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All industries on the continent are reeling from the double blow of the coronavirus pandemic and low commodity prices, UNCTAD’s new report says.

Lockdown measures and factory stoppages in the wake of COVID-19 have severely impacted supply chain and factories’ production in the region.

COVID-19 shock sends ripples across sectors, with commodities, tourism and transportation among the most severely hit, new UNCTAD report reveals.

New UNCTAD report shows reshoring, diversification and regionalization will drive restructuring of global value chains in the coming years.

COVID-19 causes steep drop in investment flows, hitting developing countries hardest. Recovery is not expected before 2022, says new UNCTAD report.

In a new dialogue series, 30 international agencies map out their vision for digitalization that truly supports sustainable development.

Written by
Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and UNGIS Chair 2020-21

Agriculture data monitoring system and tool, CropWatch, set to help developing countries tackle COVID-19 impacts and food insecurity.

New data shows a worrying deterioration of trade for developing countries and a continued struggle for the automotive and energy sectors, while office equipment rebounds.

Well-functioning transit transport services and procedures are essential to ensure people in landlocked developing countries have timely access to medical products and basic goods during and after the crisis.