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Peru assumed the G77 and China chairmanship in Geneva from Cambodia as the coalition of developing nations faces cascading trade and development challenges and prepares for the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16).

Foreign direct investment was down by an estimated 8% in 2024, challenging progress on the Sustainable Development Goals that heavily rely on international project finance.

By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

New analysis unpacks how small island developing states are leveraging the ocean for climate action, calling for more global support to accelerate the momentum.

Through innovative solutions, UN Trade and Development continues to revolutionize customs operations globally, supporting economic growth in a fast-changing world.

From low growth, trade disruptions and Gaza’s destruction to the critical minerals boom, investment shifts, freight rate spikes and UNCTAD’s rebranding, here are the most-read stories of the year.

International financial system reforms and tax cooperation are crucial to effectively mobilizing much-needed funds for sustainable development.

UN Trade and Development shores up capacity-building and knowledge-sharing to help more Saudi businesses scale and thrive.

UN agencies team up to help the region better track each stage of coffee production and distribution for the benefit of farmers, consumers and the planet.

The rise of services prompts developing countries to look beyond manufacturing-led exports and enable productivity growth across the economic system.