News

Two partnerships to facilitate business development

14 Jun 2013

UNCTAD Deputy-Secretary General Petko Draganov has signed two new cooperation agreements to boost the organization’s efforts in the field of business facilitation.

UNCTAD deputy chief addresses Tunisia Investment Forum

14 Jun 2013

The organization's Deputy Secretary General told an audience of 2,000, many of them potential investors, of the importance of investment for sustainable economic growth in the wake of the Tunisian Revoluntion.

The rise of regionalism in international investment policymaking: consolidation or complexity?

13 Jun 2013

In its third IIA Issues Note for 2013, UNCTAD analyses the rise of international investment agreement (IIA) regionalism, and asks whether this brings consolidation or an additional layer of complexity.

Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures 2012 is now available in PDF

13 Jun 2013

Interactive and educative Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures 2012 on-line publication offers practical tools for a better understanding of development trends and their evolution over time.

Deputy Secretary-General meets with Japanese aid agencies

12 Jun 2013

The Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD has discussed intensified cooperation for aid to Africa, with the heads of three Japanese development agencies. The meetings took place on the occasion of the fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), which was held in Yokohama from 1 to 3 June.

General Assembly confirms appointment of Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya as next Secretary-General of UNCTAD

11 Jun 2013

The General Assembly of the United Nations yesterday approved the nomination made by Mr. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General, for Mr. Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya to serve as the next Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

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.

Featured

Meeting series in focus

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

Featured programmes

In focus

For registered journalists

Latest

News

Two partnerships to facilitate business development

UNCTAD deputy chief addresses Tunisia Investment Forum

The rise of regionalism in international investment policymaking: consolidation or complexity?

Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures 2012 is now available in PDF

Deputy Secretary-General meets with Japanese aid agencies

General Assembly confirms appointment of Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya as next Secretary-General of UNCTAD

New merchandise trade indicators added to UNCTADstat

UNCTAD and four other agencies hold joint Trade Dimension workshops

Debate: Harnessing science and technology to spur development

UNCTAD Secretary-General addresses Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean