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The initiator of the new Responsible Mining Index says he hopes it will fuel change by showcasing the best-in-class and spotlighting those that need to raise their game.

A better deal could bring benefits for producers of gum arabic, a natural and versatile ingredient used in food, drinks and chemical products.

Though unpopular, fossil fuels will remain necessary for decades, experts say at UNCTAD's Global Commodities Forum. The energy transition must therefore include the less dirty alternative of natural gas.

Since going online in April 2017, the initiative has seen its list of partners grow to 29 and continues to accompany developing countries on their journey to e-commerce-driven growth.

Changing economic circumstances mean that developing countries dependent on commodities need to find ways to upskill their workers.

UNCTAD has modernized the dissemination and visualization of its data, thanks to the new e-Handbook of Statistics.

Taking a sectoral approach to skills development for tradable sectors and for their domestic supply chains is a key means to drive export growth, economic diversification and decent jobs.

Written by Isabelle Ramdoo
Senior Associate and Development Economist with the Intergovernmental Forum in Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development.

By developing a national strategy with UNCTAD expertise and private sector support, Egypt’s government plans to harness online opportunities.

Governments must strike the right balance between pushing innovation in the digital economy and regulating a sector which has lost people's trust