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State of Commodity Dependence 2016

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( Print: January 2018, PDF: July 2017 )

The 2016 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains 135 individual country profiles, each comprising 40 indicators mostly related to the three main dimensions of commodity dependence...

The 2016 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains 135 individual country profiles, each comprising 40 indicators mostly related to the three main dimensions of commodity dependence...


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The Trade and Biodiversity Product Classification

The Trade and Biodiversity Product Classification

Measuring Trade in Products with a Biological Origin

( PDF: November 2023 )

This report assesses the Trade and Biodiversity (TraBio) statistical tool and related TraBio product classification developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with...

This report assesses the Trade and Biodiversity (TraBio) statistical tool and related TraBio product classification developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with...


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Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy 2022

Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy 2022

Green Goods Trade and Trade Policies

Series: Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy
( PDF: July 2023 )

Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy is a yearly publication of the Trade Analysis Branch, Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC), UNCTAD secretariat. The main purpose of this...

Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy is a yearly publication of the Trade Analysis Branch, Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC), UNCTAD secretariat. The main purpose of this...


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Social Infrastructure for Health

Social Infrastructure for Health

Guidance for Social and Consumer Protection

( Print: July 2023, PDF: July 2023 )

This report follows the first report produced under the Development Account project on: “Strengthening consumer protection in the provision of health services (including e-health) in the wake of the...

This report follows the first report produced under the Development Account project on: “Strengthening consumer protection in the provision of health services (including e-health) in the wake of the...


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The Generalized System of Preferences: How Much Does It Matter for Developing Countries?

The Generalized System of Preferences: How Much Does It Matter for Developing Countries?

( Print: July 2023, PDF: August 2023 )

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme is a voluntary trade measure implemented by developed countries that provide an advantageous, or “preferential”, tariff treatment to imports from...

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme is a voluntary trade measure implemented by developed countries that provide an advantageous, or “preferential”, tariff treatment to imports from...


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Commodities and Development Report 2023

Commodities and Development Report 2023

Inclusive Diversification and Energy Transition

Series: Commodities and Development Report
( PDF: August 2023 )

This report highlights pathways to economic diversification in commodity-dependent developing countries in an environment where decarbonization of the global economy has become the overarching...

This report highlights pathways to economic diversification in commodity-dependent developing countries in an environment where decarbonization of the global economy has become the overarching...


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Understanding Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Understanding Voluntary Sustainability Standards

A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis

( PDF: July 2023 )

Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) have emerged as key governance tools in global value chains and provide an avenue for enabling sustainable production and consumption practices. The rapid...

Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) have emerged as key governance tools in global value chains and provide an avenue for enabling sustainable production and consumption practices. The rapid...


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Mozambique’s Integration into Regional Value Chains and the Role of Women Small-Scale Cross-Border Traders

Mozambique’s Integration into Regional Value Chains and the Role of Women Small-Scale Cross-Border...

( PDF: July 2023 )

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. It looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders into the...

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. It looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders into the...


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A integração de Moçambique nas cadeias de valor regionais e o papel das mulheres comerciantes transfronteiriças de pequena escala

A integração de Moçambique nas cadeias de valor regionais e o papel das mulheres comerciantes...

( PDF: July 2023 )

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. The study then looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders...

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. The study then looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders...


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State of Commodity Dependence 2023

State of Commodity Dependence 2023

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( Print: July 2023, PDF: August 2023 )

A country is export commodity-dependent (from now on “commodity dependent”) when its exports are heavily concentrated on primary commodities. The source of commodity dependence can be linked to...

A country is export commodity-dependent (from now on “commodity dependent”) when its exports are heavily concentrated on primary commodities. The source of commodity dependence can be linked to...


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Trade Regulations for Climate Action? New Insights from the Global Non-tariff Measures Database

Trade Regulations for Climate Action? New Insights from the Global Non-tariff Measures Database

( PDF: December 2023 )

Over 190 United Nations Member States pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the increase in global temperatures “well below” 2°C under the Paris Agreement reached in 2015. This report...

Over 190 United Nations Member States pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the increase in global temperatures “well below” 2°C under the Paris Agreement reached in 2015. This report...


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Promoting Food Security Through Non-tariff Measures: From Costs to Benefits

Promoting Food Security Through Non-tariff Measures: From Costs to Benefits

( PDF: March 2024 )

The objective of this report is to decrypt the complex linkages across the four pillars of food security: accessibility, availability, stability, and utilization. It quantifies impacts and offers...

The objective of this report is to decrypt the complex linkages across the four pillars of food security: accessibility, availability, stability, and utilization. It quantifies impacts and offers...


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Generalized System of Preferences: Handbook on the Scheme of the European Union

( PDF: March 2022 )

UNCTAD’s GSP Handbook series promotes greater awareness among exporters and government officials in developing countries on trading opportunities available under the GSP and a better understanding of...

UNCTAD’s GSP Handbook series promotes greater awareness among exporters and government officials in developing countries on trading opportunities available under the GSP and a better understanding of...


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Non-Tariff Measures from A to Z (Arabic language)

( PDF: June 2022 )

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...


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Non-Tariff Measures from A to Z

( PDF: April 2022 )

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...


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Las medidas no arancelarias de la A a la Z

( PDF: July 2022 )

Comprender los usos y las implicaciones de las medidas no arancelarias (MNA) es esencial para la formulación de estrategias de desarrollo efectivas para cumplir con los Objetivos de Desarrollo...

Comprender los usos y las implicaciones de las medidas no arancelarias (MNA) es esencial para la formulación de estrategias de desarrollo efectivas para cumplir con los Objetivos de Desarrollo...


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Les mesures non tarifaires de A à Z

( PDF: August 2022 )

Comprendre les utilisations et les implications des mesures non tarifaires (MNT) est essentiel pour la formulation de stratégies de développement efficaces en vue d'atteindre les objectifs de...

Comprendre les utilisations et les implications des mesures non tarifaires (MNT) est essentiel pour la formulation de stratégies de développement efficaces en vue d'atteindre les objectifs de...


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Non-Tariff Measures from A to Z (Russian language)

( PDF: June 2022 )

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...


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Non-Tariff Measures from A to Z (Chinese language)

( PDF: June 2022 )

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...

Understanding the uses and implications of non-tariff measures (NTMs) is essential for the formulation of effective development strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing...


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Looking at the Trade and Gender Nexus From a Development Perspective

A Brief Overview: Concepts, Definitions and Analytical Frameworks

( PDF: March 2022 )

This publication presents an overview of the trade and gender nexus from a development perspective. It looks at the consequences of international trade for women’s economic empowerment and well-being...

This publication presents an overview of the trade and gender nexus from a development perspective. It looks at the consequences of international trade for women’s economic empowerment and well-being...