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WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations - down but not out

WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations - down but not out

17 Jul 2018
Reports of the death of fisheries discussions in the World Trade Organization have been greatly exaggerated says the chairman of its rules negotiating group.
From fish to dish – securing a sustainable future for the fisheries sector

From fish to dish – securing a sustainable future for the fisheries sector

17 Jul 2018
Exclusive interview with Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of the UNCTAD.
Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions

Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions

16 Jul 2018
Time is running out to find agreement on ending harmful fisheries subsidies by 2020 but a multi-agency push hosted by UNCTAD aims to inject momentum.
Botswana greets scrutiny of competition law and policy

Botswana greets scrutiny of competition law and policy

13 Jul 2018
Botswana welcomes voluntary peer review of legal and institutional competition framework, underlining its government’s commitment to a fair business environment and protecting consumers
Competition policy ensures markets work for people over profit

Competition policy ensures markets work for people over profit

12 Jul 2018
Governments need to keep markets fair and competitive, so that consumers have access to the best goods and services at the lowest price
Unsafe consumer products cost the US economy $1 trillion each year

Unsafe consumer products cost the US economy $1 trillion each year

11 Jul 2018

Injuries and death caused by consumer products represent a massive drag on the economy, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
Morocco welcomes review of consumer protection regime

Morocco welcomes review of consumer protection regime

10 Jul 2018

​Following the first-ever assessment of a nation’s consumer protection law and policy by peer national authorities, UNCTAD has proposed a package of improvements for Morocco

A fairer economy requires protection as much as inclusion

A fairer economy requires protection as much as inclusion

9 Jul 2018
Better access to formal financial services thanks to digital technologies has improved lives but brought new risks, such as over-indebtedness. Better consumer protection is needed.
Women in Business Awards 2018 – finalists announced

Women in Business Awards 2018 – finalists announced

6 Jul 2018

​Ten women entrepreneurs hailing from Africa, Latin America and Asia have made the shortlist, with the winner to be named at UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum in October 2018
Audio-visual sports rights experts step up to the plate

Audio-visual sports rights experts step up to the plate

5 Jul 2018
The battle for audio-visual rights to sports events is as fierce as the action on the field, and competition regulators in developing countries must be prepared to play the game
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