United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ( UNCTAD) News Monitoring

Trinidad and Tobago: eTrade Readiness Assessment

The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative, launched at the fourteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XIV) in July 2016, is a practical example of how to harness the digital economy in support of the 2030 Agenda for …

Exploring Zimbabwe’s digital economy

A World Bank report estimates that in 2016, the global digital economy was worth US$11.5 trillion It’s hard to imagine modern life without the digital world. From what we eat and what news we follow, to where and how we shop and who we admire and despise, …

India’s trade momentum remains strong despite global challenges: Unctad

New Delhi: India’s trade performance remained strong in 2024, defying global economic uncertainties, with exports growing 6.3% for the calendar year, significantly outpacing global trade growth of 3.7%, according to the latest report by the United Nations …

Palau strengthens Border Security and Health Measures with UN Support

A United Nations-led project is helping Palau improve its border security and health measures. Launched in November 2021, the three-year initiative is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Organization for …

Senior Russian diplomat, UNCTAD chief discuss safety of navigation in Black Sea

MOSCOW, March 24. /TASS/. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin has held consultations in Moscow with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan and UN experts, discussing the safety of navigation in the Black …

Strong trade momentum for India in December quarter: Unctad

It’s time for shipping to launch first global tax on a polluting sector

Ambassador Ali Mohamed is Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change. Kenya is a frontline casualty of the climate crisis. Escalating temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and prolonged droughts are slashing food production, depleting water resources, and …

JSF calls for national strategy to boost tech adoption, economic growth

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) on Sunday underscored the urgent need to integrate advanced technology into production processes, calling for a comprehensive national strategy to drive technological adoption, enhance productivity, and strengthen …

African journalists need training programmes to combat illicit financial flows – Cris Chinaka

Former Reuter's staff member and Zimbabwean national, Cris Chinaka, has emphasised the importance of training African journalists to effectively address the issue of illicit financial flows (IFFs). In a recent initiative, Mr. Chinaka travelled to Ghana …

FIDIC hires new CEO

Photo courtesy FIDIC. The Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) has appointed Susanna Zammataro CEO. She will assume the role on May 1. “The board and I are delighted to have found an excellent candidate to be the next CEO of our …

How India’s share in global goods exports has remained lower than what it was at Independence

New Delhi: India’s latest trade data, released earlier this week, reinforces that the country’s share in global merchandise exports continues to remain below what it was at the time of Independence, nearly 80 years ago. Overall, India’s share in global …

Nahec gets K708m

The operationalisation of the long-awaited National Arts and Heritage Council (Nahec) is on course following the allocation of K708 million. Director of Arts in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture Humphrey Mpondamanga confirmed yesterday …

World News in Brief: Alarm over Türkiye detentions, Ukraine update, Sudan-Chad border emergency

“These detentions triggered country-wide demonstrations that were met with unlawful blanket bans on protests in three cities,” said OHCHR spokesperson Liz Throssell. More than 1,000 people have been detained during the protests, among them at least nine …

UN not yet ready to comment on participation in Black Sea agreements — official

UNITED NATIONS, March 26. /TASS/. It is too early to share any information on the United Nations’ participation in efforts to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN secretary general, said at a briefing. …

Beyond GDP: New data reveals persistent gaps but progress in inclusive growth

A higher GDP doesn’t guarantee shared benefits or sustainable growth. To better measure real progress, UNCTAD combines it with data on living conditions, equality and the environment. For nearly 80 years, gross domestic product (GDP) has been the go-to …

Tariff escalation holding back African industrialisation, UN finds

The report finds African governments impose average export tariffs of more than 13% on finished consumer goods, compared to under 4% for primary goods  ANALYSIS | JOHN BASQUILL |   Tariff structures in developing markets are holding back efforts to add …

Economic relations with China could open up space for manoeuvre

Mar 25, 2025 07:15 IST First published on: Mar 25, 2025 at 07:15 IST Over the past few years, FDI flows to developing economies have been slowing down. In 2023, they fell by 6 per cent, and in 2024 by 2 per cent as per the Global Investment Trends Monitor …

Assistant US trade rep to arrive today for talks on tariffs

A US team led by assistant trade representative Brendan Lynch will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday for trade discussions with Indian counterparts a little more than a week before President Donald Trump’s April 2 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs. …

The economy of the new Uzbekistan: starting conditions and deepening of market transformations

This process took place in the context of complex political, socio-economic transformations. In the course of the transformative reforms, many problems and difficulties arose that identified serious challenges of the time. According to democratic …

A Write-In Candidate for Thornton Township Supervisor Who Prioritizes People

Thornton Township Supervisor, LaShunte Walton, Write-In candidate, Chicago community leader, Thornton Township election, fiscal responsibility THORNTON TOWNSHIP, IL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaShunte Walton, a dedicated …

Naples Soccer Academy Welcomes Andrew Reinke to Board of Directors

NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naples Soccer Academy (NSA) is a club-neutral 501(c)3 non-profit, dedicated solely to advancing female youth soccer training and development in Southwest Florida. (EIN-99-2663889) Is …

Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Film, Exception

Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Film, Exception, Starring Waleed Zuaiter, about silencing of Palestinian Academics in America HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M Film Lab and Open Screenplay …

Jim Marter Issues Statement on Comments Made by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Calls on Congresswoman Underwood to Denounce

OSWEGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim Marter, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, is calling on Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to publicly condemn the offensive and insensitive remarks made …

NEA Foundation Launches Global Learning Edcamp to Empower Educators Worldwide

Produced in Partnership with Actionable Innovations Global WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NEA Foundation is proud to announce its third annual Global Learning Edcamp, a groundbreaking virtual convening …

SUCCESSFUL LANDING OF THE UKRAINIAN FLAG ON THE MOON, Lunar Museum of Art Showcases Iconic Ukrainian Art on the Moon

KYIV, UKRAINE, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this month,” the Lunar Museum of Art’s (“LUMA”) remarkable collection of digital art and cultural artifacts landed on the Moon, after being launched by a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The …

GEORGIA LEGISLATURE PASSES "REASONABLE CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENCE" LAW

Last year Brittany Patterson was arrested there when her son walked to the store. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just a few months after Georgia mom Brittany Patterson was arrested for not knowing that her son, …

Future Forward Women U.S. Gender Wage Gap Report Shows Gender Pay Gap Here Until 2068, Longer for Black and Latina Women

The report ranks all 50 states for wage equality and shows the pay gap has narrowed by just one percent. The gap could continue for 40+ more years. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Report: The U.S. Gender …

New Hampshire bill seeks exemption to law banning child marriage

If passed into law, New Hampshire's Bill H.B. 433 would allow an adult of any age who is on active duty in the military to legally marry a 17-year-old. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than three months …

Help TinySuperheroes® Reach 5 Million Kids

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TinySuperheroes, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children facing medical challenges, is launching an ambitious crowdfunding campaign to reach and impact 5 million kids in …

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Unveils 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YWCA Greater Los Angeles is proud to announce the launch of its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to enhance, elevate, and empower our community. This plan …

Judge Glenda Hatchett to Receive ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award at Ignite Atlanta

Renowned Judge, Advocate, and TV Personality Honored for Her Commitment to Justice and Equity in Healthcare ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ElevateMeD is honored to announce that the esteemed Judge Glenda Hatchett will …

Catholic Charities of Northwest California Hosts Virtual ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshops to Empower Immigrant Communities

Free, virtual workshops on March 26 and 27 offer legal guidance, safety planning, and community support for immigrants and allies across Northern California. ROHNERT PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catholic …

iACT Launches AMPLIFi, a Community-led Media Project in Chad and CAR

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iACT is thrilled to announce the launch of AMPLIFi: an iACT Media Project. This community-led project directly takes on iACT’s mission to partner, resource, and amplify, by co- …

MARCH 25th IS NATIONAL CEREBAL PALSY AWARENESS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES

Highlighting the Most Common Lifelong Motor Impairment Affecting more than 1,000,000 Americans & 17,000,000 People Worldwide NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- March 25th, 2025, marks the 19th National Cerebral …

Illinois Dog Bite Legislation: How Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Protects Victims’ Rights Under Updated Laws

Chicago Law Firm Closely Tracks Legal Developments in Dog Bite Cases CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illinois law places clear liability on dog owners when their pets bite or attack individuals without …

Texas Women’s Foundation Releases New Data on the Economic Impact of the Wage Gap in Texas

Closing the wage gap could add more than $60.1 billion annually to the Texas economy DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a follow-on to its 2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report, Texas Women’s Foundation ( …

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected

The escalation of hostilities in Gaza over the past week has had significant humanitarian impacts, with hundreds of civilians killed, some of whom remain buried under rubble while others have been left behind unable to be rescued. New evacuation orders and …

Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan

To help address the needs of these displaced families, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a humanitarian organization that strives to protect and assist victims of armed conflict, conducted an evaluation of Asniah’s village to determine …

With U.S. Department of Education Under Threat, K Altman Law Warns of Risks to College Students' Rights

Proposed cuts to Dept. of Education threaten student due process in Title IX cases. K Altman Law urges students to know their rights now. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The proposed Executive Order to …