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
Shaping an environmentally sustainable and inclusive digital future
Rethinking development in the age of discontent
Leveraging carbon markets for development
The Potential of Africa to capture technology-intensive global supply chains
Navigating maritime chokepoints
Opening Green Windows: Technological opportunities for a low-carbon world
Inclusive diversification and energy transition
Latest publications
Publications
Key Takeaways from the Global Commodities Forum 2024
Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, from 9–10 December 2024
UNCTAD/DITC/COM/INF/2025/1 - 14 Jan 2025
Angola sustainable freight transport assessment
Technical and statistical report
UNCTAD/DTL/TLB/2024/3 - 13 Jan 2025
Science, technology and innovation parks development in Ghana: Assessment and policy issues
Technical cooperation outcome
UNCTAD/TCS/DTL/INF/2024/4 - 02 Jan 2025
Policy briefs
Aligning carbon markets with Sustainable Development Goals in the least developed countries
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 116
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2024/2 - 02 Dec 2024
Correspondent banking relationships and trade
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 115
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2024/1 - 16 Apr 2024