UN Trade and Development

Developing countries have the most at stake in a functioning trading system, says @UNCTAD ahead of #WTOMC14 reform talks. Fixing dispute settlement, ensuring predictable market access & upholding non-discrimination are key. Read more: ow.ly/4hYs50YwwKr

Rising debt costs are squeezing development budgets, @UNCTAD warns. Between 2018–2024, interest payments took a growing share of government revenue in 99 developing countries, leaving less for schools, hospitals & other essential public services. More: ow.ly/gnfk50Ywlw6

In Belize, experts across disciplines come together to strengthen national statistics for a low-carbon ocean-based economy. This is part of UN-backed efforts to use AI and data innovation for evidence-based #ClimateAction in Caribbean SIDS. Learn more: ow.ly/ALTr50YvXJe

70 young entrepreneurs in Uganda and South Africa are turning logistics challenges into smart solutions. Supported by @UNCTAD’s Empretec LogiHub training, they tackle real problems, pitch ideas & develop viable business models. Learn more: ow.ly/EFPS50YvSpO

Since 1995, the @WTO dispute settlement system has enabled 644 cases, helping economies big and small defend their rights. But a stalled Appellate Body has made it less effective. Reviving the system is essential for fair, predictable global trade. ow.ly/BxoB50YvQot

Reform of the WTO must restore certainty and predictability in global trade rules, says a new @UNCTAD report ahead of #WTOMC14. Stakes are high for developing countries as South-South trade rose from $500B in 1995 to $6.8T in 2025. Read more: ow.ly/Rmyn50YvnOQ

The rules that once kept global trade stable are weakening, raising risks for developing economies dependent on a few exports. How can the multilateral trading system stay effective in a changing world? Explore @UNCTAD analysis ahead of #WTOMC14: ow.ly/nYS950YvlUA

Rising tariffs, tech limits and investment screens make trade unpredictable and put developing countries at risk. Reforming the WTO is vital to restoring confidence, the latest Global Trade Update highlights ahead of #WTOMC14. Full analysis: ow.ly/ZjAv50YvjOn

A stable, rules-based trading system is key to global prosperity. As #WTOMC14 reform talks approach, the latest Global Trade Update explores how to keep this framework strong in a fast-evolving world. Read more: ow.ly/CtuX50Yva8N

The unfolding crisis in the Middle East is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global trade. Ripple effects could go far beyond the region, impacting energy markets, maritime transport and supply chains. @UNCTAD analysis: ow.ly/7NiU50YtjWQ

中东地区紧张局势持续升级，霍尔木兹海峡航运受阻，或加剧能源市场、供应链以及脆弱经济体面临的风险。 作为全球最重要的贸易通道之一，该海峡承运全球约四分之一的海运石油贸易，以及大量液化天然气和化肥。 详见分析：ow.ly/7egL50YuGyW

Сбои в судоходстве через Ормузский пролив повышают риски для энергетики, рынков удобрений и уязвимых экономик. Через пролив проходит около четверти мировой морской торговли нефтью, а также значительные объёмы сжиженного природного газа и удобрений: ow.ly/fnqV50YuG1u

تعطّل الملاحة في مضيق هرمز يرفع المخاطر على أسواق الطاقة والأسمدة والاقتصادات الأكثر هشاشة. يمر عبر المضيق نحو ربع تجارة النفط المنقولة بحرًا عالميًا، إضافة إلى كميات كبيرة من الغاز الطبيعي المسال والأسمدة. المزيد: ow.ly/No0m50YuFOL

Las disrupciones en el estrecho de Ormuz, un punto crítico del comercio marítimo mundial, pueden provocar efectos en cadena en los mercados energéticos, el transporte marítimo y las cadenas globales de suministro. Más información: ow.ly/BO0050YutzG

Les perturbations dans le détroit d’Ormuz, passage maritime stratégique, peuvent provoquer des effets en cascade sur les marchés de l’énergie, le transport maritime et les chaînes d’approvisionnement mondiales. Plus d’informations : ow.ly/A2LA50Yuttt

Safe products = confident consumers This World Consumer Rights Day, we highlight the first-ever @UN Principles for Consumer Product Safety — a historic step to protect everyone, online, offline and everywhere. Learn more: ow.ly/1fnL50YsmcJ

Unsafe products undermine trust and put health at risk. Product safety is not optional – it’s essential. Together, we can build markets that are safe, trusted and sustainable for all. @UNCTAD deputy chief Pedro Manuel Moreno shares a message for World Consumer Rights Day 2026.

About 70 young entrepreneurs in Uganda and South Africa have joined @UNCTAD’s Empretec LogiHub training. The course connects them with investors, ecosystems and live supply chains to foster innovative logistics solutions across Africa. Learn more: ow.ly/ZjTZ50YtALi

Critical minerals will power the green and digital transitions. With the right governance, they can also expand opportunity – ensuring women are positioned to advance across the minerals value chain. Read the op-ed by UNCTAD Director @luzmadelamora: ow.ly/nceL50YtxVV

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz risk rippling across global markets. Rising energy and food costs may add pressure on developing economies, where high debt and borrowing costs limit their ability to absorb price shocks. Read more: ow.ly/81bR50YtuBP