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The digital divide is impeding development

The digital divide is impeding development

24 Oct 2018
Written by
Mukhisa Kituyi is Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Investment needed in hard infrastructure to allow new industrial agenda to take off

Investment needed in hard infrastructure to allow new industrial agenda to take off

24 Oct 2018
The impact of new industrial agenda was examined by presidents and corporate leaders at the World Investment Forum.
Five stock exchanges win inaugural award for commitment to sustainable development

Five stock exchanges win inaugural award for commitment to sustainable development

23 Oct 2018
Brazil, Egypt, South Africa, Turkey plus Nasdaq joined by transparency pioneers in first Sustainable Stock Exchanges Awards, which were presented at the World Investment Forum.
The Netherlands and UNCTAD sign $6m Strategic Partnership Agreement

The Netherlands and UNCTAD sign $6m Strategic Partnership Agreement

23 Oct 2018

The Netherlands pledges $6 million over four years to support UNCTAD’s innovative investment and e-commerce activities, the partners announced at the World Investment Forum.
Securities regulators can boost sustainable finance, says new UN report

Securities regulators can boost sustainable finance, says new UN report

23 Oct 2018
Securities regulators covering one-third of global market capitalization make a new push for sustainable finance.
Globalization backlash is clear but leaders say cooperation is key

Globalization backlash is clear but leaders say cooperation is key

23 Oct 2018
At World Investment Forum, four presidents, two prime ministers and four corporate leaders are downcast at splintering global scene but remain bullish about investment.
Technology is a job creator for development, say innovators

Technology is a job creator for development, say innovators

22 Oct 2018
Speakers at a meeting of 'gamechangers' at the World Investment Forum addressed the shifting ground of the world economy but agreed that technology was more saviour than saboteur.
Bahrain, India, Lesotho and South Africa win Investment Promotion Awards

Bahrain, India, Lesotho and South Africa win Investment Promotion Awards

22 Oct 2018

Agencies honoured at World Investment Forum for excellence in boosting investment in the sustainable development sectors.
Leaders must 'walk the talk' at World Investment Forum

Leaders must 'walk the talk' at World Investment Forum

22 Oct 2018
Influential global investment actors gather in Geneva from 22-26 October and during a crucial moment for the development aspirations of the international community.
Sustainable production and consumption safeguard biodiversity

Sustainable production and consumption safeguard biodiversity

19 Oct 2018

UNCTAD's BioTrade Initiative is showcased during annual Trade for Sustainable Development Forum.
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