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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.

A stronger push for sustainable development, coupled with changing geopolitical dynamics, increasingly influences overseas investment policies worldwide, UNCTAD analysis shows.

An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalize and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring demand for minerals vital for the transition to clean energy.

The processed food trade matrix looks closely at food imports and exports at different processing levels and various country groups.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan outlines how investing in women builds more resilient and sustainable economies and societies.

Eight years after the Paris Agreement, finance for fossil fuels continues unabated at trillions of dollars annually.

In Brazil, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan renews calls for global financial system reforms to ensure a more sustainable and inclusive future for all nations.

The Forum, “Charting a new development course in a changing world”, will unite leaders from across countries and industries to catalyze a new course for development.