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Foreign investment in least developed countries fell by 16% in 2022

Foreign investment in least developed countries fell by 16% in 2022

5 Jul 2023

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that investment flows remained concentrated, with the top five recipients accounting for about 70% of the total.
Investment flows to small island states grew by 39% in 2022

Investment flows to small island states grew by 39% in 2022

5 Jul 2023

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that the top five recipients accounted for 85% of foreign direct investment flows to small island developing states.
Investment flows to landlocked developing countries grew by 6% in 2022

Investment flows to landlocked developing countries grew by 6% in 2022

5 Jul 2023

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that flows remained concentrated in a few economies, with the top five recipients accounting for 83% of total foreign direct investment to the group.
6 ways to boost consumer trust in online platforms

6 ways to boost consumer trust in online platforms

4 Jul 2023

UNCTAD brings together government representatives and other stakeholders to discuss key areas to enhance consumer protection in digital markets.
UNCTAD measures progress on sustainable development goals, shows impact of global crises

UNCTAD measures progress on sustainable development goals, shows impact of global crises

27 Jun 2023

The annual SDG Pulse provides analysis on how the world fares in achieving targets of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
How to make small businesses in developing countries more competitive

How to make small businesses in developing countries more competitive

27 Jun 2023

On Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day marked on 27 June, UNCTAD renews calls for a level playing field to help tackle the challenges facing women and youth entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
Understanding Maritime Decarbonization's Impacts on Trade Costs to Unlock a Just Transition

Understanding Maritime Decarbonization's Impacts on Trade Costs to Unlock a Just Transition

26 Jun 2023

By Connor Bingham and Ida Tang Mikkelsen, Article No. 107 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°98 - Second Quarter 2023]
UNCTAD trains officials to become change agents in trade facilitation

UNCTAD trains officials to become change agents in trade facilitation

23 Jun 2023

Training equips 85 officials from 15 countries with skills to become trade facilitation ambassadors and influencers in their own countries, helping accelerate much-needed reforms.
The FIATA Perspective: Building Capacity for Effective Participation in National Trade Facilitation Committees

The FIATA Perspective: Building Capacity for Effective Participation in National Trade Facilitation Committees

22 Jun 2023

By Sofia Aiche, Project officer at International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association - FIATA [Article No. 106 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°98 - Second Quarter 2023]
How Experts in Shipping Perceive the Mid-term Future - Three Schools of Thought

How Experts in Shipping Perceive the Mid-term Future - Three Schools of Thought

22 Jun 2023

by Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Jacob A. Reinhart, Richard T. Watson, Jillian Carson-Jackson, Sukhjit Singh, Article No. 105 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°98 - Second Quarter 2023]