UNCTAD

Shadows for world trade in 2023

Published on: December 30, 2022
16:13

Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) World trade in 2023 will face more shadows than lights, a panorama currently marked by persistent geopolitical tensions, the conflict in Ukraine, increasing energy prices and sustained global inflation.

UNCTAD warns of policy-induced global recession

Published on: October 3, 2022
17:16

Geneva, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Monetary and fiscal policy moves in advanced economies risk pushing the world towards global recession and prolonged stagnation, UNCTAD warned in its Trade and Development Report 2022.

FM Carlos Faría explains to UNCTAD sanctions policy against Venezuela

Published on: September 20, 2022
18:36

Caracas, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Carlos Faría on Tuesday told the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan the consequences of sanctions policy against his country.

UNCTAD urges to promote export diversification in Africa

Published on: August 19, 2022
17:48

Geneva, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Friday called on nations to rethink about fundamentals of export diversification in Africa, and about supporting changes such a sector really requires.

Global trade hits record high of $ 28.5 trillion in 2021

Published on: February 17, 2022
18:23

Geneva, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) the values of global trade has reached a record level of .5 trillion in 2021, an increase of 25% on 2020 and 13% higher compared to 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

Cuba seeks development despite Covid-19 pandemic

Published on: October 5, 2021
13:35

Havana, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Trade and Investment (MINCEX) Minister Rodrigo Malmierca highlighted at UNCTAD Cuba's programs for development despite the impact of Covid-19.

Cuba presents development programs at Unctad

Published on: October 5, 2021
11:03

Havana, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) A Cuban delegation presents today its economic programs before the XV Ministerial meeting of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (Unctad).

UN chief warns about sustainable development risks

Published on: October 5, 2021
07:48

United Nations, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Monday said that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at risk of failing amid an uneven recovery from global health crisis.

UNCTAD Warns about digital disadvantages in developing countries

Published on: September 29, 2021
10:17

Geneva, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The world's largest digital platforms are increasing their investments in the data value chain, while developing countries run the risk of becoming mere suppliers of information, Unctad warned today.

Poorer countries require investment for recovery

Published on: September 28, 2021
07:29

Geneva, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) The poorest countries´ recoveries from a crisis such as the Covid-19 depends on increasing their production capacities, which entails greater state investments, UNCTAD said on Monday.

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