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Fostering investment in the development of new antibacterial treatments

20 Nov 2018
An event on fostering investment in the development of new antibacterial treatments was held on 23 October 2018 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva during the World Investment Forum (WIF).
Billions more people must benefit from trade gains, experts say

Billions more people must benefit from trade gains, experts say

20 Nov 2018
A global system that leaves the top 1% as rich as the bottom 56% is overdue for reform, with women's economic exclusion among the highest priorities.
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Experts say trade in biodiversity offers win-win scenario

16 Nov 2018
The sustainable and innovative commercialization of native plants and animals can reduce poverty and protect resources, experts agreed in Egypt.
Ecuadorian energy tea business scoops SDG pitch prize

Ecuadorian energy tea business scoops SDG pitch prize

16 Nov 2018

Amazonian small-scale tea growers look set to benefit from $15,000 awarded to energy tea company owner Demetrio Santander, who plans to help them form a workers' association.
Phygital agriculture: The next step for Africa's transformation

Phygital agriculture: The next step for Africa's transformation

16 Nov 2018
Written by
Daniel Annerose, CEO and founder of Manobi
Costa Rica opts for trade-led sustainable fisheries strategy

Costa Rica opts for trade-led sustainable fisheries strategy

16 Nov 2018
Costa Rica - literally "Rich Coast" - looks to grow its fish trade responsibly and sustainably by adopting a new national strategy, aided by UNCTAD, DOALOS and national partners.
Experts seek sustainability solutions to freight transport

Experts seek sustainability solutions to freight transport

16 Nov 2018
UNCTAD convenes meeting on ways to build sustainability into freight transport systems, including shipping, to boost trade with and between developing countries.
Young Africans need business start-up support, forum hears

Young Africans need business start-up support, forum hears

15 Nov 2018

UNCTAD's youth policy guides are essential tools for young entrepreneurs in Africa, where staggering youth unemployment is both a challenge and opportunity.
India's digital services exports hit $83 million says new survey

India's digital services exports hit $83 million says new survey

14 Nov 2018
India, with assistance from UNCTAD, conducts a new-style of trade-in-services survey to show the growing value of digitally enabled exports.
We must resist 'doomsday' scenario for multilateralism, meeting hears

We must resist 'doomsday' scenario for multilateralism, meeting hears

14 Nov 2018

UNCTAD senior management and government representatives call for restraint and dialogue in an attempt to resolve the crisis facing the multilateral trading system.
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