UN Trade and Development
@UNCTAD
Official account of @UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). We work to ensure everyone benefits from the global economy. Secretary-General @RGrynspan.
$102 trillion. That’s the weight of global public debt in 2024. Since 2010, debt in developing countries has grown twice as fast as in advanced economies. We urgently need sustainable, affordable financing. @UNCTAD report ▶️ unctad.org/world-of-debt
Commodity exports remain central to the world economy, but their share of value in global merchandise trade shrank slightly over the past decade. What does it mean for commodity-dependent developing countries? Explore new @UNCTAD report for full analysis: ow.ly/rEPx50Wu16E
Just 100 firms, mainly in the US & China, account for 40% of global corporate research & development spending. Market dominance may widen technological divides, leaving many developing nations at risk of missing out on the benefits of AI. Full story ▶️ ow.ly/jSxR50VvCBZ
Trade and investment policies can help move towards a just energy transition. To unlock the full potential of renewable energy in developing countries, we must address tariffs and non-tariff measures and boost investment. Get the data and full analysis: ow.ly/XeRQ50Wtczr
Shipping data: @UNCTAD releases new seaborne trade statistics. Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade & investment policies. ▶️ow.ly/RBzU50VGfbt ▶️unctadstat.unctad.org/datacentre
95/143 of developing countries continue to rely heavily on raw materials and primary agricultural products for export earnings. Such widespread commodity dependence signals a largely untapped potential for value addition. Change is needed, and possible. ow.ly/eQV450WsEYM
AI is the first tech able to make decisions & generate ideas. Its market could reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, a 25x increase in 10 years. But only 1 in 3 developing countries has an AI strategy. @UNCTAD calls for people-first AI and global cooperation. ▶️ unctad.org/tir2025
Global trade reached $33 trillion in 2024: $25T in goods, $8T in services. But rising volatility and policy shifts are reshaping global commerce. A new era of trade is unfolding — with major stakes for developing countries. Full publication ▶️ ow.ly/XLRL50W920H
Intense week at UN #SecurityCouncil #HLPF2025 #ECOSOC highlighting the value of multilateral cooperation in driving sustainable development. We remain committed to working together towards a better, safer and more equitable world. #Multilateralism #UN
National trade facilitation committees are key to advancing trade reforms worldwide but face common challenges in terms of resourcing and capacity building. New research from UNCTAD explores what’s needed to continue empowering these committees. ow.ly/MAGz50WvjwB
Global trade is shifting. Are you watching? @UN #Insights brings sharp, timely intelligence to your inbox. Stay informed. Stay ahead. ▶️ unctad.org/subscribe
Fast-tracking humanitarian & commercial logistics: Digital customs systems in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Customs modernization supported by @UNCTADASYCUDA accelerates progress in boosting economic connectivity and commercial vitality for the landlocked nation. ▶️ ow.ly/Wou150VLhsL
🌍 Global trade grew by an estimated $300 billion in the first half of 2025. Rising prices, modest volume growth & steady demand continue to shape the outlook. ▶️ Read @UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update: ow.ly/ZXig50Wmqa1
♻️Circular bioeconomy: What it means and how to get there By integrating the circular economy and the bioeconomy, countries can power development, curb waste and use natural resources more sustainably. But how? ▶️ ow.ly/WsvN50W1ZkX
#MundoEndividado: Relatório da @unctad alerta que os países em desenvolvimento gastaram US$ 921 bilhões em pagamentos de juros da dívida em 2024. #Brasil gastou 6,3% do PIB com juros da dívida — e 4,2% com educação. ➡️ bit.ly/UNCTAD-MundoEn… #FFD4
.@UN_STFA, we're proud to support women-led MSMEs, because recovery is stronger when it's inclusive. When Afghan women rise in business, entire communities rise with them. A unified response. A people-first approach. A commitment to do more, together. #UN_STFA #DeliveringAsOne
For the first time, women in Eastern Afghanistan🇦🇫 are taking part in hands-on business training through a new initiative led by @UNCTAD. The program helps women who run small and local businesses build the skills they need to grow and succeed. ▶️ stfa.af
For the first time, women in Eastern Afghanistan🇦🇫 are taking part in hands-on business training through a new initiative led by @UNCTAD. The program helps women who run small and local businesses build the skills they need to grow and succeed. ▶️ stfa.af
