Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 2% to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid an economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to the World Investment Report 2024 released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) today. The decline exceeds 10% when excluding the large swings in investment flows in a few European conduit economies. The downturn in project finance affected sustainable development, with new funding for Sustainable Development Goals sectors dropping over 10%, particularly in agrifood and water. Business facilitation and digital government solutions can address low investment by creating a transparent and streamlined environment. Full report: unctad.org/wir2024
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Official account of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). We work to ensure everyone benefits from the global economy.
About us
Established in 1964, the UN Trade and Development (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 help shape current policy debates and thinking on development, with a particular focus on ensuring that domestic policies and international action are mutually supportive in bringing about sustainable development.
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- International Trade and Development
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- Geneva, Geneva
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- 1964
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- trade and economic development
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“Competition policy can make an important contribution to sustainable development and provide opportunities to lift people out of poverty,” said UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Deputy Secretary-General PEDRO MANUEL MORENO at the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy this week in Geneva. https://ow.ly/WKYg50SvV0y Effective competition policy enhances productivity, reduces prices, and improves the quality of products and services. It supports micro, small, and medium enterprises by ensuring affordable access to essential goods and services, fostering investment, and promoting innovation. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) supports developing countries in building strong, inclusive economies through competition law and policy. Follow our initiatives: https://ow.ly/u4Z750SvV0A
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The transition to clean energy will create 30 million jobs. Every dollar of investment in renewables creates three times more jobs than in the fossil fuel industry. Get more climate facts in our Myth Busters: https://lnkd.in/gp2zVTG9
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This year we mark six decades of fostering global trade and development! Our flag is now proudly displayed at Pont du Mont-Blanc in Geneva. 🇺🇳 Are you in Geneva? Stop by and snap a photo with our flag using the hashtag #UNCTAD60. Let’s celebrate this milestone together! Join us: https://lnkd.in/eHV5meUA
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“UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) remains faithful to your core principle of promoting inclusive and sustainable development through trade and investment. This is essential as multilateral cooperation is weakened & the forces of fragmentation grow stronger.” At #UNCTAD60, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres praised UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s legacy in shaping a fairer global economy, saying its mission remains essential in the quest for a shared, prosperous future. https://ow.ly/ZZ7f50ShS3I Join us: https://lnkd.in/eHV5meUA
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The United Nations set of principles on competition is a multilateral agreement that provides equitable rules for controlling anti-competitive practices, offers a framework for international operations, and facilitates the exchange of best practices. With the support and coordination of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the implementation of these principles is monitored by an intergovernmental group of experts. Find out more: https://ow.ly/2F6a50SsVxs
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Super seaweed: From food to pharmaceuticals, how the marine plant can transform our lives. The #WeeklyTradecast dives into the benefits and potential of seaweed with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) lawyer David Vivas Eugui. Climate change is affecting harvests around the globe. But seaweed is one of the few food crops that have a positive effect on the environment. It’s also high in protein, making it a promising substitute for meat and an even more sustainable alternative than soya. Seaweed also has potential in pharmaceuticals and as a substitute for some plastics, reducing the use of fossil fuels that are a main cause of climate change. To find out more, listen in to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s David Vivas Eugui for how this versatile plant could transform many parts of our lives. https://ow.ly/U3Mr50SvmoY
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UN Trade and Development's Annual Report 2023 showcases the organization's resilience and adaptability in addressing global challenges. As UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) celebrates its 60th anniversary, it remains dedicated to driving transformative change through trade and development. During challenging times, UN Trade and Development has enhanced its technical cooperation toolkit, highlighted emerging global trends through world-class research, and strengthened its consensus-building capacity. Read the full report to see how UNCTAD is working hard to strengthen the perspectives of developing countries and advance trade and development for all. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMRDhR54 #UNCTAD60
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Secretaria General de ONU Comercio y Desarrollo. UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. Anteriormente, Secretaria General Adjunta de Naciones Unidas y Vicepresidenta de Costa Rica.
Es un honor representar al Secretario General de la ONU, António Guterres, en la toma de posesión del Presidente de #Panamá y del nuevo Gobierno, a quienes deseo muchos éxitos. Gracias al Presidente, José Raúl Mulino; al Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez; al Ministro de Comercio e Industrias, Julio Moltó; y al Ministro de Economía y Finanzas, Felipe Chapman, por su cordial acogida.
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The United Nations set of principles on competition is a multilateral agreement that establishes equitable rules for controlling anti-competitive practices, provides a framework for international operations, and facilitates the exchange of best practices. https://ow.ly/iwfW50SuKFR Promoted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), experts are gathering in Geneva this week to discuss ways to improve worldwide cooperation on competition policy implementation. Find out more: https://ow.ly/WJni50SuKFP Photos: https://ow.ly/fAic50SuKFT
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