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Online tool to remove trade barriers in Africa goes live

Online tool to remove trade barriers in Africa goes live

17 Jan 2020

The tool, developed by UNCTAD and the African Union, will help make trade on the continent easier and less costly.
Prospects for economic growth in 2020 hinge on reducing trade disputes and uncertainty, UN finds

Prospects for economic growth in 2020 hinge on reducing trade disputes and uncertainty, UN finds

16 Jan 2020
The United Nations’ flagship publication on expected trends in the global economy, the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2020, predicts that one in five countries will see per capita incomes stagnate or decline this year.
Partnering to nurture scientific talent in developing countries

Partnering to nurture scientific talent in developing countries

14 Jan 2020

Strengthening the technological capabilities of developing countries is paramount for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

28 Dec 2019

Written by Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
West Africa makes headway towards harmonized trade-in-services statistics

West Africa makes headway towards harmonized trade-in-services statistics

20 Dec 2019

The Central Bank of West African States congratulates West African partners as they share results of their second full survey on international trade in services.
Policy to help African women benefit from cross-border trade endorsed

Policy to help African women benefit from cross-border trade endorsed

20 Dec 2019
African women engaging in informal and small-scale cross-border trade stand to benefit from policy suggestions emanating from UNCTAD's Borderline project.
UNCTAD, CSEA partner to advance African economic research

UNCTAD, CSEA partner to advance African economic research

19 Dec 2019
African economic research received a leg up from UNCTAD after it signed a new agreement to collaborate with the Nigeria-based Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA).
The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

17 Dec 2019

Written by Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Belize seeks to diversify, add value to seafood exports

Belize seeks to diversify, add value to seafood exports

13 Dec 2019
UNCTAD helps craft a strategy to reduce the country's reliance on basic fishery commodities and move up the value chain.
Tuvalu lays e-commerce groundwork to spur development

Tuvalu lays e-commerce groundwork to spur development

13 Dec 2019
UNCTAD's assessment identifies available opportunities and barriers to overcome for e-commerce to flourish in the country.
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