UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
@unctad.bsky.social
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A pleasure to meet with Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa 🇬🇧, for an important discussion on financing for development, international cooperation & how UNCTAD can support.
Thank you UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the warm welcome.
Thank you UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the warm welcome.
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A pleasure to meet with Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa 🇬🇧, for an important discussion on financing for development, international cooperation & how UNCTAD can support.
Thank you UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the warm welcome.
Thank you UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the warm welcome.
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo pledges new funding to expand productive capacities with @UNCTAD support.
The investment signals the country’s renewed push for stronger productive capacity to drive economic transformation, inclusive growth & sustainable development.
▶️ https://ow.ly/njIX50XyzAU
The investment signals the country’s renewed push for stronger productive capacity to drive economic transformation, inclusive growth & sustainable development.
▶️ https://ow.ly/njIX50XyzAU
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo pledges new funding to expand productive capacities with @UNCTAD support.
The investment signals the country’s renewed push for stronger productive capacity to drive economic transformation, inclusive growth & sustainable development.
▶️ https://ow.ly/njIX50XyzAU
The investment signals the country’s renewed push for stronger productive capacity to drive economic transformation, inclusive growth & sustainable development.
▶️ https://ow.ly/njIX50XyzAU
‘A new multilateralism’ – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief Rebeca Grynspan to speak at Chatham House.
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
‘A new multilateralism’ – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief Rebeca Grynspan to speak at Chatham House.
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
Gaza’s GDP per capita has plummeted to $161 a year – less than $0.50 per day, among the lowest levels in the world.
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Qteg50XxK3y
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Qteg50XxK3y
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Gaza’s GDP per capita has plummeted to $161 a year – less than $0.50 per day, among the lowest levels in the world.
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Qteg50XxK3y
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Qteg50XxK3y
Palestine’s economy has undergone a severe reversal.
It is now at 69% of its 2019 size, and GDP per capita has fallen to 2003 levels – 22 years of progress lost.
Gaza’s economy has collapsed to 13% of its 2022 level, an 87% decline.
▶️ Full @unctad.bsky.social report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
It is now at 69% of its 2019 size, and GDP per capita has fallen to 2003 levels – 22 years of progress lost.
Gaza’s economy has collapsed to 13% of its 2022 level, an 87% decline.
▶️ Full @unctad.bsky.social report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Palestine’s economy has undergone a severe reversal.
It is now at 69% of its 2019 size, and GDP per capita has fallen to 2003 levels – 22 years of progress lost.
Gaza’s economy has collapsed to 13% of its 2022 level, an 87% decline.
▶️ Full @unctad.bsky.social report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
It is now at 69% of its 2019 size, and GDP per capita has fallen to 2003 levels – 22 years of progress lost.
Gaza’s economy has collapsed to 13% of its 2022 level, an 87% decline.
▶️ Full @unctad.bsky.social report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
Gaza is facing the fastest economic collapse ever recorded.
GDP fell 83% in 2024 and GDP per capita dropped to $161 – less than $0.50/day.
Rebuilding will require $70 billion.
@unctad.bsky.social is calling for a comprehensive recovery plan.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
GDP fell 83% in 2024 and GDP per capita dropped to $161 – less than $0.50/day.
Rebuilding will require $70 billion.
@unctad.bsky.social is calling for a comprehensive recovery plan.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Gaza is facing the fastest economic collapse ever recorded.
GDP fell 83% in 2024 and GDP per capita dropped to $161 – less than $0.50/day.
Rebuilding will require $70 billion.
@unctad.bsky.social is calling for a comprehensive recovery plan.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
GDP fell 83% in 2024 and GDP per capita dropped to $161 – less than $0.50/day.
Rebuilding will require $70 billion.
@unctad.bsky.social is calling for a comprehensive recovery plan.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/5ckA50Xxl9r
The survival of Gaza hangs in the balance.
While the downturn was severe across Palestine, Gaza has experienced the most devastating impact.
By April 2025, 70% of the structures in Gaza had been damaged.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/JPfM50XxpAA
While the downturn was severe across Palestine, Gaza has experienced the most devastating impact.
By April 2025, 70% of the structures in Gaza had been damaged.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/JPfM50XxpAA
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The survival of Gaza hangs in the balance.
While the downturn was severe across Palestine, Gaza has experienced the most devastating impact.
By April 2025, 70% of the structures in Gaza had been damaged.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/JPfM50XxpAA
While the downturn was severe across Palestine, Gaza has experienced the most devastating impact.
By April 2025, 70% of the structures in Gaza had been damaged.
▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/JPfM50XxpAA
Two years of military operations and restrictions have triggered an unprecedented collapse across the Palestinian economy.
Extensive damage to infrastructure, productive assets & public services has reversed decades of socioeconomic progress.
UNCTAD report ▶️ https://ow.ly/UpnX50Xxm31
Extensive damage to infrastructure, productive assets & public services has reversed decades of socioeconomic progress.
UNCTAD report ▶️ https://ow.ly/UpnX50Xxm31
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Two years of military operations and restrictions have triggered an unprecedented collapse across the Palestinian economy.
Extensive damage to infrastructure, productive assets & public services has reversed decades of socioeconomic progress.
UNCTAD report ▶️ https://ow.ly/UpnX50Xxm31
Extensive damage to infrastructure, productive assets & public services has reversed decades of socioeconomic progress.
UNCTAD report ▶️ https://ow.ly/UpnX50Xxm31
The prolonged military operation and long-standing restrictions have driven the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territory into its most severe contraction on record, wiping out decades of development gains and deepening fiscal & social fragility.
UNCTAD report ▶️ ow.ly/2I7F50Xxl9w
UNCTAD report ▶️ ow.ly/2I7F50Xxl9w
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The prolonged military operation and long-standing restrictions have driven the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territory into its most severe contraction on record, wiping out decades of development gains and deepening fiscal & social fragility.
UNCTAD report ▶️ ow.ly/2I7F50Xxl9w
UNCTAD report ▶️ ow.ly/2I7F50Xxl9w
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▶️ Specialized technical support to countries, from debt management to customs digitalisation
But above all, we have been a clear voice for development in an increasingly uncertain world.
But above all, we have been a clear voice for development in an increasingly uncertain world.
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
▶️ Specialized technical support to countries, from debt management to customs digitalisation
But above all, we have been a clear voice for development in an increasingly uncertain world.
But above all, we have been a clear voice for development in an increasingly uncertain world.
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At the opening of the Trade and Development Board, I reported on a pivotal year for @unctad.bsky.social.
Despite headwinds, we have continued to deliver:
▶️ A consensus declaration after #UNCTAD16 agreed by all countries
▶️ Rigorous analysis on trade, development and finance
👇
Despite headwinds, we have continued to deliver:
▶️ A consensus declaration after #UNCTAD16 agreed by all countries
▶️ Rigorous analysis on trade, development and finance
👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
At the opening of the Trade and Development Board, I reported on a pivotal year for @unctad.bsky.social.
Despite headwinds, we have continued to deliver:
▶️ A consensus declaration after #UNCTAD16 agreed by all countries
▶️ Rigorous analysis on trade, development and finance
👇
Despite headwinds, we have continued to deliver:
▶️ A consensus declaration after #UNCTAD16 agreed by all countries
▶️ Rigorous analysis on trade, development and finance
👇
At the 11th #UNIDO Ministerial Conference for least developed countries, rising trade barriers and shrinking aid underscored the need for stronger and more diverse economies.
Industrial policies can help countries move up the value chain and create better jobs.
▶️ More: ow.ly/8i9s50XwV5B
#LDCMC11
Industrial policies can help countries move up the value chain and create better jobs.
▶️ More: ow.ly/8i9s50XwV5B
#LDCMC11
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At the 11th #UNIDO Ministerial Conference for least developed countries, rising trade barriers and shrinking aid underscored the need for stronger and more diverse economies.
Industrial policies can help countries move up the value chain and create better jobs.
▶️ More: ow.ly/8i9s50XwV5B
#LDCMC11
Industrial policies can help countries move up the value chain and create better jobs.
▶️ More: ow.ly/8i9s50XwV5B
#LDCMC11
📊 @unctad.bsky.social’s new guidelines help countries measure what drives their ability to produce essential goods & services.
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
📊 @unctad.bsky.social’s new guidelines help countries measure what drives their ability to produce essential goods & services.
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
‘A new multilateralism’ – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief Rebeca Grynspan to speak at Chatham House.
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
‘A new multilateralism’ – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief Rebeca Grynspan to speak at Chatham House.
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
The event will explore the future of multilateralism and its impact on today’s most pressing global challenges.
▶️ Join us live on Wed 26 November at 1 p.m. (CET): https://ow.ly/Gc0w50XwNy4
US tariff rates have already changed four times in November alone – decreasing for China, Brazil and many agricultural products, while increasing for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Follow the real-time updates on UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Tariff Dashboard.
▶️ https://ow.ly/ryoj50XwLps
Follow the real-time updates on UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Tariff Dashboard.
▶️ https://ow.ly/ryoj50XwLps
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
US tariff rates have already changed four times in November alone – decreasing for China, Brazil and many agricultural products, while increasing for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Follow the real-time updates on UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Tariff Dashboard.
▶️ https://ow.ly/ryoj50XwLps
Follow the real-time updates on UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Tariff Dashboard.
▶️ https://ow.ly/ryoj50XwLps
Africa holds a major share of key energy-transition minerals, yet exports remain mostly unprocessed – limiting jobs, industries and resilience.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is helping countries turn this wealth into real development gains.
Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/B9Wh50XuhB7
#AIW2025
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is helping countries turn this wealth into real development gains.
Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/B9Wh50XuhB7
#AIW2025
November 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Africa holds a major share of key energy-transition minerals, yet exports remain mostly unprocessed – limiting jobs, industries and resilience.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is helping countries turn this wealth into real development gains.
Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/B9Wh50XuhB7
#AIW2025
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is helping countries turn this wealth into real development gains.
Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/B9Wh50XuhB7
#AIW2025
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At #G20SouthAfrica to advance collective solutions to global challenges grounded in solidarity, equality & sustainability. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports G20 discussions on debt, finance, trade, investment, critical minerals, illicit financial flows, food & international financial reform
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
At #G20SouthAfrica to advance collective solutions to global challenges grounded in solidarity, equality & sustainability. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports G20 discussions on debt, finance, trade, investment, critical minerals, illicit financial flows, food & international financial reform
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At #G20SouthAfrica, honoured to speak with President João Lourenço of Angola 🇦🇴, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia @abiyahmedali.bsky.social 🇪🇹, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica @andrewholnessjm.bsky.social 🇯🇲 and President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱.
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
At #G20SouthAfrica, honoured to speak with President João Lourenço of Angola 🇦🇴, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia @abiyahmedali.bsky.social 🇪🇹, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica @andrewholnessjm.bsky.social 🇯🇲 and President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱.
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At #G20SouthAfrica: Privilege to meet with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia 🇳🇦, former President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil 🇧🇷, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana of South Africa 🇿🇦, World Trade Organization DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
At #G20SouthAfrica: Privilege to meet with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia 🇳🇦, former President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil 🇧🇷, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana of South Africa 🇿🇦, World Trade Organization DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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At #G20SouthAfrica: Value the exchanges with António Costa, President of the EU Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
At #G20SouthAfrica: Value the exchanges with António Costa, President of the EU Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
From critical minerals to plastic alternatives, Africa is shaping its future.
This week’s UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Insights explores how the continent is rethinking mining for resilience – and leading as the world advances a treaty to end plastic pollution.
▶️ https://ow.ly/bq9f50XvZpc
This week’s UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Insights explores how the continent is rethinking mining for resilience – and leading as the world advances a treaty to end plastic pollution.
▶️ https://ow.ly/bq9f50XvZpc
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
From critical minerals to plastic alternatives, Africa is shaping its future.
This week’s UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Insights explores how the continent is rethinking mining for resilience – and leading as the world advances a treaty to end plastic pollution.
▶️ https://ow.ly/bq9f50XvZpc
This week’s UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Insights explores how the continent is rethinking mining for resilience – and leading as the world advances a treaty to end plastic pollution.
▶️ https://ow.ly/bq9f50XvZpc
The United Nations marks 80 years of collective progress and innovation.
UNCTAD is proud to join the #UN80 exhibition, celebrating global stories of impact.
Featuring Rabiah, a Port Manager from Malaysia🇲🇾, highlighting the vital role of women in global trade.
The exhibition ▶️ ow.ly/K7Q550XvYge
UNCTAD is proud to join the #UN80 exhibition, celebrating global stories of impact.
Featuring Rabiah, a Port Manager from Malaysia🇲🇾, highlighting the vital role of women in global trade.
The exhibition ▶️ ow.ly/K7Q550XvYge
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The United Nations marks 80 years of collective progress and innovation.
UNCTAD is proud to join the #UN80 exhibition, celebrating global stories of impact.
Featuring Rabiah, a Port Manager from Malaysia🇲🇾, highlighting the vital role of women in global trade.
The exhibition ▶️ ow.ly/K7Q550XvYge
UNCTAD is proud to join the #UN80 exhibition, celebrating global stories of impact.
Featuring Rabiah, a Port Manager from Malaysia🇲🇾, highlighting the vital role of women in global trade.
The exhibition ▶️ ow.ly/K7Q550XvYge
🇧🇷🌊 At #COP30, Brazil officially joined the United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative – boosting global efforts to scale safe, sustainable & inclusive seaweed development.
Seaweed = climate action, innovation & coastal livelihoods.
A big step for the blue economy.
▶️ Find out more: ow.ly/vrKF50XvPmV
Seaweed = climate action, innovation & coastal livelihoods.
A big step for the blue economy.
▶️ Find out more: ow.ly/vrKF50XvPmV
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🇧🇷🌊 At #COP30, Brazil officially joined the United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative – boosting global efforts to scale safe, sustainable & inclusive seaweed development.
Seaweed = climate action, innovation & coastal livelihoods.
A big step for the blue economy.
▶️ Find out more: ow.ly/vrKF50XvPmV
Seaweed = climate action, innovation & coastal livelihoods.
A big step for the blue economy.
▶️ Find out more: ow.ly/vrKF50XvPmV
🚀 Calling South Africa’s young entrepreneurs!
The Empretec LogiHub Pre-Accelerator is coming 🇿🇦
📅 8–12 Dec 2025
📍 Centurion
Level up your logistics idea with global mentors + investor-ready training.
▶️ Full details: https://ow.ly/GmKR50XvJvu
The Empretec LogiHub Pre-Accelerator is coming 🇿🇦
📅 8–12 Dec 2025
📍 Centurion
Level up your logistics idea with global mentors + investor-ready training.
▶️ Full details: https://ow.ly/GmKR50XvJvu
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚀 Calling South Africa’s young entrepreneurs!
The Empretec LogiHub Pre-Accelerator is coming 🇿🇦
📅 8–12 Dec 2025
📍 Centurion
Level up your logistics idea with global mentors + investor-ready training.
▶️ Full details: https://ow.ly/GmKR50XvJvu
The Empretec LogiHub Pre-Accelerator is coming 🇿🇦
📅 8–12 Dec 2025
📍 Centurion
Level up your logistics idea with global mentors + investor-ready training.
▶️ Full details: https://ow.ly/GmKR50XvJvu
🌊 21 Nov: #WorldFisheriesDay
Fisheries are vital for developing economies, supplying 40% of global primary fish exports.
Yet $10.7B in subsidies risked unsustainable practices.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports sustainable ocean economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/OM1s50XuFcE
Fisheries are vital for developing economies, supplying 40% of global primary fish exports.
Yet $10.7B in subsidies risked unsustainable practices.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports sustainable ocean economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/OM1s50XuFcE
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌊 21 Nov: #WorldFisheriesDay
Fisheries are vital for developing economies, supplying 40% of global primary fish exports.
Yet $10.7B in subsidies risked unsustainable practices.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports sustainable ocean economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/OM1s50XuFcE
Fisheries are vital for developing economies, supplying 40% of global primary fish exports.
Yet $10.7B in subsidies risked unsustainable practices.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports sustainable ocean economies.
▶️ https://ow.ly/OM1s50XuFcE