Tag: UNCTAD
Better access to G20 markets could boost exports from poorest countries...
The world’s poorest countries are barely engaging in the global economy, but fully liberalising trade for these countries into G20 markets could boost their...
Declining trade value amid volume growth alarming, says UNCTAD
The falling value of world trade in goods and services even as the global economy grew in 2015 gives cause for concern, said a...
Vanuatu celebrates 15 years of automated customs
Meeting with other customs officials in a UN meeting room on a frosty European winter's day, Ben Malas is a long way from his...
Access to tech, financial aid made easy with eTrade program
Policy makers in developing countries will be able to access cutting edge technical and financial assistance on e-commerce, when the eTrade for All launches...
Biotrade growing exponentially
The trade in sustainable plant and animal products - or "BioTrade" - is growing exponentially, with export values reaching $4.5 billion in 2015 from...
PH customs eyes ASYCUDA World to automate processes
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in discussions to implement by next year ASYCUDA World, the latest version of the Automated System for...
UNCTAD’S Kituyi defends international trade deals
UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi has defended international trade as the best means for developing countries to create jobs and tackle inequality in an article...
Digital economy offers “phenomenal” opportunities
The digital economy offers phenomenal opportunities to engage more individuals and small businesses in the global economy, but it also risks opening up new...
G20 members not raising barriers to investment – joint UNCTAD-OECD report
Respecting commitments made at their Hangzhou summit in September, G20 members are not raising new barriers to investment, according to a joint report released...
Policy makers should use trade in fight vs climate change
National governments should take a closer look at the ways in which trade can help spread the use of green technologies and therefore to...
