We believe good policy drives progress. By providing evidence-based policy analysis, we help countries to improve economic, social and environmental outcomes.
Our research provides authoritative data and analysis on trade, investment, finance and technology. And it offers solutions to the major challenges facing developing countries, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable nations.
Beyond tailored analysis and policy recommendations, our research has also generated global standards that govern responsible sovereign lending and borrowing, investment, entrepreneurship, competition and consumer protection and trade rules.
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Investment facilitation and digital government
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Rethinking development in the age of discontent
Leveraging carbon markets for development
Unlocking Africa's trade potential: Boosting regional markets and reducing risks
Navigating maritime chokepoints
Inclusive diversification and energy transition
Latest publications
Publications
Derisking investment for the SDGs: The role of political risk insurance
UNCTAD/DIAE/PCB/2025/1 - 24 Apr 2025
Building the case for investment in local pharmaceutical production in Africa
A comprehensive framework for investment policymakers
UNCTAD/DIAE/2024/5 - 24 Apr 2025
Gap analysis of cyberlaws in Pacific Small Island Developing States
UNCTAD/DTL/ECDE/2024/6 - 22 Apr 2025
Trade and development foresights 2025: Under pressure – uncertainty reshapes global economic prospects
UNCTAD/GDS/INF/2025/1 - 16 Apr 2025
Science, technology and innovation parks in Mongolia: Assessment and policy issues
UNCTAD/TCS/DTL/INF/2025/1 - 15 Apr 2025
Global Trade Update (April 2025): Escalating tariffs – the impact on small and vulnerable economies
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/2 - 14 Apr 2025
Policy briefs
Harnessing regional integration and green industrial policy for enhancing sustainable development in Latin America
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 118
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2025/1 - 26 Feb 2025
Fostering environmentally sustainable electronic commerce
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 117
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2024/3 - 22 Jan 2025