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Iron ore industry makes comeback in 2016, says UNCTAD report

Iron ore industry makes comeback in 2016, says UNCTAD report

31 Jul 2017
The 2017 issue of the report provides key information on supply and demand for iron ore, industry costs, global trade in 2016, as well as expectations in 2017. The report also includes information on the leading producers and profiles of the most important supplier and consumer regions.
Regional action crucial for financial inclusion of small enterprises in Africa

Regional action crucial for financial inclusion of small enterprises in Africa

28 Jul 2017
Accounting and insurance regulators and practitioners have outlined potential interventions for the increased access to financial services for Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises during UNCTAD's Regional African Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, from 19 to 20 July 2017.
UNCTAD adviser, Alibaba's Jack Ma, launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

UNCTAD adviser, Alibaba's Jack Ma, launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

23 Jul 2017
Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma announced the creation of a US$10 million African Young Entrepreneurs Fund, during the Youth Connekt Africa Summit co-hosted by UNCTAD and the Government of Rwanda.
Can trade deliver the UN’s 2030 agenda?

Can trade deliver the UN’s 2030 agenda?

21 Jul 2017
Written by Amina Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Beyond statistics: assessing progress towards sustainable development

Beyond statistics: assessing progress towards sustainable development

20 Jul 2017

Fulfilling the promise of the globe's ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will require a new approach that goes beyond statistics to integrate evaluation into implementation efforts, according to experts at an UNCTAD event on how to review progress.
Faster, better and together: the road to inclusive e-commerce in Africa

Faster, better and together: the road to inclusive e-commerce in Africa

19 Jul 2017
Written by
Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Measuring and evaluation of UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development to Tanzania and Zanzibar, June 29 - July 6, 2017.

Measuring and evaluation of UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development to Tanzania and Zanzibar, June 29 - July 6, 2017.

12 Jul 2017

UNCTAD delivers technical training on measuring and evaluation of UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development to Tanzania and Zanzibar, June 29 - July 6, 2017. Statisticians and evaluators from UNCTAD ran a series of seminars and technical workshops in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Africa`s Great Lakes: How Trade Is Essential To Regional Peace And Prosperity

Africa`s Great Lakes: How Trade Is Essential To Regional Peace And Prosperity

11 Jul 2017

​Promoting development, peace and security in the Great Lakes region of Africa will be in focus during an upcoming meeting organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Office of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region.
Russia's perspective on International Competition law and policies by of Mr. Igor Artemiev, Head of Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation

Russia's perspective on International Competition law and policies by of Mr. Igor Artemiev, Head of Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation

10 Jul 2017
The 16th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy took place in Geneve from 5-7 July 2017.
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Innovate 4 Water conference, Geneva 8-9 June, 2017

10 Jul 2017

​Steve MacFeely, Head of Statistics and Information at UNCTAD, presented ated at the Innovate 4 Water conference organized by Waterpreneurs, WaterVent and the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva on 8 & 9 June, 2017.

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