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The unrealized potential of Palestinian oil and gas reserves

The unrealized potential of Palestinian oil and gas reserves

Oil and natural gas resources in the occupied Palestinian territory could generate hundreds of billions of dollars for development.

Shanghai tops ranking of world's best-connected ports

Shanghai tops ranking of world's best-connected ports

UNCTAD releases new datasets measuring liner shipping connectivity, port calls and turnaround time in the world's container ports.

Iraq sets sights on e-commerce opportunities

Iraq sets sights on e-commerce opportunities

Years of conflict have ravaged Iraq’s economy and infrastructure. As it struggles to rebuild, the country is keen on tapping e-commerce’s potential.

Bangladesh creates fertile ground for e-commerce growth

Bangladesh creates fertile ground for e-commerce growth

The ICT sector in Bangladesh has grown by 40% annually since 2010, thanks to public and private sector initiatives.

Small producers need help to enter lucrative

Small producers need help to enter lucrative "green" markets

More aid for trade support could help small farmers and businesses in developing countries to comply with the sustainability standards required to access growing "green" markets.

Stepping up war on illicit trade to spur development

Stepping up war on illicit trade to spur development

Prioritizing the fight against illicit trade could stimulate the economic growth, employment and investment needed to achieve the global goals.

Fairer trade can strike a blow against rising inequality

Fairer trade can strike a blow against rising inequality

Global trade has catalysed economic growth both in developing and developed countries, but its benefits have not been shared equally. This could change.

Competition law crosses the digital threshold

Competition law crosses the digital threshold

While competition law's logic is sound, it needs new levers to address the challenges of the modern world and help regulators and enforcers do their jobs.

Maritime connectivity: countries vie for positions

Maritime connectivity: countries vie for positions

The 2019 shipping connectivity index has expanded country coverage and added a new component on countries that can be reached without transhipment.

New tool seeks to smooth wrinkles in intra-African trade

New tool seeks to smooth wrinkles in intra-African trade

An innovative online tool by UNCTAD and the African Union is set to help African countries navigate non-tariff barriers as the continent opens its free trade area.