Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 17, 2026(News )The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty.
Making country branding work for trade: ITC Executive Director on meeting with Prime Minister of Madagascar
Stories & Blogs ITCMar 04, 2026(Speech )"Tourism makes up 10% of the global economy, and it’s a key driver of sustainable economic growth for many developing countries, especially small island developing states."Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, ITC
Trade for economic empowerment and gender equality: What comes next.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 16, 2025(News )Sustained efforts are underway to ensure that the benefits of trade are shared more broadly and that trade policy powers a more prosperous future leaving no one behind.
How the African Trade Observatory strengthens trade policy.
Stories & Blogs ITCOct 15, 2025(News )As Africa moves forward with the implementation of the AfCFTA, policymakers need robust, data-driven trade tools to monitor the state of intra-African integration.
Flipping the script on critical raw materials: ITC Executive Director on Africa’s role.
Stories & Blogs ITCOct 15, 2025(News )No more “Scramble for Africa”: We need to flip the script. In the global conversation on critical raw materials, Africa needs to see itself as the prize.
‘A pivotal moment to reshape the global economic agenda’ – Rebeca Grynspan.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 13, 2025(News )Speaking ahead of the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16), the secretary-general underscored the meeting’s importance amid mounting global uncertainty and inequalities.
Global trade up 2.5% in second quarter, on track for record highs in 2025.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 09, 2025(News )Resilient growth continues despite policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Barring major shocks in the final months of the year, global trade is on track to surpass its 2024 record.
Explore global investment data and changing trends.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 07, 2025(News )The UNCTAD FDI Explorer shows tracks shifts in global investment flows. Users can explore data by region or economy and compare trends since 1990.
New digital platform eases processes, powers investment in Zimbabwe.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADSep 23, 2025(News )The African nation takes a major step to simplifying investment procedures with the launch of its new eRegulations investment portal – with support from UN Trade and Development and partners.
‘We Must Never Give Up’, Secretary-General Tells World Leaders, Urging Bold Global Action on Peace, Human Rights, Climate Justice, in High-Level Debate Remarks.
Stories & Blogs UNSep 23, 2025(Press Release )“…Let us choose a global economy that works for everyone. Let us choose human rights and dignity. And let us power a just transition for people and planet...” said António Guterres.