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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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Rebeca Grynspan
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Pedro Manuel Moreno
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We help countries achieve inclusive, sustainable growth by transforming the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals into actions that deliver concrete results. Our work focuses on:
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How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries
22 Apr 2025
From protecting the environment to empowering bottom-up innovation and improving livelihoods, efforts are underway to connect the dots and accelerate progress towards prosperity for all.
Organic residues: A sustainable solution to plastic pollution and development
27 Nov 2024
Good management of organic residues, a renewable resource, is often overlooked but constitutes a powerful tool to improve livelihoods and tackle plastic pollution.
Africa: Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade
22 Oct 2024
Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.
Fairer and more competitive food markets are key to ending global hunger
29 Aug 2024
Boosting competition in food markets is crucial to tackling unfair practices, reducing prices and building food systems that can meet rising global demand.
Kenya unveils e-commerce strategy to better harness the digital economy
15 Dec 2023
UNCTAD supports the East African nation to tackle challenges and boost secure e-commerce for inclusive and sustainable development.
UNCTAD outlines actions to boost production of essential antibiotics in East Africa
24 Nov 2023
Three reports show how Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda can broaden their investment incentives to capture the special needs of antibiotics production.
Africa's rise as a global supply chain force: UNCTAD report
16 Aug 2023
With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.
UNCTAD chief meets with the President of Kenya
15 Aug 2023
President Ruto: "We strongly believe that UNCTAD is a strategic partner for Kenya."
Kenyan youth stake claim to digital jobs, seat at negotiating table
31 Aug 2021
Driven by the belief that young people possess the agency and power to shape their future, some Kenyan youth are tapping into the digital economy and taking their place at the negotiation table.
Digital platforms give lifeline to Kenya’s creatives amid COVID-19
18 Aug 2020
With live shows on pause due to the pandemic, creative industries in Kenya are tapping into new revenue streams on digital platforms and outlets to build resilience.
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