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UNCTAD issues an action plan to tear down barriers to trade and transport and ensure the free flow of goods, food and essential supplies.

The UN trade and development body works with 195 member States and various organizations to extend economic benefits to the millions who remain far behind.

Trade ministry fast-tracks measures to ease access to essential goods and services during the pandemic.

Written by
By Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD

The coronavirus pandemic hits developing countries at a time when they have already been struggling with unsustainable debt burdens for many years, as well as with rising health needs. UNCTAD calls for $1 trillion in debt relief.

The UN-body draws attention to ICT-related development issues being tackled by the UN, such as the growing digital divide laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic.

Event set to examine the evolution of e-commerce and how to bridge the digital divide in a post COVID-19 world.

The funding to UNCTAD will help boost trade in vulnerable economies post-COVID-19.

Written by Robert Hamwey, UNCTAD Economic Affairs Officer

Written by
Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD