Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 10 – 15 March 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
Global debt at a crossroads: 14th International Debt Management Conference
The 14th International Debt Management Conference, set for 17 to 19 March in Geneva, will be a platform to discuss and…
UNCTAD: Launch of the Maritime Transport Review
Geneva, 21 October 2024 Hybrid Press Conference: 22 October 2024 at 2:30 pm CEST, 12:30 pm GMT UN...
Global Leaders Forum: Charting a new development course in a changing world
The 60th anniversary comes at a time of cascading crisis, with disruptions of global trade, soaring debt, and climate change severely…
UNCTAD Chief to visit Panama Canal ahead of 1st Globel Supply Chain Forum
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan will spotlight the negative impact of climate change on this global trade route. Urgent action is needed…
UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update shows encouraging signs amidst persistent challenges
After facing declines over several quarters, international trade is poised for a rebound in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade…
UNCTAD announces first-ever Global Supply Chain Forum
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) 2024 is set to provide a crucial platform for leaders…
UNCTAD on critical minerals: Harnessing data key to unlocking hidden treasures
An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalize and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring demand…
UNCTAD urges reforms on global debt architecture amid rising debt distress
The report advocates for a thorough re-evaluation of these factors, which encompass demographics, public health, global economic shifts, rising interest…
UNCTAD Report on the social and economic deterioration in Gaza
Utilizing innovative satellite imagery and official data, UNCTAD currently estimates that Gazan economy had already contracted by 4.5% in the…
World Investment Forum 2023 calls for sustainable action
At the 8th World Investment Forum, the UN Secretary-General calls for action from public and private sectors to deliver $500…
WEF: How can African countries boost their participation in global supply chains?
UN report highlights Africa's potential to become a major player in global supply chains, with prospects to boost wages and…
Main results: Foreign Affairs Council (Development), 4 May 2023
Brussels, 4 May 2023 The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, took place in...
5th UN Conference: EU Commissioner Urpilainen to reaffirm EU support to the least developed countries
Brussels, 6 February 2023 Tomorrow, 7 March, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, will be in...
UNCTAD: The effects of food price increases and currency depreciations on food import
Geneva, 16 December 2022 This new UNCTAD note assesses the potential effect of high prices of...
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UNCTAD convenes second forum to ramp up fight against illicit trade
Geneva, 2 September 2022 The world loses more than $2 trillion annually due to illicit...
UN trade body calls for halting crypto-currency rise in developing countries
The UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, has called for action to curb cryptocurrencies in...
Energy – Global Crisis Response Group: Remarks by UNCTAD SG Rebeca Grynspan
Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG): 3rd Brief Launch 3 August 2022 Thank you very much...
UN Secretary-General: Record oil and gas profits amid energy crisis are “immoral”
António Guterres urges support to most vulnerable, and transition to renewables 3 August 2022...
Global trade hits record $7.7 trillion in first quarter of 2022 – UNCTAD
But the positive trend for international trade may soon come to an end amid tightening...
UNCTAD: War in Ukraine raises global shipping costs, stifles trade
New York, 28 June 2022 Container shipping and global value chains have been disrupted and...
UNCTAD comments on the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
17 June 2022 We congratulate World Trade Organization member states for delivering the Ministerial Declaration...
UNCTAD: 2nd brief on the global impact of the war in Ukraine
REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT MS. REBECA...
UNCTAD: Concentrated digital markets need stronger scrutiny to protect consumers
28 April 2022 Competition and data protection issues are increasingly intersecting in a data-driven world....
New UNCTAD figures show COVID-19 boost to e-commerce sustained into 2021
25 April 2022 The pandemic’s impact on digital transformations and how e-commerce and associated digital...
UN convenes the global forum on the digital economy development
eCommerce Week 2022 will take place from 25 to 29 April 2022 and will highlight...
World on brink of a “perfect storm of crises”, warns UN Chief
New York, 13 April 2022 Dire consequences of the war on global food, energy and...
Impact of the war in Ukraine: UN presents initial findings and recommendations
Launch of the brief by the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance....
UNCTAD report on Russia’s War against Ukraine: Impact on trade and development
16 March 2022 UNCTAD’s rapid assessment of the war’s impact beyond the humanitarian crisis in...
Statement by UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan on Ukraine
Geneva, 11th of March 2022 Statement by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference...
UNCTAD: Global forum focuses on easing trade during and after COVID-19
28 January 2022 UNCTAD brings together stakeholders to examine how measures to facilitate cross-border trade...
UNCTAD15 on COVID-19: An urgent call for action to avoid global failure
05 October 2021 World leaders say inaction over the climate crisis, COVID-19 and the plight...
UNCTAD: More than 100 countries depend on commodity exports
8 September 2021 Heavy dependence on commodities has increased globally, leaving about two-thirds of developing...
UNCTAD: Is industrial policy the key to building back better?
This webinar is the first of a four-part webinar series. The purpose of this series...
Rebeca Grynspan appointed as UNCTAD Secretary-General
Geneva, 11 June 2021 – Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica will be the new Secretary-General of...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 4 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: SPECIAL: COVID-19 UNCTAD: New portal tracks COVID-19 impact on trade...
UNCTAD: Global E-Commerce Jumps to $26.7 Trillion, Covid-19 Boosts Online Retail Sales
The pandemic has, however, resulted in mixed fortunes for some e commerce companies, reversing the...
UNCTAD on China: The rise of a trade titan
27 April 2021 By Alessandro Nicita and Carlos Razo, UNCTAD China is perhaps one of...
Shipping during COVID-19: Why container freight rates have surged – UNCTAD Policy Brief
23 April 2021 UNCTAD examines the complex factors behind the unprecedented shortage of containers hampering...
Recommendation for an EU COUNCIL DECISION authorizing the opening of negotiations to amend the International Cocoa Agreement 2010
The present recommendation concerns a decision authorising the Commission to engage on behalf of the...