Driving trade transparency and efficiency in Egypt
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )How can streamlined trade processes unlock growth for Egypt? With UNCTAD’s support, the country is paving the way for a more transparent and efficient trading system.
Amid global uncertainties, trade transparency gains heightened significance
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )In times of disruption, efforts are needed more than ever to facilitate global trade, fostering trust, predictability and an enabling environment for development.
Ocean for sustainable development: What needs to happen next.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The 2025 UN Ocean Conference offers a pivotal chance to shore up a more sustainable blue economy for ocean health and shared prosperity.
Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing economies – UN trade body
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Already grappling with low growth and mounting uncertainty, vulnerable and small economies, whose activities have a negligible effect on trade deficits, should be exempt from new tariff hikes.
Global economy under pressure could slow to 2.3%, signals UN Trade and Development.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Stronger policy coordination and regional trade are urgently needed, with the world economy on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty.
How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )From protecting the environment to empowering bottom-up innovation and improving livelihoods, efforts are underway to connect the dots and accelerate progress towards prosperity for all.
Trade tensions and rising uncertainty drag global economy towards recession.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )UNCTAD expects global growth to slow to 2.3% this year as trade and economic policy uncertainty erode business and investor confidence.
Global trade in 2025: Resilience under pressure
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )As trade uncertainty grows, global cooperation and balanced policies will be key to preventing economic fragmentation and safeguarding long-term growth.
AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033, emerging as dominant frontier technology.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )AI’s rapid rise risks deepening divides, with development concentrated in major economies and firms. Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared.
Global trade in 2025: Resilience under pressure.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )As trade uncertainty grows, global cooperation and balanced policies will be key to preventing economic fragmentation and safeguarding long-term growth.