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Written by Tatiana Rey-Bellet, Director TIR and Transit at IRU, Article No. 115, [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°101 - First Quarter 2024]

With the right policy and governance approach, sustainable trade can flourish and, in turn, nourish the very biodiversity on which it relies.

An UNCTAD report highlights key lessons from the Republic of Korea’s journey from an exporter of cars and electronics to a cultural powerhouse.

The overall outlook for trade in 2024 is positive, with increasing demand for environmental goods, especially electric cars, set to play a crucial role in driving growth.

The forum will explore ways to strengthen resilience and sustainability in global supply chains, ranging from trade facilitation reforms to digital innovations.

Marking World Consumer Rights Day, UNCTAD renews calls for policymakers and businesses to recognize and tackle existing bias hindering women in the marketplace.

A global regulatory framework centred on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity is key to unlocking the benefits of artificial intelligence for all.

Written by Jan Hoffmann, Luisa Rodriguez, Benny Salo, and Antonella Teodoro, Article No. 114, [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°101 - First Quarter 2024]

UNCTAD60 represents a seminal moment, an opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned over the past six decades and forge a new path forward, building a future that is resilient, equitable and sustainable.

UNCTAD sets out a new framework, aimed at tackling existing policy gaps to facilitate overseas investment by smaller firms – the very backbone of economies worldwide.