International Accounting and Reporting Issues
The United Nations has been contributing towards the harmonization of financial accounting and reporting standards since the 1970s. In order to address accounting and financial reporting issues on a continuous and inclusive basis, member States established the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) in 1982. The Review of International Accounting and Reporting Issues series contains the proceedings of the various session of ISAR as well as essays by leading experts on the implementation of international accounting standards and the current state of the international standard-setting process.
International Trade Statistics Yearbook (Ser. G)
This publication is issued in two volumes which offer a comprehensive view of the topic. Volume I: Trade by Country, compiled in May of each year, presents detailed data on imports and exports by commodity and trading partner. Volume II: trade by Commodity contains the detailed tables showing international trade for a variety of commodities and world trade tables covering trade values and indices. The presented data, charts and analyses will benefit policymakers, government agencies, the business and finance sectors, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, journalists, academics, researchers, students and anyone who is interested in trade issues.Key Statistics and Trends in International Trade
This yearly publication is a product of the Trade Analysis Branch, Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC), UNCTAD secretariat. It informs on recent trends in international trade and provides illustrative statistics on international trade and their evolutions in the medium term. It covers various aspects of international trade including trade in goods and services; south-south trade; intra and inter regional trade; trade in primary, intermediates and final products; and trade at the sectoral level. It also provides country specific indicators on export performance such as export diversification, commodity dependence, export propensity, export competitiveness and export sophistication.
SME Competitiveness Outlook
SME Competitiveness Outlook highlights needs to recognize the impact of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on inclusive economic growth to close global productivity gaps. SMEs are the missing link to sustainable economic growth and are fundamental to addressing inequality and ensuring greater inclusiveness. SME Competitiveness Outlook highlights country-specific constraints most relevant to business success by breaking them down into three key pillars: the ability of SMEs to connect, compete and change. The publication analyses these determinants of SME competitiveness at the level of companies, their business environment, and national policy.
The State of Commodity Dependence
The State of Commodity Dependence provides a bird’s eye view of commodity dependence in the world. It contains individual statistical profiles for the 195 UNCTAD member States, each comprising of 30 indicators under 4 subtitles - merchandise and commodity export dependence, commodity import dependence, key socio-economic indicators, and indicators on technology. As commodity dependence tends to negatively affect poverty alleviation and food security, a set of indicators is included to help monitor trends in these areas. For each individual member State, 2008-2009 is used as the historical reference period. Moreover, an in-depth analysis of commodity dependence in the 195 UNCTAD member States is presented at the beginning of the report with key messages.
The State of Sustainable Markets
These global reports outline data on area, production volume and producers for 14 major sustainability standard across bananas, cocoa, coffee, cotton, palm oil, soybeans, cane sugar, tea and forestry products. Based on a partnership with the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and the International Institute of Sustainable Development, the data can help shape decisions of policymakers, producers and businesses, working to address systemic labour and environmental challenges through certified sustainable production.
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
UNCTAD's Series on International Investment Agreements analyses the key concepts of core IIA provisions. The "First-generation Pink Series" or "Series One" (1999-2005) sought to help countries participate as effectively as possible in international investment rulemaking. The "Sequels" or "Series Two" update and complement this Series analysing how key issues in IIA provisions have evolved, particularly focusing on treaty practice and arbitral decisions. In line with UNCTAD's mandate the Sequels analyse the development impact of IIA provisions and their respective formulations, and give policy options that strengthen the sustainable-development aspect of IIAs. Both generations represent a standard reference tool for IIA negotiators, policymakers, the private sector, academia and other stakeholders.United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Yearbook
The UNCITRAL Yearbook is a compilation of all substantive documents related to the work of the Commission and its Working Groups. It also reproduces the annual Report of the Commission which is published as Supplement No. 17 of the "Official Records of the General Assembly". The Yearbook is published in English, French, Russian and Spanish.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Policy Brief
UNCTAD Policy Briefs provide authoritative data and analysis on trade, investment, finance and technology, offering solutions to the major challenges facing developing countries, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable nations. Beyond tailored analysis and policy recommendations, our research has also generated global standards that govern responsible sovereign lending and borrowing, investment, entrepreneurship, competition and consumer protection and trade rules towards achievement of the 2030 Agenda.