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Economic diversification even more crucial as the fight against climate change revs up
… accord adopted in Paris in December 2015 aims to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius, and governments that … since its founding in 1964. And in this respect, global value chains may be a piece of the puzzle, Ms. Durant said. Goods …
Press Material
Commodities sector should be an engine of growth, rather than a poverty trap, UNCTAD Secretary-General tells Forum
… Mukhisa Kituyi said at the opening of the UNCTAD Global Commodities Forum in Geneva on 7 April. “For example, … issue of transparency, and the linked matter of global value chains in the commodities sector, was probed by experts from …
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Red Sea Crisis and implications for trade facilitation in Africa
… first quarter of 2024 are marked by major disruptions to global maritime trade flows as ships entering the Gulf of … Ukraine have exposed the vulnerability of extended supply chains to disruptions and exposed instances of ill … partner accounting for 26% of all imports in terms of value into African countries, and the first destination …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
World Investment Forum 2021 event: Sustainable internationalization of SMEs - Leveraging the development impact
… direct investment. FDI by SMEs makes up only about 10% of global flows. Yet, international investment activities by … and countries, and the growing importance of global value chains. And of course, the COVID-19 and climate crisis have …
Non-Official Document
Sustainable Development through Diversification: Challenges and Potential for Developing Economies, Contribution by Pakistan
Official Document
Voluntary peer review of competition law and policy of Egypt
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The United Kingdom Modern Slavery Act: Are we making progress? A look at organizational commitment to eradicating modern slavery
Related content: Transnational Corporations Volume 30, 2023, Number 2
Meeting
Trade and Development Commission, thirteenth session
… following issues: The role of trade in a development-led global energy transition: The Trade and Development … chain reconfiguration: Implications for trade, global value chains and maritime transport: The Trade and Development …
Meeting
WTO Public Forum 2023 - Empowering waves: An ocean of opportunities for women in the blue economy
… economic actors in the fisheries and seaweed cultivation value chains, and yet their contribution is often overlooked. Both … Ms. Nichola Dyer, Senior Advisor and Secretariat Manager, Global Seaweed Coalition ( video message ) More Open …
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Commodities sector should be an engine of growth, rather than a poverty trap, UNCTAD secretary-general tells forum
… sensitive issue of transparency, and the linked matter of global value chains in the commodities sector, was probed by experts from …