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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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Ending plastic pollution: Why trade matters
31 Jul 2025
From supporting responsible production and consumption to promoting circularity and sustainable alternatives, trade must be part of the solution to plastic pollution, not part of the problem.
Competition and consumer protection: Key moves to watch for in next five years
11 Jul 2025
The world comes together at the United Nations, taking bold actions to protect consumers and promote fair competition in an increasingly digital and globalized economy.
UN Ocean Conference 2025 to feature extensive trade and development agenda
2 Jun 2025
Trade’s vital role in fostering sustainable ocean economies that leave no one behind will be in the spotlight during the high-stakes global meeting.
Circular bioeconomy: What it means and how to get there
28 May 2025
By integrating the circular economy and the bioeconomy, countries can power development, curb waste and use natural resources more sustainably. But how?
Making markets work for development: UN conference to mobilize global action
22 May 2025
The world’s top forum on competition and consumer protection will reconvene in July, advancing fair markets and safeguarding consumer rights for the benefit of people, businesses and the planet.
UNCTAD urges smarter copper trade as bottlenecks threaten global transition
6 May 2025
The global copper industry is entering a pivotal phase – one not only requiring more production, but also smarter, more inclusive and technologically driven growth strategies.
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.
New data tracks global trade in non-plastic substitutes
28 Nov 2024
A global shift towards non-plastic materials holds significant potential to deliver economic opportunities for the developing world.
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.
‘Trade Day’ to debut at UN biodiversity conference
21 Oct 2024
A historic first, the conference dedicates a thematic day to highlighting the indispensable role of trade in conserving biodiversity for sustainable and inclusive development.
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