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For six decades, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has stood as a beacon of support for developing nations.

Our cutting-edge research and analysis, technical cooperation and consensus-building have shaped fairer, more sustainable economic and trade policies worldwide.

Our mission remains to support developing countries to access the benefits of a global economy and meet the new challenges it presents – to ensure prosperity for all.

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Global Leaders Forum

Charting a new development course in a changing world

12-14 June 2024

The UN Secretary-General, heads of state, ministers, government officials, experts and leading economists will convene to discuss urgent trade and development challenges in an increasingly diverse and challenging global economy.

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UN Secretary-General and global leaders mark 60 years of UNCTAD

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United Nations | Secretary-General António Guterres

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

Barbados | Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley

Brazil | President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

China | President Xi Jinping

Comoros | President Azali Assoumani

Cuba | President Miguel Díaz-Canel

Dominican Republic | President Luis Abinader

Madagascar | President Andry Nirina Rajoelina

Switzerland | Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin

Timor-Leste | Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão

#UNCTAD60: Isabella Weber on the economy of the future in a fragmented world

The Weekly Tradecast looks at how the global economy is evolving in a more fragmented world with special guest Isabella Weber, assistant professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.