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Leveraging digital solutions to seize the potential of informal cross-border trade

Leveraging digital solutions to seize the potential of informal cross-border trade

Written by Simonetta Zarrilli, UNCTAD, and Mariana Lopez, GSMA

Data and privacy unprotected in one third of countries, despite progress

Data and privacy unprotected in one third of countries, despite progress

Major gaps in cyberlaw adoption leave consumers vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis as they access goods and services online.

Export restrictions: Fighting COVID-19 with hands tied

Export restrictions: Fighting COVID-19 with hands tied

By Pamela Coke-Hamilton and Ralf Peters, UNCTAD

Coronavirus: Let's not forget the world's poorest countries

Coronavirus: Let's not forget the world's poorest countries

Written by
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa and Least Developed Countries

Global e-commerce hits $25.6 trillion - latest UNCTAD estimates

Global e-commerce hits $25.6 trillion - latest UNCTAD estimates

US, China and UK dominate e-commerce sales to consumers, with more than 1.4 billion people shopping online in 2018.

Ten-point plan to bolster global transport, ease trade during COVID-19

Ten-point plan to bolster global transport, ease trade during COVID-19

UNCTAD issues an action plan to tear down barriers to trade and transport and ensure the free flow of goods, food and essential supplies.

UNCTAD annual report shines light in times of uncertainty

UNCTAD annual report shines light in times of uncertainty

The UN trade and development body works with 195 member States and various organizations to extend economic benefits to the millions who remain far behind.

Senegal's e-commerce sector helps country cope with COVID-19

Senegal's e-commerce sector helps country cope with COVID-19

Trade ministry fast-tracks measures to ease access to essential goods and services during the pandemic.

Impact of COVID-19 on tourism in small island developing states

Impact of COVID-19 on tourism in small island developing states

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By Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD

COVID-19 is a matter of life and debt, global deal needed

COVID-19 is a matter of life and debt, global deal needed

The coronavirus pandemic hits developing countries at a time when they have already been struggling with unsustainable debt burdens for many years, as well as with rising health needs. UNCTAD calls for $1 trillion in debt relief.