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From analyzing the ups and downs of global trade and investment to measuring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, these are the most-read UNCTAD stories of the year.

The annual handbook provides key data and indicators on how the economy has evolved across regions, countries and sectors.

Building public trust in official statistics requires that they be produced in an objective, transparent and timely manner. But how?

Global trade is projected to end the year 5% down compared to 2022’s record level, shrinking by about $1.5 trillion to below $31 trillion, according to UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update.

The tool helps countries know who is benefiting from economic growth, whether it’s environmentally sustainable and other indicators of progress.

The Trade and Development Report 2023 projects world economic growth to slow from 3% in 2022 to 2.4% in 2023, calling for global financial reforms and more pragmatic policies to tackle pressing challenges.

UNCTAD steps up advocacy for global support to help vulnerable economies leverage digital trade for inclusive and sustainable development.

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

A new project and framework to collect data will build a clearer picture of global development support.

UNCTAD has published new guidelines to collect data to help policymakers tackle gender inequalities in trade.