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In 2024, foreign direct investment in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa surged in construction and basic metals, with energy and gas remaining the top recipient in the region.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/a4vq50XJKsb
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/lyQP50XJKir
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/a4vq50XJKsb
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/lyQP50XJKir
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In 2024, foreign direct investment in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa surged in construction and basic metals, with energy and gas remaining the top recipient in the region.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/a4vq50XJKsb
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/lyQP50XJKir
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/a4vq50XJKsb
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/lyQP50XJKir
#YearInReview
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
https://ow.ly/LEI250XNP96
#UNCTAD16
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
https://ow.ly/LEI250XNP96
#UNCTAD16
December 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#YearInReview
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
https://ow.ly/LEI250XNP96
#UNCTAD16
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
https://ow.ly/LEI250XNP96
#UNCTAD16
Malaga (Spain) recorded the strongest percentage growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index over the period, with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level.
📊 Read the insight: https://ow.ly/o7F350XN9Sb
▶️ Get the data: https://ow.ly/gmA150XN9Qr
📊 Read the insight: https://ow.ly/o7F350XN9Sb
▶️ Get the data: https://ow.ly/gmA150XN9Qr
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Malaga (Spain) recorded the strongest percentage growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index over the period, with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level.
📊 Read the insight: https://ow.ly/o7F350XN9Sb
▶️ Get the data: https://ow.ly/gmA150XN9Qr
📊 Read the insight: https://ow.ly/o7F350XN9Sb
▶️ Get the data: https://ow.ly/gmA150XN9Qr
Small island nations use digital tools to build stronger economies.
UNCTAD shows how targeted training helped countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia & the Pacific design smarter trade policies, develop secure digital systems & use data to grow their digital economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/arLl50XLkJb
UNCTAD shows how targeted training helped countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia & the Pacific design smarter trade policies, develop secure digital systems & use data to grow their digital economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/arLl50XLkJb
December 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Small island nations use digital tools to build stronger economies.
UNCTAD shows how targeted training helped countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia & the Pacific design smarter trade policies, develop secure digital systems & use data to grow their digital economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/arLl50XLkJb
UNCTAD shows how targeted training helped countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia & the Pacific design smarter trade policies, develop secure digital systems & use data to grow their digital economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/arLl50XLkJb
How can carbon markets help drive sustainable growth?
The carbon market in the world’s poorest countries is worth $403 million – about 1% of bilateral aid.
Used right, it can spark investment and climate action, but it won’t close the gap alone.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/iuSc50XNMWK
The carbon market in the world’s poorest countries is worth $403 million – about 1% of bilateral aid.
Used right, it can spark investment and climate action, but it won’t close the gap alone.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/iuSc50XNMWK
December 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
How can carbon markets help drive sustainable growth?
The carbon market in the world’s poorest countries is worth $403 million – about 1% of bilateral aid.
Used right, it can spark investment and climate action, but it won’t close the gap alone.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/iuSc50XNMWK
The carbon market in the world’s poorest countries is worth $403 million – about 1% of bilateral aid.
Used right, it can spark investment and climate action, but it won’t close the gap alone.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/iuSc50XNMWK
Many developing countries rely on external borrowing due to small domestic financial markets.
They pay 7–11% to borrow, compared with 1–4% in major advanced economies – limiting investment and slowing growth.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/4IV150XJMRL
They pay 7–11% to borrow, compared with 1–4% in major advanced economies – limiting investment and slowing growth.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/4IV150XJMRL
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Many developing countries rely on external borrowing due to small domestic financial markets.
They pay 7–11% to borrow, compared with 1–4% in major advanced economies – limiting investment and slowing growth.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/4IV150XJMRL
They pay 7–11% to borrow, compared with 1–4% in major advanced economies – limiting investment and slowing growth.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/4IV150XJMRL
UNCTAD Empowerment Programme for Trade Facilitation marks 10-year milestone
Through the programme, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and partners help more than 80 economies boost trade by cutting red tape and harnessing digitalization.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/HLs650XMAiT
Through the programme, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and partners help more than 80 economies boost trade by cutting red tape and harnessing digitalization.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/HLs650XMAiT
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
UNCTAD Empowerment Programme for Trade Facilitation marks 10-year milestone
Through the programme, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and partners help more than 80 economies boost trade by cutting red tape and harnessing digitalization.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/HLs650XMAiT
Through the programme, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and partners help more than 80 economies boost trade by cutting red tape and harnessing digitalization.
▶️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/HLs650XMAiT
📊 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launched a global database on e‑commerce value, the first of its kind to consolidate available national estimates to reveal new insights as well as where major information gaps persist.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/8tgP50XNMpN
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/8tgP50XNMpN
December 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
📊 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launched a global database on e‑commerce value, the first of its kind to consolidate available national estimates to reveal new insights as well as where major information gaps persist.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/8tgP50XNMpN
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/8tgP50XNMpN
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As we reach the end of a busy and complex 2025, I wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
As we reach the end of a busy and complex 2025, I wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous 2026.
Across Africa, small businesses need reliable finance to grow and compete.
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report explores how better supply chain finance can help African businesses grow, improve cash flow and strengthen regional trade.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/732Z50XLl5b
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report explores how better supply chain finance can help African businesses grow, improve cash flow and strengthen regional trade.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/732Z50XLl5b
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Across Africa, small businesses need reliable finance to grow and compete.
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report explores how better supply chain finance can help African businesses grow, improve cash flow and strengthen regional trade.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/732Z50XLl5b
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report explores how better supply chain finance can help African businesses grow, improve cash flow and strengthen regional trade.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/732Z50XLl5b
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Growing our partnership with Saudi Arabia to make investment a force for inclusive growth and global prosperity.
Grateful for the conversation and the warm welcome from H.E. Minister Khalid Al-Falih.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Grateful for the conversation and the warm welcome from H.E. Minister Khalid Al-Falih.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
December 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Growing our partnership with Saudi Arabia to make investment a force for inclusive growth and global prosperity.
Grateful for the conversation and the warm welcome from H.E. Minister Khalid Al-Falih.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Grateful for the conversation and the warm welcome from H.E. Minister Khalid Al-Falih.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Tahira Ahmadi & Shafiqa Rahimi are entrepreneurs in southern Afghanistan strengthening their businesses through capacity-building programmes.
An initiative by UNCTAD & the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan is helping women entrepreneurs build the skills they need to grow. https://ow.ly/ZmPj50XNizF
An initiative by UNCTAD & the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan is helping women entrepreneurs build the skills they need to grow. https://ow.ly/ZmPj50XNizF
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tahira Ahmadi & Shafiqa Rahimi are entrepreneurs in southern Afghanistan strengthening their businesses through capacity-building programmes.
An initiative by UNCTAD & the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan is helping women entrepreneurs build the skills they need to grow. https://ow.ly/ZmPj50XNizF
An initiative by UNCTAD & the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan is helping women entrepreneurs build the skills they need to grow. https://ow.ly/ZmPj50XNizF
Across borders in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, many women depend on small cross-border trade to support their families.
Yet they face unclear rules, safety risks, limited access to finance and heavy care burdens.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study : https://ow.ly/xi5X50XNeEI
Yet they face unclear rules, safety risks, limited access to finance and heavy care burdens.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study : https://ow.ly/xi5X50XNeEI
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Across borders in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, many women depend on small cross-border trade to support their families.
Yet they face unclear rules, safety risks, limited access to finance and heavy care burdens.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study : https://ow.ly/xi5X50XNeEI
Yet they face unclear rules, safety risks, limited access to finance and heavy care burdens.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study : https://ow.ly/xi5X50XNeEI
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Launching the new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Entrepreneurship Forum with the Social Development Bank in Saudi Arabia to support the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030.
Supporting entrepreneurship and investment remains part of the key work of UNCTAD. Exciting project ahead.
Supporting entrepreneurship and investment remains part of the key work of UNCTAD. Exciting project ahead.
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Launching the new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Entrepreneurship Forum with the Social Development Bank in Saudi Arabia to support the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030.
Supporting entrepreneurship and investment remains part of the key work of UNCTAD. Exciting project ahead.
Supporting entrepreneurship and investment remains part of the key work of UNCTAD. Exciting project ahead.
AI is transforming entrepreneurship. What needs to happen next?
To translate AI into real business value, it’s crucial that entrepreneurs in developing countries get the support they need in terms of skills, finance and enabling ecosystems.
▶️ https://ow.ly/CwPg50XN3Rr
To translate AI into real business value, it’s crucial that entrepreneurs in developing countries get the support they need in terms of skills, finance and enabling ecosystems.
▶️ https://ow.ly/CwPg50XN3Rr
December 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
AI is transforming entrepreneurship. What needs to happen next?
To translate AI into real business value, it’s crucial that entrepreneurs in developing countries get the support they need in terms of skills, finance and enabling ecosystems.
▶️ https://ow.ly/CwPg50XN3Rr
To translate AI into real business value, it’s crucial that entrepreneurs in developing countries get the support they need in terms of skills, finance and enabling ecosystems.
▶️ https://ow.ly/CwPg50XN3Rr
Developing economies are growing faster and now generate over 40% of global output and nearly half of world trade.
Yet they hold just 25% of global financial market value – a structural imbalance that constrains development.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/hXxq50XJMNa
Yet they hold just 25% of global financial market value – a structural imbalance that constrains development.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/hXxq50XJMNa
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Developing economies are growing faster and now generate over 40% of global output and nearly half of world trade.
Yet they hold just 25% of global financial market value – a structural imbalance that constrains development.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/hXxq50XJMNa
Yet they hold just 25% of global financial market value – a structural imbalance that constrains development.
▶️ Full story: https://ow.ly/hXxq50XJMNa
Voluntary carbon markets can help channel finance toward climate action – especially in developing countries – but only if they function with trust and transparency.
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report ▶️ https://ow.ly/ak8L50XMvN3
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report ▶️ https://ow.ly/ak8L50XMvN3
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Voluntary carbon markets can help channel finance toward climate action – especially in developing countries – but only if they function with trust and transparency.
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report ▶️ https://ow.ly/ak8L50XMvN3
New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report ▶️ https://ow.ly/ak8L50XMvN3
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Honoured and inspired to meet H.E. Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, to discuss advancing inclusive economic cooperation, especially in support of the most vulnerable and promoting peace dialogue, tolerance & sustainable development.
December 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Honoured and inspired to meet H.E. Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, to discuss advancing inclusive economic cooperation, especially in support of the most vulnerable and promoting peace dialogue, tolerance & sustainable development.
Trade growth in the first half of the year has dropped from 4% to between 2.5% and 3%.
In the United States, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.8% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026.
China’s economy is slowing, too.
▶️ UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/Zqeu50XKnyg
In the United States, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.8% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026.
China’s economy is slowing, too.
▶️ UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/Zqeu50XKnyg
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Trade growth in the first half of the year has dropped from 4% to between 2.5% and 3%.
In the United States, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.8% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026.
China’s economy is slowing, too.
▶️ UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/Zqeu50XKnyg
In the United States, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.8% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026.
China’s economy is slowing, too.
▶️ UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/Zqeu50XKnyg
From record trade flows & rapid advances in artificial intelligence to slowing investment & mounting debt pressures, 2025 sent strong & often contradictory signals about the state of the global economy.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s most-read stories ▶️ https://ow.ly/A12Q50XLGb4
#YearInReview
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s most-read stories ▶️ https://ow.ly/A12Q50XLGb4
#YearInReview
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From record trade flows & rapid advances in artificial intelligence to slowing investment & mounting debt pressures, 2025 sent strong & often contradictory signals about the state of the global economy.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s most-read stories ▶️ https://ow.ly/A12Q50XLGb4
#YearInReview
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s most-read stories ▶️ https://ow.ly/A12Q50XLGb4
#YearInReview
How inclusive are a country’s exports?
New UN research shows that countries with more inclusive exports tend to grow faster.
Even a small rise in export inclusiveness is linked to higher income growth per person.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/F4WB50XKp2F
New UN research shows that countries with more inclusive exports tend to grow faster.
Even a small rise in export inclusiveness is linked to higher income growth per person.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/F4WB50XKp2F
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
How inclusive are a country’s exports?
New UN research shows that countries with more inclusive exports tend to grow faster.
Even a small rise in export inclusiveness is linked to higher income growth per person.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/F4WB50XKp2F
New UN research shows that countries with more inclusive exports tend to grow faster.
Even a small rise in export inclusiveness is linked to higher income growth per person.
▶️ Full report: https://ow.ly/F4WB50XKp2F
▶️ Our most-read stories of 2025
From record trade flows and rapid advances in artificial intelligence to slowing investment and mounting debt pressures, 2025 sent strong and often contradictory signals about the state of the global economy.
Read here: ow.ly/NocR50XMC52
#YearInReview #2025InReview
From record trade flows and rapid advances in artificial intelligence to slowing investment and mounting debt pressures, 2025 sent strong and often contradictory signals about the state of the global economy.
Read here: ow.ly/NocR50XMC52
#YearInReview #2025InReview
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
▶️ Our most-read stories of 2025
From record trade flows and rapid advances in artificial intelligence to slowing investment and mounting debt pressures, 2025 sent strong and often contradictory signals about the state of the global economy.
Read here: ow.ly/NocR50XMC52
#YearInReview #2025InReview
From record trade flows and rapid advances in artificial intelligence to slowing investment and mounting debt pressures, 2025 sent strong and often contradictory signals about the state of the global economy.
Read here: ow.ly/NocR50XMC52
#YearInReview #2025InReview
A new Checklist for Consumer Protection Agencies using Artificial Intelligence has been released to help public authorities decide if, when, and how to use AI responsibly as digital markets evolve.
▶️ Read here: https://ow.ly/ZUU350XMzjB
▶️ Read here: https://ow.ly/ZUU350XMzjB
December 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A new Checklist for Consumer Protection Agencies using Artificial Intelligence has been released to help public authorities decide if, when, and how to use AI responsibly as digital markets evolve.
▶️ Read here: https://ow.ly/ZUU350XMzjB
▶️ Read here: https://ow.ly/ZUU350XMzjB
AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033, emerging as dominant frontier technology.
Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared.
▶️ https://ow.ly/qYgt50XLmZP
#YearInReview #2025InReview
Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared.
▶️ https://ow.ly/qYgt50XLmZP
#YearInReview #2025InReview
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033, emerging as dominant frontier technology.
Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared.
▶️ https://ow.ly/qYgt50XLmZP
#YearInReview #2025InReview
Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared.
▶️ https://ow.ly/qYgt50XLmZP
#YearInReview #2025InReview
📣 🇺🇳 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Academy of International Business (AIB) invite submissions of original papers on international investment and development.
Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity.
▶️ https://ow.ly/kNEo50XMwks
Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity.
▶️ https://ow.ly/kNEo50XMwks
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📣 🇺🇳 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Academy of International Business (AIB) invite submissions of original papers on international investment and development.
Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity.
▶️ https://ow.ly/kNEo50XMwks
Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity.
▶️ https://ow.ly/kNEo50XMwks