News
Making trade work better for the planet
… trade policies with environmental and climate goals. The global production and distribution of goods contribute to … Global exports of plastics have more than doubled in value since 2005, reaching nearly $1.2 trillion in 2021 . The … by 2030 . Promoting sustainability across entire value chains of biodiversity-based goods using UN Trade and …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
World Investment Forum 2023 session on the investment, trade and development nexus
… propelled the rise and expansion of the modern system of global production: global value chains or GVCs. Today, about 80 per cent of global trade …
Official Document
Business e-commerce sales and the role of online platforms
Related content: Business e-commerce sales and the role of online platforms
Press Material
Africa: Foreign Investment in Clean Energy Boosts Sustainability Momentum
… and share in world inflows During the year, the estimated value of international project finance deals in African … 2022. However, the continent attracted a growing share of global greenfield megaprojects , six of them valued above $5 … located in Egypt, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Value chains for electric vehicles also prompted foreign …
Meeting
SDG Action Weekend - Bridging the Financing Gap: Unleashing the Potential of SMEs
… on the ground and make a significant contribution to global trade flows, economic value and job creation within countries – including for women … affordable and timely financing and participation in value chains (global, regional, and domestic) are crucial for their …
Meeting
3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS)
… and effectively integrating Indian businesses in global value chains. Objectives Global Knowledge Sharing: Presentation …
Meeting
P166 short courses on key international economic and development issues for Geneva-based delegates
… Shaping the future of supply chains in Africa: Optimizing opportunities and strategic value The global supply chain disruptions caused by recent global …
Official Document
Data for development
Related content: STI Forum Side Event: Presentation and Roundtable Discussion on UNCTAD Study on Data for Development
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
ECOSOC FfD Forum 2024: Panel Discussion 5 on International Trade as an Engine for Development
… are several reasons behind these trends: The expansion of global value chains has slowed down due to trade policy tensions, the …