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By Henrique Pacini and Kweku Attafuah-Wadee, UNCTAD Economists

All major trading economies saw imports and exports rise above pre-pandemic levels in the fourth quarter of 2021, with trade in goods increasing more strongly in the developing world than in developed countries.

Member states express their full support for Ms. Grynspan’s vision for the future and reiterate their commitment to building a stronger and more resilient UNCTAD.

UNCTAD’s Empretec entrepreneurship programme has helped him formalize and grow his businesses, contributing to sustainable development in the country’s northern provinces.

Including a gender lens in consumer protection policies can empower women and help reduce gender disparities.

Graduation presents an opportunity for the countries to develop strategies that can position the textile and clothing sector higher up the global value chain.

For the first time, aggregated trade facilitation data is instantaneously available to users including traders, investors, researchers and key partners worldwide.

UNCTAD sets priority actions to help more women reap the benefits of the digital economy.

More than 235 trade officials from over 70 countries completed the course, aimed at making trade deals better adapted to shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNCTAD brings together stakeholders to examine how measures to facilitate cross-border trade can contribute to a strong and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.