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Sustainable Stock Exchanges Model Guidance closes first round of consultations

16 Apr 2015

The Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative has brought to a close the first round of consultations on a Model Guidance aimed to assist both exchanges and companies with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and related issues.

In 2014, world merchandise exports grew by 0.6%, while trade in services recorded a 4.2% global increase

14 Apr 2015

Estimates of global international trade for 2014 are published today jointly with WTO. These statistics cover annual and quarterly merchandise and services transactions - up to Q4 2014. Seasonally adjusted quarterly statistics are also available for the volume of international merchandise commerce.

Competition and consumer protection fact-finding missions to the Middle East and North Africa region

10 Apr 2015

UNCTAD organized fact-finding visits to Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon from 16 to 25 March, in order to assess the national and regional needs of the countries benefiting from UNCTAD's COMPAL MENA programme.

Putting trade at the heart of poverty-reduction policies in Africa

10 Apr 2015

Sixty policy makers from 15 least developed countries in Africa came together to discuss mainstreaming trade into national policies aimed at reducing poverty.

Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz backs UNCTAD's work on debt workouts

10 Apr 2015

A workshop on a multilateral legal framework for debt restructuring processes took place on March 31st 2015, at Columbia University in New York City.

Impact of falling oil prices on developing countries examined at Commodities forum

8 Apr 2015

The spectacular fall in prices for oil and other commodities since mid-2014 and what it means for resource-rich developing countries will be among key issues discussed by participants of UNCTAD's sixth annual Global Commodities Forum at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 13–14 April.

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Sustainable Stock Exchanges Model Guidance closes first round of consultations

In 2014, world merchandise exports grew by 0.6%, while trade in services recorded a 4.2% global increase

Competition and consumer protection fact-finding missions to the Middle East and North Africa region

Putting trade at the heart of poverty-reduction policies in Africa

Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz backs UNCTAD's work on debt workouts

Impact of falling oil prices on developing countries examined at Commodities forum

Swiss commodity traders under scrutiny at UNCTAD forum

Commodity prices decline throughout 2014

UNCTAD Commodities Week

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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.

We help countries achieve inclusive, sustainable growth by transforming the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals into actions that deliver concrete results. Our work focuses on:

We provide reliable and timely data and statistics to help countries better understand trade and development trends and design more effective economic, environmental and social policies.

Featured

In focus

Our research and publications provide authoritative and evidence-based analysis on trade and development and policy recommendations to help countries tackle today’s biggest challenges.

Featured

In focus

Our meetings and events convene governments, businesses, civil society organizations, academia and international organizations to discuss and build consensus on the most pressing trade and development issues.

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Our technical cooperation helps developing countries better integrate into the global economy by transforming their economies, tackling vulnerabilities, improving competitiveness and empowering people.

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Sustainable Stock Exchanges Model Guidance closes first round of consultations

​In 2014, world merchandise exports grew by 0.6%, while trade in services recorded a 4.2% global increase

Competition and consumer protection fact-finding missions to the Middle East and North Africa region

Putting trade at the heart of poverty-reduction policies in Africa

Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz backs UNCTAD's work on debt workouts

Impact of falling oil prices on developing countries examined at Commodities forum

Swiss commodity traders under scrutiny at UNCTAD forum

Commodity prices decline throughout 2014

UNCTAD Commodities Week

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In 2014, world merchandise exports grew by 0.6%, while trade in services recorded a 4.2% global increase