The South needs sit-ups
Although the World Trade Organization is not the South's favourite negotiating platform, the latter must strengthen itself against the Northern moves
World economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say
Consistency seen across a range of indicators, according to UNCTAD’s chief statistician
UN reports demands review of non-tariff measures to boost world trade
If implemented in the right trade, such measures can help in achieving sustainable development goals
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Private sector not dependable to achieve SDGs: UNCTAD
Its contribution to developing countries’ debt increases to 139% of GDP in 2017 from 79% in 2008
Need public spending to fund Sustainable Development Goals: UNCTAD
'Fund poor, developing countries; lend easy to low-income economies'
More developing nations now dependent on commodity exports: UN report
It can negatively affect human development indicators like life expectancy, education and per capita income
Debt in Eastern Africa rising rapidly, but remains manageable
An additional US$600 billion is needed in Africa every year until 2030 in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Don't hold digital trade talks in WTO: Civil society groups call on governments
Developing countries must come up with their own agenda for digital industrialisation instead of advancing ones by tech giants, say …
Global FDI down 35% due to COVID-19: UNCTAD
The pandemic caused collapse in investment flows to sectors relevant for Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries, flags report
Economic growth in least developed countries of Africa saw sharp decline since 2012
According to a new report, global poverty is increasingly concentrated within the group of 48 LDC countries
COVID-19: Global trade to decline 27% in Q2, warns UNCTAD
Global trade value slumped 3% in first quarter of 2020, according to the report
Focus on economic diversification imperative to cope with climate crisis: Report
Extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes can lead to ‘physical stranding’ of natural resources, rendering them impossible …
Israel's fiscal standoff impacts environment, health of Palestinians: UNCTAD
People living in Gaza, the West Bank including East Jerusalem are facing major shortage of electricity, access to good quality water, destruction …
UN report shows the way to overcome stagnation, revive economy
Public investments should be a key to addressing the so-called secular stagnation being seen in developed countries, the study says
Worry for economy: Labour’s contribution to income keeps dipping
Income is being transferred from workers to capitalists, finds the latest UNCTAD report
UNCTAD awards investment panels of Costa Rica, Korea, the Netherlands for boosting healthcare
The investment promotion agencies were recognised for promoting new investment in health infrastructure, helping manufacture medical devices, …
Small island states faced thrice as much fall in GDP in 2020 as other developing countries: UN
The COVID-19 pandemic affected all spheres of live in the climatically sensitive small island countries, according to a new UN report
Who benefits most from US-China trade war: Chinese ‘province’ Taiwan
American consumers pay more now; imports from others significantly up; no gains for US Inc: UNCTAD report
Almost 60% of Africa’s low-income countries in debt distress: UNCTAD
Ghana and Tunisia are in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency loans
Least developed countries need help to overcome COVID-19-induced economic setback: UNCTAD
Boosting productive capacities biggest hope for LDC to cushion COVID-19 impacts
Rechargeable batteries: UNCTAD report warns of raw material uncertainties
A few countries control reserves of key inputs like cobalt, manganese, lithium, graphite
COVID-19: UNCTAD predicts $3.4 tln debt for developing countries
Income losses to exceed $220 bln in developing countries, says report
Economic downturn eats into climate mitigation, adaptation funding: UNCTAD
Reduced green investment will put a spanner in the efforts to fasttrack solutions for climate change.
