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New global dataset reveals the hidden costs of international trade and transport
… The dataset details the value and volume of merchandise trade, including the … between economies. Launched at the first Global Supply Chain Forum , it draws on official national data available through UN Comtrade . The dataset covers the value and volume of merchandise trade, along with the costs …
Non-Official Document
Round table on competition policy and poverty reduction - Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA)
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UN Trade and Development calls for sustainable and equitable strategies to mitigate digital economy’s growing environmental impact
… a unique opportunity to diversify within the digital value chain and drive development for their citizens. UN Trade and … for resource-rich developing countries if they can add value to extracted minerals, utilize proceeds effectively and …
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SDG Action Weekend - Bridging the Financing Gap: Unleashing the Potential of SMEs
… into the challenges and opportunities for SMEs in supply chain finance. SMEs account for over 90 per cent of all … a significant contribution to global trade flows, economic value and job creation within countries – including for women … to affordable and timely financing and participation in value chains (global, regional, and domestic) are crucial for …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
World Investment Forum 2023 session on the investment, trade and development nexus
… of the modern system of global production: global value chains or GVCs. Today, about 80 per cent of global … number shows the extent to which the expansion of global value chains has relied on the synergies between trade and … of the multiple crises are; How to boost supply chain resilience, and what the implications of political …
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Africa: Foreign investment in clean energy boosts sustainability momentum
… – drove the overall trend. During the year, the estimated value of international project finance deals in African … projects located in Egypt, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Value chains for electric vehicles also prompted foreign … dipped by 1%, with mixed results across countries. The value of greenfield investment was heavily influenced by the …
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UN Trade and Development chief addresses G20 meeting in Brazil
… In 2023, sustainable investment products surged by 20% in value, reaching over $7 trillion. Secretary-General Grynspan … bonds continue to fuel this expansion, with a cumulative value exceeding $4 trillion since 2018. However, she warned …