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Measuring the Value of E-Commerce
( Print: June 2023,
PDF: June 2023
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Measuring the monetary value of e-commerce transactions has has become increasingly important, not least as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic during which a shift to making online purchases supported...
Measuring the monetary value of e-commerce transactions has has become increasingly important, not least as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic during which a shift to making online purchases supported...
The Trade and Biodiversity Product Classification
Measuring Trade in Products with a Biological Origin
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...
Towards an E-commerce Strategy for Rwanda
( Print: June 2023,
PDF: May 2023
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The report on the development of a National E-commerce Strategy of Rwanda provides strategic recommendations and an action plan for the development and use of e-commerce in Rwanda, covering...
The report on the development of a National E-commerce Strategy of Rwanda provides strategic recommendations and an action plan for the development and use of e-commerce in Rwanda, covering...
Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy 2022
Green Goods Trade and Trade Policies
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...
BRICS Investment Report
( PDF: April 2023
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A report on investment trends in the BRICS economies since the creation of the grouping, and a discussion of possible future paths for collaboration in the area of investment. Brazil, the Russian...
A report on investment trends in the BRICS economies since the creation of the grouping, and a discussion of possible future paths for collaboration in the area of investment. Brazil, the Russian...
Social Infrastructure for Health
Guidance for Social and Consumer Protection
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...
Transnational Corporations Vol.30 No.1
This journal takes a fresh look at major legal, sectorial, regional and environmental issues facing corporations operating internationally. Released three times a year, it provides in-depth, policy...
This journal takes a fresh look at major legal, sectorial, regional and environmental issues facing corporations operating internationally. Released three times a year, it provides in-depth, policy...
E-Commerce From a Gender and Development Perspective
( PDF: June 2023
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This policy review considers the opportunities e-commerce offers to women-led and women-owned small enterprises in developing and least developed countries (LDCs), and the challenges such enterprises...
This policy review considers the opportunities e-commerce offers to women-led and women-owned small enterprises in developing and least developed countries (LDCs), and the challenges such enterprises...
Le commerce électronique dans une perspective de genre et de développement
( PDF: July 2023
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Le présent examen des politiques se penche sur les opportunités que le commerce électronique offre aux petites entreprises dirigées par des femmes et appartenant à des femmes dans les pays en...
Le présent examen des politiques se penche sur les opportunités que le commerce électronique offre aux petites entreprises dirigées par des femmes et appartenant à des femmes dans les pays en...
Crypto Assets and Central Bank Digital Currencies: Potential Implications for Developing Countries
( PDF: April 2023
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This study provides an accessible, yet academically informed, discussion of main implications of crypto assets for developing countries. It asks four main questions: (i) what are the trends and...
This study provides an accessible, yet academically informed, discussion of main implications of crypto assets for developing countries. It asks four main questions: (i) what are the trends and...
Vulnerability Profile: Angola
Prepared in the context of the process of Angola’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the implications...
Prepared in the context of the process of Angola’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the implications...
The Generalized System of Preferences: How Much Does It Matter for Developing Countries?
( Print: July 2023,
PDF: August 2023
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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...
Commodities and Development Report 2023
Inclusive Diversification and Energy Transition
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...
Sustainability Integration by Public Pension and Sovereign Wealth Funds, 2022
( PDF: February 2024
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This study examines ESG and sustainability integration in the investment practices of the world’s 100 largest public pension funds (PPFs) and sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), accounting for $22 trillion...
This study examines ESG and sustainability integration in the investment practices of the world’s 100 largest public pension funds (PPFs) and sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), accounting for $22 trillion...
Trade and Environment Review 2023
Building a Sustainable and Resilient Ocean Economy Beyond 2030
This edition examines the current and emerging cross-cutting role of the ocean in advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It builds on the discussions and...
This edition examines the current and emerging cross-cutting role of the ocean in advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It builds on the discussions and...
Key Priorities in Charting Decarbonization Pathways in Least Developed Countries
( PDF: July 2023
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The need to chart a path to decarbonization is most critical and urgent in LDCs. Climate change requires that they pursue sustained economic growth while balancing needed climate actions against...
The need to chart a path to decarbonization is most critical and urgent in LDCs. Climate change requires that they pursue sustained economic growth while balancing needed climate actions against...
Geographical Indication Protection of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete (Tete Goat)
( PDF: July 2023
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The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of the nature, characteristics, and identification of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete and identify the challenges and issues concerning...
The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of the nature, characteristics, and identification of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete and identify the challenges and issues concerning...
Plastic Pollution: The Pressing Case for Natural and Environmentally Friendly Substitutes to...
( Print: July 2023,
PDF: July 2023
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As the world looks for solutions to address climate change amid growing concerns regarding negative environmental impacts caused by human habits, the problem of plastics is gaining momentum. There is...
As the world looks for solutions to address climate change amid growing concerns regarding negative environmental impacts caused by human habits, the problem of plastics is gaining momentum. There is...
Understanding Voluntary Sustainability Standards
A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis
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...
Green Finance and Decarbonization of Petrochemicals
Slim Pickings in a Crucial but Hard-to-abate Industry
The petrochemical industry is a little studied but crucial sector that needs to rapidly ramp up its climate ambition if it is to align with the SDGs and contribute to the objectives of the Green New...
The petrochemical industry is a little studied but crucial sector that needs to rapidly ramp up its climate ambition if it is to align with the SDGs and contribute to the objectives of the Green New...