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UNCTAD alerts global economic growth will decrease to 2.6% from 3.6% for 2022 and that developing countries will need $310 billion to meet their external public debt service requirements this year.

The conflict could widen the $3.6 trillion annual gap in financing needed to achieve sustainable development goals and worsen the debt burden in many developing countries.

Industry 4.0 and the challenges of sustainable urban development will be in focus at the 25th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

More developing countries could use satellites and other technologies to solve urban sustainability challenges, such as providing water to a growing population.

UNCTAD’s rapid assessment of the war’s impact on trade and development shows a rapidly worsening outlook for the world economy, with the situation especially alarming for African and least developed countries.

Governments, consumer groups and businesses urged to step up efforts to allow consumers to play their part in sustainable development.

Statement by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Rebeca Grynspan, on the situation in Ukraine

Woman digital entrepreneur from Côte D’Ivoire makes a mark by helping more women benefit from the digital economy and making their voices heard in policy circles.

Although it's now widely recognized that trade policies affect men and women differently, recognition is not enough. UNCTAD's first woman secretary-general calls on the global community to act now to empower women through trade.

As the world marks International Women's Day on 8 March, six women at UNCTAD outline what's needed for more women to play a leading role in trade.