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Unctad

UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, promotes trade and development. It focuses on developing countries. The organisation aims to enhance their economic growth. UNCTAD provides research and policy analysis. It also offers technical assistance. The goal is to integrate these nations into the global economy. Its work influences international trade policies and sustainable development strategies.

Quality Council of India Hosts ‘III International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards’

Quality Council of India (QCI), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, played host to the 'International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards' (ICSTS) in New Delhi. This...

 November 3, 2023

Virtual Digital Assets

Leading international organizations, including the UNCTAD and the Financial Stability Board of the World Bank, have recently published policy notes on crypto-assets, also known as virtual digital assets...

 September 6, 2023

UNCTAD Report Highlights Investment Deficit in Developing Asian Countries

The World Investment Report 2023, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), sheds light on the state of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing...

 July 9, 2023

World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2023

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 report was recently released by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in collaboration with five UN...

 February 4, 2023

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Established in 1964, UNCTAD promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD has progressively evolved into an authoritative knowledge-based institution whose work aims to...

 December 15, 2022

Invest India won the UN Investment Promotion Award 2020

The 'Invest India' has been declared as as winner of the 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).HighlightsThe award...

 December 8, 2020

UNCTAD Report Highlights Uncertain Supply of Battery Materials

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently unveiled a report titled 'Commodities at a glance: Special issue on strategic battery and minerals'. This insightful document...

 June 26, 2020

UNCTAD Predicts Significant Global FDI Decline in 2020

Recently, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launched the World Investment Report 2020. The report, a key tool for policymakers worldwide, focuses on global Foreign...

 June 17, 2020

Covid-19 May Cost Global Economy $1 Trillion: UNCTAD

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently highlighted the potential impact of the economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. They project that it may...

 April 2, 2020

Chinese Fishing Fleets Invade Indonesia’s Exclusive Waters

The recent developments in the South China Sea have raised concerns and drawn international attention. The primary issue at hand is the Chinese fishing fleets that have reportedly...

 March 31, 2020

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