will enhance their cooperation in areas including non-tariff measures, trade regulations and export competitiveness in the sub-region.
UNCTAD study shows trade’s untapped potential in climate action
18 Dec 2023
Trade policies can help countries catalyze progress towards their climate goals but remain underused in practice. Stronger global cooperation is necessary to change course.
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