The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Video message from Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Mr. Guterres said: “UNCTAD was born when developing countries demanded a voice in a system designed without them. Since then, you have stood beside them and supported their calls for justice."
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) comes home to Geneva – the city where UNCTAD was born in 1964. It will be held from 20 to 23 October.
� Finance and investment must be reimagined. UNCTAD Director Nan Li Collins explains how to unlock investment for people and the planet — and why #UNCTAD16 is the moment to act. ▶️ Find out more: https://unctad.org/news/investing-better-future-all ▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Video message from His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor Leste, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Video message from Her Excellency Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Video message from His Excellency Phạm Minh Chính, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
� Trade remains a reliable engine of progress. UNCTAD Director Luz María de la Mora explains why #UNCTAD16 is a pivotal moment for developing countries to build value, diversify, and make globalization work for everyone. ▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/6wst50XethC ▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The Sevilla Commitment represents a comprehensive, agreed high-level agenda for the reform of the global financial architecture and mechanisms to finance sustainable development into the future. As the world deals with increasing challenges, ranging from economic instability and climate change to trade tensions and eroding multilateralism, the need to implement this commitment is more pressing than ever. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/ministerial-roundtable-implementing-sevilla-commitment-financing-development-and…