Meeting
Global Commodities Forum 2018
… The Global Commodities Forum is part of the UNCTAD Technical Cooperation programme, Breaking the Chains of Commodity Dependence . Launched in 2010, the Forum … plays in the commodities sector in moving up the value chain, contributing to industrial development …
Publication
South-South trade in the marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors
… processed products now account for 53 per cent of the global share. These countries have also made significant strides in value addition within their industries. Developing countries … countries have limited incentives to move up global value chains (GVCs) for ocean-based products due to current tariffs …
Official Document
Potential Supply Chains in the Textiles and Clothing Sector In South Asia an Exploratory Study
… 1 POTENTIAL SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE TEXTILES AND CLOTHING SECTOR IN SOUTH ASIA … making - world‘ population, quarter world‘ governments - global trade, support work shared goals democracy … growing significance number developing countries global economy important sources trade investment flows …
Official Document
CHAPTER 3: Technology-intensive supply chains and industries - Resetting African markets and businesses for mobility and scale
Related content: Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2023
… CHAPTER 3: Technology-intensive supply chains and industries - Resetting African markets and …
Meeting
Fifteenth Meeting of the UNCTAD Research Partnership Platform
… In recent years, the transformation of the global economic trading system has led to the emergence of complex global value chains, challenging policymakers. Food-related global value …
Publication
Blue BioTrade in Saint Lucia: Developing value for the sustainable trade and production of queen conch in the Eastern Caribbean
… including therapeutical products and handicrafts. While global demand is booming, small-scale coastal producers in … to the marine environment, focusing on the queen conch value chain in the countries of Grenada, Saint Lucia, and … Vincent and the Grenadines. This case study presents the value chain analysis of queen conch production in Saint …
Official Document
Global Trade Update (March 2023)
Related content: Global Trade Update (March 2023)
… UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2023/1 … Global Trade Update (March 2023) … official_document …
News
International transport and supply chains key to COVID-19 recovery: UN agencies
… operations, leading to severe disruptions of supply chains and trade flows worldwide. In a statement released on … digitalization of trade and customs procedures, using global United Nations standards, to ensure the fast and … in facilitating and dematerializing trade and transport value chains. They also reiterate support to countries to …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
Global Commodities Forum - Opening Session
… gentlemen, I am pleased to welcome you to the fifth UNCTAD Global Commodities Forum . This year's event falls at a time … This year, we tackle a complex, challenging theme: "Global value chains, transparency and commodity-based development." This …
Press Material
UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update Shows Encouraging Signs Amidst Persistent Challenges
… is poised for a rebound in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on … level, most industries experienced declines in trade value, with exceptions such as pharmaceuticals, … shipping costs, prolong voyage times and disrupt supply chains. ----------------------------------------------- About …