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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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Disruption and demand: How Africa can help diversify global supply chains
This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at how Africa can deepen global supply chains and develop its own economies at the same time, with UNCTAD director Paul Akiwumi.
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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Guia Conceitual: Elementos-chave para o desenvolvimento do plano nacional para o sector do mel e do plano nacional de monitorização de resíduos de mel em Angola
UNCTAD/TCS/DITC/INF/2023/6 - 02 Nov 2023
Realizing product diversification for structural change in African countries
Working Paper, No. 5
Authors: Clovis Freire, Anja Slany.
UNCTAD/WP/2023/4 - 28 Aug 2023
