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The emerging cost-of-living crisis added to the COVID-19 pandemic is undermining the financial resilience of many consumers, increasing their vulnerability.

The series explores how major economic events affect developing countries. In the second episode, UNCTAD’s Africa director Paul Akiwumi talks about the urgent need for economic diversification on the continent.

The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies.

Stronger international cooperation is needed now more than ever to advance the development agenda in the face of multiple global crises.

But the positive trend for international trade may soon come to an end amid tightening policies and geopolitical frictions.

The series explores how major economic events affect developing countries. In the first episode, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan talks about the global cost-of-living crisis.

UNCTAD's TrainForTrade port management programme increases women's participation in leadership roles in ports, promoting gender equality in the industry.

The organization calls for all debt relief and restructuring to be consistent with the achievement of Agenda 2030.

The site improves the utility and accessibility of UNCTAD’s nowcasts for the international community.