Tag: UNCTAD
Guterres hails 60 years of UN trade, development action
The secretary-general, however, highlighted the multiple challenges against a more sustainable and inclusive global economy for all.
Global e-commerce sales hit $26.7 trillion, 3 Chinese firms in top 4
Global e-commerce sales jumped to $26.7 trillion globally in 2019, up 4% from 2018, and even grew higher in 2020…
Guterres appoints Belgian Isabelle Durant as acting head of UNCTAD
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Belgian Isabelle Durant as acting secretary-general of UNCTAD. The appointment takes effect from today.
Trade war leaves China, USA badly bruised: UNCTAD
Tariffs imposed by the United States on China are economically hurting both countries, UNCTAD warned in a new report released…
UNCTAD: UK exporters stand to lose $2b without Brexit deal
Without Brexit deal, 20 percent of UK non-EU exports are at risk of facing higher tariffs from countries such as…
Egypt remains Africa’s largest recipient of FDI – UNCTAD
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says Egypt remains the top destination of foreign direct investment (FDI) in…
How 48 Countries Can Transform Economies – UNCTAD
United Nations agency, UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2014 says that the international community must learn from the failure of…
UNCTAD scribe warns poor nations about debt crisis ahead
(Geneva, 11 November 2013) – Many of the world’s poorer countries have improved their debt balances in recent years, but…
UNCTAD warns on mono-culture agriculture, urges mosaic approach
Farming in rich and poor nations alike should shift from monoculture towards greater varieties of crops, reduced use of fertilizers…