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Empowering consumers: What’s next for Angola

Empowering consumers: What’s next for Angola

A new study led by UN Trade and Development helps set the stage for major reforms to strengthen consumer protection in the African nation.

Harnessing frontier technology for food security in Nigeria

Harnessing frontier technology for food security in Nigeria

Africa’s most populous nation is making strides in agricultural innovation by leveraging satellite imagery, earth observation systems and remote sensing tools.

Entrepreneur helps women 'go digital' in Middle East

Entrepreneur helps women 'go digital' in Middle East

Mona Ataya, a Palestinian-Lebanese entrepreneur who runs the largest online marketplace for women in the region, is one of UNCTAD's six eTrade for Women advocates.

Indonesian entrepreneur uses e-commerce to create inclusive opportunities

Indonesian entrepreneur uses e-commerce to create inclusive opportunities

UNCTAD eTrade for Women advocate taps into digital tools to grow her food business and build a connection between farmers and consumers.

Bhutan's entrepreneurs can now open a business in under a minute

Bhutan's entrepreneurs can now open a business in under a minute

A new government platform using UNCTAD's online single window technology powers business registration in record time, supporting livelihoods during the COVID-19 crisis.

Ugandan e-commerce platforms power recovery from COVID-19 crisis

Ugandan e-commerce platforms power recovery from COVID-19 crisis

Partnerships with development agencies and government efforts to boost the digital economy are helping soften the economic blow of the pandemic.