Global foreign direct investment falls for the second consecutive year, posing acute challenges to developing countries.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 19, 2025(News )UN Trade and Development alerts that uncertainty is affecting global investment and warns of the impact insufficient financing has on developing countries to achieve the 2030 Agenda.
Africa: Foreign investment hit record high in 2024.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 19, 2025(News )Foreign investment in Africa surged by 75% to reach an all-time high of $97 billion in 2024, bolstered by liberalization and facilitation efforts across the continent.
Amid global uncertainties, trade transparency gains heightened significance
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 03, 2025(News )In times of disruption, efforts are needed more than ever to facilitate global trade, fostering trust, predictability and an enabling environment for development.
Driving trade transparency and efficiency in Egypt
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 02, 2025(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.
Turning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into a reality for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaMay 19, 2025(Blog )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to serve as Africa's gateway to economic transformation. AfCFTA is already proving to be a pivotal force in reshaping the economic landscape of Africa.
Trade tensions and rising uncertainty drag global economy towards recession.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 25, 2025(News )UNCTAD expects global growth to slow to 2.3% this year as trade and economic policy uncertainty erode business and investor confidence.
How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries
Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 22, 2025(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.
Global economy under pressure could slow to 2.3%, signals UN Trade and Development.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 16, 2025(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.
Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing economies – UN trade body
Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 14, 2025(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.
AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033, emerging as dominant frontier technology.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 07, 2025(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.