outlines a clear vision for landlocked developing countries to enhance trade opportunities through regional cooperation, digital readiness, and targeted reforms.
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As global plastic trade surpasses $1.1 trillion, of rising environmental harm and calls for trade reforms, investment in sustainable alternatives, and a unified global treaty to curb pollution.
Over two-thirds of developing countries remain reliant on , risking instability and missed opportunities without urgent economic diversification.
A small number of digital giants now control nearly half of global digital market sales, about increasing market concentration.
Despite a headline rise in 2024, UNCTAD warns that global FDI is in decline for the second year, exposing a widening disconnect between capital flows and development needs.
The latest from examines the ocean economy – a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks.
The will unite global leaders to address urgent ocean challenges, drive sustainable use, and protect livelihoods dependent on marine ecosystems and trade.
Afghanistan’s adoption of the has revolutionized humanitarian logistics by slashing paperwork, accelerating customs clearance, and enhancing transparency for faster, more efficient aid delivery.
With global demand for copper set to soar 40% by 2040, that supply shortfalls could derail clean energy and digital transitions unless smarter trade, investment, and recycling strategies are urgently adopted.
UNCTAD forecasts global growth will slow to 2.3% in 2025, , as escalating trade tensions and record-high policy uncertainty trigger financial volatility and erode business confidence worldwide.
As global growth slows to 2.3% in 2025 amid rising trade tensions, UNCTAD urges stronger policy coordination and regional integration to support developing economies.
Antibiotics save lives. But when the supplies run low or bacteria become resistant, the risks grow — especially in developing countries. On this episode of ’s , economist Bruno Casella explores the challenges of securing essential antibiotics, the impact of limited local production, and how better investment and coordination can strengthen supply chains.
±«±·°ä°Õ´¡¶Ù’s highlights Artificial Intelligence’s massive economic potential, urging investment in digital infrastructure and stronger international cooperation to ensure AI benefits are shared globally.
At the , UNCTAD called for urgent reforms to global debt management to prevent the current debt crisis from hindering long-term development and stability.
Not long ago, we were deep in a cost-of-living crisis. Inflation has now eased a bit but geopolitics remain tense and the global economy is still struggling to recover.
But rather than moving towards more open trade, many countries are becoming more protectionist. Adding to the unease, countries are threatening to slap huge tariffs on major trading partners.
In the current climate, there are fears that escalating tariffs could lead to trade wars - a scenario with grim prospects for many developing countries. For more on the ins and outs of tariffs, tune in to the ±«±·°ä°Õ´¡¶Ù’s with Emily Blanchard, former Chief Economist at the U.S. State Department and Associate Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.