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Coronavirus outbreak has cost global value chains $50 billion in exports

Coronavirus outbreak has cost global value chains $50 billion in exports

The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are being felt along global value chains as manufacturing slows in China, a new UNCTAD report finds.

New project seeks to ease trade across central Africa

New project seeks to ease trade across central Africa

UNCTAD partners with the African Development Bank with to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to five countries across the region

Côte d’Ivoire seeks to expand e-commerce

Côte d’Ivoire seeks to expand e-commerce

Country assesses its e-trade readiness with the support of UNCTAD and Germany.

Post-Brexit UK exports could fall by $32 billion due to non-tariff measures and tariffs

Post-Brexit UK exports could fall by $32 billion due to non-tariff measures and tariffs

On the flipside, exports from developing countries to the UK could rise 4% following Brexit, says new UNCTAD study, entitled "Brexit Beyond Tariffs: The role of non-tariff measures and the impact on developing countries".

Women digital entrepreneurs in francophone Africa make their mark

Women digital entrepreneurs in francophone Africa make their mark

UNCTAD eTrade for Women initiative's first masterclass in Africa equips entrepreneurs to reap more benefits from the digital economy.

Barbados unveils one-stop investment guide

Barbados unveils one-stop investment guide

Portal provides information on what it takes to invest and operate in the country.

World leaders, top CEOs to make global push for sustainable investment

World leaders, top CEOs to make global push for sustainable investment

Abu Dhabi to host United Nations forum on investment and technology for sustainable development.

Myanmar steps up fight against illicit trade

Myanmar steps up fight against illicit trade

Southeast Asian nation tackles various forms of illicit trade that are undermining efforts towards sustainable development.

Global actors gather to forge a common front against illicit trade

Global actors gather to forge a common front against illicit trade

Illicit trade threatens achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and better, more synchronized efforts are needed to combat it.

Fair trade enterprises spread benefits through value chains

Fair trade enterprises spread benefits through value chains

Governments urged to promote businesses that practice fair trade to help tackle inequality, end poverty and save our planet.