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Rising inequality a blight on our development hopes

Rising inequality a blight on our development hopes

26 Jun 2019
The development gains of the 20th century are being eroded by growing inequality - and something needs to be done about it.
Lesotho ready to channel its growth to go digital

Lesotho ready to channel its growth to go digital

25 Jun 2019
New report on Lesotho shows how the small, mountainous nation could unlock its digital market to diversify its economy.
UNCTAD takes the pulse of global goals

UNCTAD takes the pulse of global goals

25 Jun 2019
New online statistical review helps to illustrate, in a quantitative way, UNCTAD's important contribution to the implementation of the global goals.
Trainees from 40 countries complete annual trade and gender course

Trainees from 40 countries complete annual trade and gender course

20 Jun 2019
Participants emerge well-equipped to mainstream gender equality in trade policymaking and committed to narrowing gender inequalities.
La gestion des ports au cœur du développement des pays du sud

La gestion des ports au cœur du développement des pays du sud

20 Jun 2019
Le Secrétaire général reconduit pour 5 ans son partenariat de formation avec les Autorités portuaires de Marseille.
UNCTAD in inter-agency plan to protect oceans and seas

UNCTAD in inter-agency plan to protect oceans and seas

20 Jun 2019
Three UN agencies seek $8.2 million to help countries harness sustainable use and trade in seafood and other ocean-based sectors.
Scale up businesses that positively impact society, experts say

Scale up businesses that positively impact society, experts say

19 Jun 2019
The inclusive business space is an unprecedented economic opportunity with 4.5 billion people in developing countries representing a market of US$5 trillion.
Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones

Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones

12 Jun 2019
More than 1,000 zones were created in the last five years, and at least 500 more are in the pipeline for the coming years.
Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%

Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%

12 Jun 2019
Continent-wide trade agreement bodes well for future investment in Africa and burgeoning special economic zones further buttress prospects.
Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile

Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile

12 Jun 2019
Least developed countries recover, led by Asia, while small island developing states contract again as flows to Caribbean and African islands flounder.