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World services exports grew by 4.7% in quarter 3 of 2014

23 Jan 2015

According to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and WTO, in the third quarter of 2014, world exports of services grew by 4.7% compared with the same quarter of the previous year (balance-of-payments basis, current prices).

Leveraging technology transfer for industrial development explored in new UNCTAD study

14 Jan 2015

The study presents cases from Africa, Asia and Latin America, which provide contrasting experiences of the role of technology transfer and absorption in the development of different industries.

Looking at trade policy through a ‘gender lens’

14 Jan 2015

Why is a gender perspective important when analysing the outcomes of trade policy? A new paper by UNCTAD addresses this question, looking at the experiences of seven developing countries.

Joakim Reiter of Sweden appointed Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD

9 Jan 2015

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in consultation with Mukhisa Kituyi , Secretary-General of UNCTAD, has appointed Joakim Reiter of Sweden as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development at the Assistant Secretary-General level.

Message from Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD

1 Jan 2015

In a video address, UNCTAD Secretary-General, Mukhisa Kituyi, reflects on UNCTAD's achievements, the challenges that lie ahead, and lays out his vision for 2015.

Reducing poverty by promoting traditional food products from Least Developed Countries through geographical indications

31 Dec 2014

The workshop organized by UNCTAD on 16 December in Palais des Nations reported important lessons learned and established a dialogue with representatives of rural communities in Least Developed Countries and the Geneva community.

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