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Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

The event to be held from 16 to 20 October 2023 will focus on increasing investment in sustainable development to tackle cascading global crises.

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

At Davos forum, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for “true investments” to help a world in crisis keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

How artificial intelligence chatbots could affect jobs

How artificial intelligence chatbots could affect jobs

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics

Project set to help Indo-Pacific region fight plastic pollution

Project set to help Indo-Pacific region fight plastic pollution

Funding from the United Kingdom extends to the region UNCTAD’s work on sustainable manufacturing and plastic substitutes.

COP27 debrief: Milestones for climate-resilient development in Sharm el-Sheikh

COP27 debrief: Milestones for climate-resilient development in Sharm el-Sheikh

By Richard Kozul-Wright, Director of UNCTAD's Division on Globalization and Development Strategies

The persisting regional gaps in gender equality

Over the years, developed economies have reinforced their leading position. But some developing countries have made significant progress on gender equality.