United Nations Conference on Trade And Development (UNCTAD) is the United Nations body that deals mainly with international trade related issues for development with an objective to assist developing countries, especially the least developed countries, and countries with economies in transition, to integrate beneficially into the global economy. It also seeks to help the international community promote a global partnership for development, increase coherence in global economic policymaking, and assure development gains for all from trade.
Reflection on development is at the heart of UNCTAD’s work. It produces often-innovative analyses that form the basis for recommendations to economic policymakers. The aim is to help them take informed decisions and promote the macroeconomic policies best suited to ending global economic inequalities and to generating people-centered sustainable development.
Every two years, UNCTAD organizes the World Investment Forum, which brings together major players from the international investment community to discuss challenges and opportunities and to promote investment policies and partnerships for sustainable development and equitable growth. UNCTAD is also a forum where representatives of all countries can freely engage in dialogue and discuss ways to establish a better balance in the global economy.
Specific Areas of Work
- Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes
- Globalization, Interdependence and Development
- International Trade and Commodities
- Investment and Enterprise
- Technology and Trade Logistics
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