Critical minerals: Harnessing data key to unlocking hidden treasures
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 08, 2024(News )An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalize and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring demand for minerals vital for the transition to clean energy.
Commodity dependence: 5 things you need to know
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 09, 2023(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.
Leaders at the UN General Assembly pledge to reduce the gender pay gap.
Stories & Blogs ILOSep 18, 2023(News )These commitments are expected to provide momentum in addressing the significant pay disparities between men and women, with initiatives ranging from funding apprenticeship programs to expanding pay transparency efforts.
Africa's rise as a global supply chain force: UNCTAD report
Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 16, 2023(News )With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.