Unless the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is renewed, African exporters of agricultural products and light manufactures could face…
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Developing countries advised to add value, end commodity dependence
A new report by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) advised developing countries including Ethiopia, which exports over 80% of…
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Global trade grew $300 billion in 2025 first half
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth,…
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A push for development-centric finance
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) concluded on 3 July in Sevilla, Spain, with more than 15,000…
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Conference to explore international debt management
An international conference scheduled next week in Geneva is set to explore the drivers of the current debt-driven development crisis,…
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Global trade reaches new high in 2024
Global trade is set to reach a record $33 trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update by…
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Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter- UNCTAD
Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter of 2024, with the value of trade in goods increasing by…
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UNCTAD set to celebrate 60th anniversary
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The 60th anniversary of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will center on the Global Leaders…
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Unlocking Africa’s mineral wealth
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is set to hold a pre-event in Addis…
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International trade set to recover in 2024
After facing declines over several quarters, international trade is poised for a rebound in 2024, according to the latest Global…
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UNCTAD announces first ever global supply chain forum
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) 2024 is set to provide a crucial platform…
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Global foreign direct investment up 3 percent, UN report
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in 2023, at an estimated $1.37 trillion, showed a marginal increase (+3%) over 2022,…
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