UN seeks to build transport and trade resilience in wake of COVID-19
UNCTAD and the five UN regional commissions join forces to help developing countries tackle trade and transport challenges from the coronavirus pandemic. A new joint […]
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UNCTAD and WHO : COVID-19 heightens need for pharmaceutical production in poor countries
UNCTAD and the WHO have teamed up to respond to the urgent call to boost local production of essential medicines in developing countries. With more […]
Export restrictions: Fighting COVID-19 with hands tied
COVID-19 is a harsh test not only to the world’s healthcare systems, but also to our trading relationships. We are at a point where the […]
UNCTAD – Ten-point plan to bolster global transport, ease trade during COVID-19
DOWNLOAD in PDF here https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/presspb2020d3_en.pdf?user=46&utm_source=UNCTAD+Media+Contacts&utm_campaign=15130e8949-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_24_01_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1b47b7abd3-15130e8949-70433381 COVID-19: A 10-POINT ACTION PLAN TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) […]
Impact of COVID-19 on tourism in small island developing states
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to contain its diffusion are taking a heavy toll on the tourism sector. According to the […]
UNCTAD holds online eWeek to explore post-coronavirus digital economy solutions
Digital solutions and policies to help the world recover from the coronavirus crisis will be in sharp focus during UNCTAD’s eWeek event from 27 April […]
Coronavirus deals severe blow to services sectors
Personal services sectors such as tourism, hospitality and retail at a standstill due to drastic measures taken in the fight against COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic […]
COVID-19: Firmer action needed to better protect consumers
Authorities need to do more to monitor and act on unfair business practices and criminal activities exploiting fears over the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic […]
UNCTAD – Defending competition in the markets during COVID-19
UNCTAD urges competition authorities to use all their tools to combat the adverse consequences of COVID-19 in the markets. Under normal circumstances competition is needed […]
UNCTAD – Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on Global FDI
HIGHLIGHTS • The outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) will negatively affect global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. With scenarios of the spread of the […]