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Kenyan university and German think tank the latest to join UNCTAD Virtual Institute

Moi University, the second oldest university in Kenya, and the German Development Institute (DIE), one of the world's leading development think tanks, joined the Virtual Institute recently, expanding the institutional membership to 75 universities and think tanks from 39 countries.

World merchandise exports volume growth slowed down to 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2011

In the fourth quarter of 2011, world merchandise exports and imports volume growth (over previous quarter) went up by 0.9% and 1.3% respectively. Both numbers are less than average growth rate in the same quarter of the past 5 years (2006-2010) with 2.8% and 2.2% respectively. This indicates a global slowdown in the trade activities.

UK Trade and Investment Minister welcomes UNCTAD World Investment Report

"This is a fantastic vote in the future of the British economy and British businesses," said Lord Stephen Green, UK Trade and Investment Minister, as the World Investment Report placed the UK top in Europe and second in the world for attracting inward investment, after the United States.

UNCTAD S-G opens training course for transition economy countries in Belgrade

The 24th UNCTAD regional training course on key issues on the international economic agenda is being held at the Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Regional Integration of Serbia.

UNCTAD S-G presents World Investment Report 2012 at roundtable in London

UNCTAD's new Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development unveiled in its 2012 World Investment Report was presented today by Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi at a roundtable discussion organised by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London.

UNCTAD work on Africa reviewed, encouraged by governing board

Delegations expressed appreciation for the quality of UNCTAD's work in support of Africa at the 55th executive session of the Trade and Development Board on 3rd July.

"Bad aid" slammed at ECOSOC session, calls made for review of effectiveness, new sources

The Third Development Cooperation Forum taking place at the current ECOSOC session in New York was asked to recommit to global development partnership, rethink current practices and jointly reenergize global development cooperation, as focus was directed to aid effectiveness and development financing.

ECOSOC high-level policy dialogue on world economy elicits lively debate

UN Member States took the floor during an interactive discussion at the ECOSOC high-level policy dialogue on the current state of the world economy held in New York "on 3rd July, expressing concerns on unemployment, sustainability, and global economic governance.

UNCTAD to continue close collaboration with NEPAD

The Trade and Development Board of UNCTAD concluded its executive session on 3 July with a panel discussion on NEPAD -- the New Economic Partnership for Africa's Development -- and welcomed the continuing role of UNCTAD in support of NEPAD.

Peer review held for upcoming LDC report 2012

"Harnessing Remittances and Diaspora Knowledge for Productive Capacities in the Least Developed Countries" is the working title and theme of this year's LDC Report currently under preparation by UNCTAD.