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Written by Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, and Richard T. Watson, UNCTAD, Article No. 112, [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°100 - Fourth Quarter 2023]

From analyzing the ups and downs of global trade and investment to measuring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, these are the most-read UNCTAD stories of the year.

A global learning and scaling tool by Empretec, UNCTAD’s premier entrepreneurship programme, sets out to empower start-ups as greater catalysts for sustainable development.

The organizations will enhance their cooperation in areas including non-tariff measures, trade regulations and export competitiveness in the sub-region.

Opening the Trade and Development Board, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan highlighted pressing challenges facing the global economy and unveiled a new initiative for small island nations.

UNCTAD examines the West African nation’s success in implementing investment-boosting measures and recommends further action to maximize the country’s potential.

Governments of developing nations worldwide are examining measures to curb anti-competitive practices in digital markets without stifling innovation.

The South Asian nation requires urgent investment and international support to strengthen key economic sectors and enhance their climate resilience.

Ensuring the benefits of voluntary sustainability standards reach developing economies is key to making trade a stronger tool for sustainable development.

Trade policies can help countries catalyze progress towards their climate goals but remain underused in practice. Stronger global cooperation is necessary to change course.