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Facing multiple and cascading crises, the world needs a strong and unified voice from the Global South more than ever, UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan says at the handover ceremony.

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan said that although the Global South has risen as an economic power, it remains behind in metrics that matter the most.

A new UNCTAD report shows FDI flows to the Global South dropped to $841 billion in a global context of weak investment and economic uncertainty.

The contest will inspire innovative solutions to make global supply chains greener and more efficient and resilient.

New UNCTAD analysis shows global FDI trends defied earlier expectations but highlights that growth was driven by a few European “conduit” economies and raises concerns about the decline in international investment projects.

Written by Yann Duval, Nolwen Prince and Chorthip Utoktham, Article No. 113, [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°100 - Fourth Quarter 2023]

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.