Global Trade Update shows encouraging signs amidst persistent challenges The overall outlook for trade in 2024 is positive, with increasing demand for environmental goods, especially electric cars, helping to drive growth. UNCTAD to mark 60th anniversary with Global Leaders Forum The Forum, “Charting a new development course in a changing world”, will unite leaders from across countries and industries to catalyze a new course for development. Report on the impact to global trade of major shipping route disruptions Simultaneous disruptions to key global waterways have the potential to reshape the world trading map and maritime networks. Report on the economic impact of destruction in Gaza and prospects for recovery UNCTAD's rapid assessment quantifies GDP loss, recovery timelines and the enduring socioeconomic impacts, painting a daunting picture of the development challenges ahead. Counting the costs of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources. News Chocolate price hikes: A bittersweet reason to care about climate changeHigher price tags for chocolate-loving consumers worldwide are in part linked to a changing climate pushing up cocoa costs.28 Mar 2024 Riding the circular wave: Entrepreneurs tackle the waste crisis, redefine economiesStart-ups around the world are leading the charge to reuse and recycle towards a more circular economy. UNCTAD explores best practices and policy options to accelerate this movement.28 Mar 2024 Advancing shared prosperity through biodiversity-friendly tradeWith the right policy and governance approach, sustainable trade can flourish and, in turn, nourish the very biodiversity on which it relies.27 Mar 2024 K-pop blueprint: Drawing inspiration from South Korea's creative industriesAn UNCTAD report highlights key lessons from the Republic of Korea’s journey from an exporter of cars and electronics to a cultural powerhouse. 21 Mar 2024 More news The Weekly Tradecast That’s rubbish: How our waste is choking the planet and how we can clean it up Just ahead of Zero Waste Day, this episode of the Weekly Tradecast talks trash with UNCTAD economist Henrique Pacini. View all podcasts Featured publications Global Trade Update (March 2024) K-content goes global: How government support and copyright policy fuelled the republic of Korea's creative economy Navigating troubled waters: Impact to global trade of disruption of shipping routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Panama Canal More publications Pulse of the global cost-of-living crisis More Impact stories The Gambia upgrades customs operations and boosts revenue from trade 28 Feb 2024 UNCTAD’s ASYCUDA customs automation software helps the West African country boost its trade potential and collect record customs revenue in 2023. The magic of Mali’s digital pharmaceutical registry 7 Feb 2024 A digital transformation supported by UNCTAD in the west African nation's pharmaceutical industry is paving the way for quicker import and distribution of life-saving medicines – all online. Roadmap for trade single windows: UNCTAD helps countries cut red tape, costs and emissions 29 Jan 2024 The roadmap offers a blueprint for setting up a sustainable and efficient one-stop shop for trade procedures in line with national needs. More stories Featured event UNCTAD's 60th Anniversary 12 - 13 Jun 2024 Global Supply Chain Forum 2024 21 - 24 May 2024 View all events Videos