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.
Mind the gap: Getting digital-ready for shared prosperity.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 15, 2025(News )From policy and reforms to infrastructure and cooperation, a new study unpacks what developing economies need to harness digital trade for inclusive growth.
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.
Breaking down barriers for women digital entrepreneurs: What’s next?
Stories & Blogs UNCTADSep 05, 2025(News )A new study examines the systemic barriers holding women’s businesses back in the digital economy, calling for targeted measures to change course.
Harnessing Africa’s digital economy for regional integration and shared prosperity.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 26, 2025(News )Algeria launches UNCTAD’s eTrade Readiness Assessment to empower small businesses and deepen continental integration.
From Poetry to Policy: RC Mohamed Fall and Maryam Bukar-Hassan on Culture, Youth, and Peace
Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 12, 2025(Story )In Nigeria, youth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to sustainable development and peace.
Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.
As the world looks away, women suffer in silence
Stories & Blogs OCHAJun 25, 2025(News )Donors’ brutal funding cuts to humanitarian aid are having a devastating impact on programmes that specifically support women and girls at risk of gender-based violence.
Empowering Ghana’s Entrepreneurs: Building a Digital Future for Women and Youth-Led MSMEs
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 30, 2025(Story )While MSMEs contribute significantly to the economy, making up 92 percent of businesses in the country, their potential remains stifled by systemic barriers.
Malawi: Safe spaces nurture drought-affected women and girls.
Stories & Blogs OCHAApr 28, 2025(News )"I am happy I was able to return to school after giving birth," said Thokozani, 20, from Balaka district, southern Malawi.