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The new live version of the Handbook of Statistics provides timely, reliable data on global trade and development trends to help policymakers navigate an uncertain economic landscape.

Africa’s most populous nation is making strides in agricultural innovation by leveraging satellite imagery, earth observation systems and remote sensing tools.

Dependence on commodities, high debt, and weak infrastructure make African economies more vulnerable. Stronger and more diversified trade networks can enhance their resilience and drive growth.

Stronger intra-regional trade, strategic investments and bolder economic reforms are crucial to unlocking the vast potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

A sharp drop in international project finance raises concerns about sustainable development funding and highlights the need for countries to diversify strategies to attract and sustain investment.

Peru assumed the G77 and China chairmanship in Geneva from Cambodia as the coalition of developing nations faces cascading trade and development challenges and prepares for the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16).

Foreign direct investment was down by an estimated 8% in 2024, challenging progress on the Sustainable Development Goals that heavily rely on international project finance.

UN Trade and Development’s 16th quadrennial conference (UNCTAD16) will focus on driving economic transformation for a more sustainable future.

Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development

By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)