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Investment flows to transition economies continued to slide in 2018

Investment flows to transition economies continued to slide in 2018

Transition economies lean heavily on special economic zones for investment.

Developing countries in Asia receive more than $500 billion in investments

Developing countries in Asia receive more than $500 billion in investments

Region receives 39% of global investment flows - the largest share. It also hosts more than 4,000 special economic zones - three quarters of world total.

Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile

Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile

Least developed countries recover, led by Asia, while small island developing states contract again as flows to Caribbean and African islands flounder.

Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%

Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%

Continent-wide trade agreement bodes well for future investment in Africa and burgeoning special economic zones further buttress prospects.

Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones

Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones

More than 1,000 zones were created in the last five years, and at least 500 more are in the pipeline for the coming years.

Survey says people don't trust the Internet, what needs to change?

Survey says people don't trust the Internet, what needs to change?

More trust in the internet is needed if the digital economy is to become a viable development tool for developing nations.

UN trade cluster sets sights on creation of multi-donor trust fund

UN trade cluster sets sights on creation of multi-donor trust fund

Cluster brings the UN system together to improve its efficiency, coherence and impact on trade and development matters at the country level.

UNCTAD and COMESA partner on €3 million project to speed up trade

UNCTAD and COMESA partner on €3 million project to speed up trade

The UN trade agency and the secretariat for the Eastern and Southern Africa free trade area sign multimillion-dollar agreement to use technology to facilitate trade in the region.

Modern Science and its Technologies are a Cause and a Cure for Contemporary Poverty

Modern Science and its Technologies are a Cause and a Cure for Contemporary Poverty

Written by
Arnoldo K Ventura, Secretary and Chairman of the Implementation Committee of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Science and Technology Committee (CSTIC)

UNCTAD, IIRC to help companies report performance on global goals

UNCTAD, IIRC to help companies report performance on global goals

UNCTAD and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) partner to enhance reporting of the private sector's contribution to global goals.