Coalition commits to Action Plan to increase private investment mobilization for developing countries by end of 2027.
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 01, 2025(Story )A coalition of governments, international development partners and private sector groups are announcing the development of an Action Plan to increase the mobilization of private sector capital at scale in developing countries.
Global public debt hit a record $102 trillion in 2024, striking developing countries hardest
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 26, 2025(News )Since 2010, developing countries’ debt has grown twice as fast as that of advanced economies. Today, 3.4 billion people live in countries spending more on interest payments than on health or education.
Developing countries face record-high public debt burdens. Now is the time for reform.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 26, 2025(News )Rising debt burdens are threatening the world’s already fragile path to sustainable development, warns the UN ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development..
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.
Tanzania hosts continental push for inclusive internet governance.
Stories & Blogs ECAJun 09, 2025(News )More than 1,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond gathered in Dar es Salaam from 29 to 31 May for the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF).
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.
Tackling Illicit Financial Flows: Africa's Path to Reparatory Justice.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 31, 2025(Story )“Africa is experiencing significant losses, estimated at around $40 billion annually, due to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector” Antonio Pedro, (ECA).
Experts highlight need to enhance transparency in sovereign credit rating methodologies.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )African policymakers are stepping up calls for greater transparency and fairness in how global credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk.