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Since then, the organization’s cutting-edge research and analysis, technical cooperation
and consensus-building efforts have shaped fairer, more sustainable economic and
trade policies worldwide.

Today and everyday, its mission remains to empower developing countries to access
the benefits of globalization and catalyse prosperity for all.

Echoing this unwavering commitment, UNCTAD rebranded to “UN Trade and
Development” earlier this year, as part of its 60th anniversary commemoration
(UNCTAD60).

The rebranding highlights a transformative approach to amplifying the voice of
developing economies in global trade, economic and development policy dialogues.

Pioneering economic and development thinking

For decades, UN Trade and Development has been at the forefront of bridging gaps
and addressing discrepancies in the global economic system by proposing action-
oriented policy solutions.

Among its most influential and long-standing flagship publications are the Trade and
Development Report, the World Investment Report, the Digital Economy Report, the
Economic Development in Africa Report, the Review of Maritime Transport, the
Technology and Innovation Report, and the Least Developed Countries Report.

In addition, its statistical output, such as the Handbook of Statistics series and
UNCTADstat data centre, provides freely accessible, internationally comparable data
sets to governments, academia, businesses, journalists and civil society organizations.
These resources inform research, public debates and evidence-based decision-making.

Moving the needle on pivotal issues

A fierce advocate for developing countries, UN Trade and Development calls for a more
equitable and inclusive global trading system that drives economic growth, reduces
poverty and fosters social progress.

Economic diversification: UN Trade and Development helps developing economies
build resilience to external shocks, identify new growth sectors, and design strategies to
reduce commodity dependence.

Gender mainstreaming in trade: The organization works to leverage trade as a tool to
empower women and foster inclusive development. Since 2010, it has collaborated with
developing countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to examine the gender-
differentiated outcomes of trade policies, providing valuable insights for policymaking.

Debt management: Tackling the growing debt burdens, UN Trade and Development
advocates for comprehensive reform of the international financial architecture. Its Debt
Management and Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) programme has enhanced the
public debt management capacities of over 115 institutions in 75 countries.

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