UNCTAD

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.

Global economy to grow by 5.3% in 2021, says UN

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:19

Geneva, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) In 2021, the global economy will bounce back with growth of 5.3%, the fastest in nearly 50 years, but the rebound is, however, highly uneven along regional, sectoral and income lines, according to UNCTAD´s Trade and Development Report 2021.

More than 100 countries depend on commodity exports, says UNCTAD

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:43

Geneva, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) In last decade, the number of countries depending on commodity exports has increased, making nations more vulnerable to economic shocks and price fluctuations, the UNCTAD reported on Wednesday.

Int´l organizations urge efforts on trade to tackle plastic pollution

Published on: September 4, 2021
09:40

Geneva, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) International organizations on Friday called for increased efforts and cooperation on trade to tackle plastic pollution, one of today´s most evident and persistent environmental issues.

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