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Powerless fridge shows potential of ‘frugal innovation’

Powerless fridge shows potential of ‘frugal innovation’

5 Jul 2018
The most innovative solutions don’t always involve high-tech. Sometimes what makes the biggest difference in people’s lives is a new spin on tradition
Consumer rights can spur development, meeting hears

Consumer rights can spur development, meeting hears

3 Jul 2018
When consumer interests are protected, social and economic progress follows – supporting countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals
Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD train African entrepreneurs

Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD train African entrepreneurs

2 Jul 2018
A total of 29 entrepreneurs from 11 countries in Africa travel to China to participate in an intensive eFounders Fellowship course and become catalysts for digital transformation
Annual report spotlights UNCTAD’s role in sustainability

Annual report spotlights UNCTAD’s role in sustainability

2 Jul 2018
UNCTAD's work in 2017 contributed in concrete ways to the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Analysis of trade regulations data flags important new findings

Analysis of trade regulations data flags important new findings

29 Jun 2018
Import regulations have an unseen impact that is vital for understanding trade policies in both developed and developing countries, according to a new UNCTAD and World Bank report.
Coffee, honey, timber: Angola eyes cleaner, greener economic growth

Coffee, honey, timber: Angola eyes cleaner, greener economic growth

29 Jun 2018

Once one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, Angola hit the brakes when oil prices crashed in 2014. To get back on track, the government has its eyes on more sustainable exports.
Ireland’s president lauds port managers programme

Ireland’s president lauds port managers programme

25 Jun 2018

President Michael D. Higgins welcomes managers from UNCTAD’s Train for Trade port management programme at his residence in Dublin.
Why UNCTAD’s work with ports is vitally important

Why UNCTAD’s work with ports is vitally important

25 Jun 2018

​Written by
Michael D. Higgins, president of Ireland​
The Costs of Trade War

The Costs of Trade War

20 Jun 2018

​Written by
Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General, UNCTAD​
The cost of a full trade war on tariffs

The cost of a full trade war on tariffs

19 Jun 2018

In a trade war, everyone loses. Exporters will face higher tariffs regardless of whether theyare in developed or developing countries.
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