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Official account of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). We work to ensure everyone benefits from the global economy. Website: https://unctad.org
🇨🇩 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
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
‘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
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 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
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 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
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 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
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 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
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 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
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 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
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 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
November 23, 2025 at 7:15 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
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 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
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 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
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🌊 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
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Africa isn’t waiting for a global plastics treaty – it’s planning ahead.

Countries are redesigning laws, markets & supply chains toward non-plastic alternatives.

Ghana is leading with a plan backed by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

https://ow.ly/nFUa50XuCQc

#AIW25 #AfricaIndustrializationDay
November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Global investment is falling as countries face overlapping crises – from pandemic aftershocks to conflicts & climate pressures.

Investment needed for sustainable development is declining.

New UNCTAD–OECD report tracks #G20 investment policy actions.

Full report ▶️ https://ow.ly/HKSp50XuBF6
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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/sfOh50Xuhw7

#AIW2025
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Unlocking value: Helping African economies diversify beyond raw minerals

Through research & capacity building, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports Africa to turn mineral wealth into development gains, fostering competitive industries & economic resilience. #AIW2025

https://ow.ly/g1Tm50Xuh9Q
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
How can private capital help close the massive gaps in sustainable infrastructure investment?

The most vulnerable nations face a $4.3T yearly shortfall, with clean energy needs at $2.2T.

We need smarter, long-term public-private partnerships.

Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/el2Z50XrZf0
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Least developed countries face new US tariffs amid global uncertainty.

Expanding trade, especially across the Global South, could help mitigate the impact and promote diversification.

Learn more: ▶️ ow.ly/Ae9w50XkQIP
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Clean tech can be affordable for all — if we remove the trade barriers holding it back.

At #COP30, the message was clear: cut tariffs, harmonize standards, boost South-South cooperation, and invest in skills.

Over 80% of climate goals depend on it.

▶️ ow.ly/XSYC50XtmPG
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM