We assist African countries to achieve sustainable development by providing policy advice, technical assistance and mobilizing international support for the continent.
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Economic Development in Africa Report
This annual report analyses major aspects of Africa's development problems and policy issues of interest to African countries.
It makes policy recommendations for action by African countries themselves and by the international community to overcome the development challenges that the continent faces.
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History of hunger: How the war in Ukraine is making food crises even worse in Africa and least developed countries
As the UN marks Africa Day on 25 May, this episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at the impact of the global food and energy shocks on some of the most vulnerable countries with Rolf Traeger, chief of UNCTAD’s least developed countries section.
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Report on activities in support of Africa
Every year, the Trade and Development Board considers a report on our activities in support of Africa.
The document provides an overview of our research and analysis on African development issues and a summary of specific activities - such as advisory services and technical cooperation - in different areas of work within its mandate.
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Transport and Transit Facilitation Systems: Lessons from Regional Transport and Transit Systems in Africa
Author: United Nations.
UNCTAD/ALDC/2022/4 - 12 May 2023
Financial services: Unlocking the potential for export diversification
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 106
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2022/14 - 12 Dec 2022
