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'Seaweed' pencil shows untapped economic potential of marine resources

'Seaweed' pencil shows untapped economic potential of marine resources

Peru's Biopencil made from sustainably harvested algae shows that the oceans economy is much more than seafood.

Trade Facilitation in the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA): an imperative to boost intra-regional trade

Trade Facilitation in the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA): an imperative to boost intra-regional trade

Written by Predrag Bjelic
Article No. 18 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°78 - Second Quarter 2018]

WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations - down but not out

WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations - down but not out

Reports of the death of fisheries discussions in the World Trade Organization have been greatly exaggerated says the chairman of its rules negotiating group.

From fish to dish – securing a sustainable future for the fisheries sector

From fish to dish – securing a sustainable future for the fisheries sector

Exclusive interview with Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of the UNCTAD.

Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions

Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions

Time is running out to find agreement on ending harmful fisheries subsidies by 2020 but a multi-agency push hosted by UNCTAD aims to inject momentum.

Botswana greets scrutiny of competition law and policy

Botswana greets scrutiny of competition law and policy

Botswana welcomes voluntary peer review of legal and institutional competition framework, underlining its government’s commitment to a fair business environment and protecting consumers

90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop

90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop

Written by
Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and Peter Thomson, United Nations Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations.

Competition policy ensures markets work for people over profit

Competition policy ensures markets work for people over profit

Governments need to keep markets fair and competitive, so that consumers have access to the best goods and services at the lowest price

Competition watchdogs and the forces shaping shipping

Competition watchdogs and the forces shaping shipping

Written by Jan Hoffmann
Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD

Unsafe consumer products cost the US economy $1 trillion each year

Unsafe consumer products cost the US economy $1 trillion each year

Injuries and death caused by consumer products represent a massive drag on the economy, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission