The World Investment Report by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows a 2% decrease in global foreign direct investment (FDI) to $1.3 trillion in 2023, driven by increasing trade and geopolitical tensions in a slowing global economy. The report suggests…
Introduction The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its Annual Report 2023, highlighting the organization’s efforts to promote sustainable strategies for people, planet, and prosperity. The report emphasizes the challenges faced by developing countries in the wake…
Introduction The Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) aims to promote rapid and inclusive economic development among LLDCs. The VPoA prioritizes several key areas, including regional integration and cooperation, structural economic transformation, and means of implementation.…
Introduction The UN Trade and Development has recently published the Digital Economy Report 2021, which examines the implications of growing cross-border data flows, especially for developing countries. The report emphasizes the significance of data as a vital strategic asset for…
THE PREDICAMENT OF COMMODITY-DEPENDENT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Introduction The Commodities and Development Report 2023, published by the UN Trade and Development, sheds light on the challenges faced by commodity-dependent developing countries (CDDCs) and the need for economic diversification amidst global challenges…
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released its much-anticipated 2023 report titled ” TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION REPORT 2023: Opening Green Windows-Technological Opportunities for a Low-Carbon World.” This report delves into the intersection of technology, innovation, and…
The UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2022 examines the challenges and opportunities facing the world economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report argues that the pandemic has underscored the need for a new development agenda that prioritizes…