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Investment to tackle climate change falls amid global crises
… Cross-border investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation is … of a global investment downturn, according to a new report published by the UN Conference on Trade and … due to the food, fuel and finance crises around the world, the Ukraine war, rising inflation and interest rates …
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Global ‘Blue Deal’ urgently needed to protect and invest in our ocean
… Environment Review 2023 , published on 8 May, analyzes the world’s ocean economy – worth an estimated $3-6 trillion – … fishing, seafood, shipping and coastal tourism. The report, presented at the 3rd UN Trade Forum , calls for a global trade, investment and innovation “Blue Deal” to sustainably use our …
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UNCTAD Annual Report 2021
… confront us with the hard truths about ourselves and the world we have built. COVID-19 is one of these moments. The … support its member States to unleash the power of trade, investment, finance and technology to foster an inclusive and … debate ideas and share experiences. Access the Annual Report 2021 Website from any device - PC, Tablet or Mobile …
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Trade and Development Report, 2014
… The Trade and Development Report 2014 examines recent trends in the global economy, … the onset of the global economic and financial crisis, the world economy has not yet established a new sustainable … space when engaging in bilateral and regional trade and investment agreements. Such agreements often come with …
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Leaders gather to boost investment in sustainable development
… 160 countries will meet in Geneva to thrash out major new investment-for-development initiatives at UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum 2018 in the Palais des Nations, … $2.5 trillion. Marking its 10th anniversary, the biennial World Investment Forum remains the premier venue to forge …
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Commodities and Development Report 2015
… the poor and yet they produce more than 80 per cent of the world's food, in value terms. Though there are marked … agricultural production systems for their livelihoods. The report highlights the range of constraints that smallholder … and global levels, including in international trade and investment agreements, for unleashing the full business …
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UNCTAD's Reform Package for the International Investment Regime [2018 edition]
… version of UNCTAD’s Reform Package for the International Investment Regime was launched by Mr. James Zhan, Director of … IIA Conference on 24 October 2018, during UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum 2018. Consolidated into one … the research and policy analysis from the World Investment Report 2015 (the Road Map for IIA Reform), the World …
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Investment flows to Africa reached a record $83 billion in 2021
… Foreign direct investment (FDI) to African countries hit a record $83 billion in 2021, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2022 published on 9 June. This was more than double …
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Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile
… Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to structurally weak and vulnerable … account for 3% of the global total, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2019 . “The recovery in investment to structurally …
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Trade and Development Report 2008
… Developed Countries US$ 13.75 The Trade and Development Report 2008, subtitled "Commodity Prices, Capital Flows and the Financing of Investment” highlights the paradox that the “capital poor” developing world is exporting capital to the “capital rich” developed …