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A comprehensive analysis of population movement within Africa demonstrates it could have unexpected economic benefits and support development on the continent.

UNCTAD applauds the decision of South Africa's Cabinet to approve the first phase of a new intellectual property policy that paves the way to better access to medicine in the country.

Written by Jane Muthumbi, Junior Davis and Milasoa Cherel-Robson of UNCTAD

​From 15 to 18 May, UNCTAD, United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) hosted a regional workshop on International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago).

Fracking remains controversial, but a dispassionate review of the pluses and minuses of shale gas extraction can shed light on pressing energy needs.

Palestinian envoy submits letter from President Mahmoud Abbas requesting membership of UNCTAD.

A manager of the organization Solar Sister says that affordable, clean energy products can reduce poverty, curb household pollution and empower women in rural areas.

​The 2018 Technology and Innovation Report anticipates a world where the right policy mix steers rapid technological change toward solving development challenges.

Labour markets and educational needs are being transformed for women and young people by the onslaught of fast-moving technological change, a United Nations commission hears

The pitfalls and benefits of new technology must be grasped by the international community if governments plan to exploit it for inclusive growth, UN meeting hears.