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Least Developed Countries Report presented in detail
… told the fifty-sixth executive session of the Trade and Development Board that remittances to the least developed … million people around the world, as "key resources for development". The Least Developed Countries Report 2012, … needs of families," he said. "That can spur local economic development, but capturing such vast sums for investment and …
Official Document
Means to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 10
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… GE.19-07369() Trade Development Board Sixty-sixth session Geneva, 24–28 June 2019 … Item 2 () provisional agenda Means achieve Sustainable Development Goal 10 Note UNCTAD secretariat* Executive … summary present note prepared high-level segment Trade Development Board. point departure set guiding questions …
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Expert Meeting on Trade Facilitation as an Engine for Development
… countries depend on effective trade facilitation for their development process; they will only benefit from the … trade facilitation remains at the forefront of the development agenda of most developing countries, with … and the insertion of facilitation measures into the development process. They will further discuss ways of …
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UNCTAD launches Trade and Development Strategy for Comoros
… The Trade and Development Strategy (TDS) also provides recommendations on … reorganization of internal markets, and further development of external financial resources, among other issues. Trade and Development Strategies are prepared by UNCTAD experts at the …
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Latest developments in national and international investment policies
… that countries increasingly pay attention to sustainable development in their national investment policies. However, … the contribution of foreign investment to the sustainable development goals. Regarding international investment … country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest development in foreign investment policies both at the …
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Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fifteenth session
… Draft resolution on Science and Technology for Development Draft resolution on Assessment of the progress … for mutual advantage, entrepreneurship and collaborative development in the information society. Open access, virtual … … E/CN.16/2012 … Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fifteenth session … meeting …
Non-Official Document
Economic Development in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Services Trade for Growth and Development, Tanzania on behalf of the African group
… - … Economic Development in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Services Trade for Growth and Development, Tanzania on behalf of the African group … …
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Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eighth session
… The Commission on Science and Technology for Development will hold its eighth session on 23-27 May. The … and application for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals". In undertaking this theme, the Commission … building as a foundation for scientific and technological development; and promoting gainful employment in general and …
Non-Official Document
Digital Data and Implications for Inclusive Trade and Development, Joshua Meltzer, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution
… Digital Data Implications Inclusive Trade Development UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group Experts Ecommerce … analysis, managing GVC ➢ Innovation, &, Big data, AI development 4 5 Digital Transformation Trade • Platforms • … Agriculture Directorate | Organisation Economic -operation Development (OECD) | www.oecd.org/tad | tad.contact@oecd.org …
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Four key challenges facing least developed countries
… in least developed countries (LDCs), which face daunting development challenges. The LDC group grew from an initial 25 … to face major obstacles that block their sustainable development,” said Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s director for Africa … the most affected by its consequences. Chance to redefine development strategies The 5th United Nations Conference on …