Commodity dependence: 5 things you need to know
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Agriculture, energy and mining products underpin global trade, but too much dependence on them can leave an economy vulnerable and people poor, especially in developing countries.
World Investment Forum 2023: Global leaders urge action for sustainable development
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The UN Secretary-General calls for the public and private sectors to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries.
UNCTAD urges channelling net-zero finance to support the energy transition in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )It issued the call at the 8th World Investment Forum, underscoring the vital need for capital in developing countries, where substantial growth opportunities exist.
IFAD President at UNGA: “The climate crisis hinders efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty”.
Stories & Blogs IFAD (News )“The climate crisis hinders our efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty. The growing global population is dependent on a diet that places significant pressure on increasingly scarce land and water resources. This exacerbates inequalities and social unrest
North Africa is struggling to cope. The terrible events of this week will become all too familiar unless we invest in resilience
Stories & Blogs IFAD (Blog )The true impact of the earthquake is yet to be determined as roads are opened and aid slowly trickles in. Hopes of finding survivors are slim, while those who made it through the initial disaster now face a host of new challenges.
