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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

From curiosity to action: Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle business challenges, powered by hands-on courses from Empretec – @UNCTAD’s flagship entrepreneurship programme. Read more: ow.ly/xuKl50Ymnmk

📣 🇺🇳 @ UNCTAD and @ AIB_World invite submissions of original papers on international investment and development. Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity. Full details ▶️ ow.ly/RN4K50XMwhC

Data centres are reshaping the global investment landscape. @UNCTAD report shows they captured over 1/5 of global greenfield investment in 2025. But investment remains concentrated in a few countries, led by France, the US and the Republic of Korea. ▶️ ow.ly/F1eK50Y1J2h

World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha Themed “Investing in the Future”, the forum will examine how investment and finance systems must evolve in response to geopolitical fragmentation, climate urgency and rapid technological change. ▶️ ow.ly/7eMM50Y0LeM

World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha ▶️ Learn more: ow.ly/p9oH50Y0JFk

Global foreign direct investment increased by 14% in 2025 to an estimated $1.6 trillion, according to @UNCTAD’s Global Investment Trends Monitor. More than $140 billion of the increase came from higher flows through global financial centres. ▶️ More: ow.ly/kMs850Y08TO

The digital economy is driving global growth – but most cross-border digital investment goes to a few countries, widening the digital divide. A new @UNCTAD toolkit shows how well-designed policies can turn digital investment into shared progress. ▶️ ow.ly/cEA950XXVKK

How can private capital help close the massive gaps in sustainable infrastructure investment? The most vulnerable nations face a $4.3T yearly shortfall, with clean energy needs at $2.2T. We need smarter, long-term public-private partnerships. Report ▶️ ow.ly/6MFP50XXTWh

The digital economy is driving global growth – but investment remains uneven. A new UNCTAD toolkit shows how well-designed policies can turn digital investment into shared progress. ▶️ ow.ly/z7uk50XXVKF

🔊 @UNCTAD just published the Investment Policy Review of CEMAC conducted at the request of the CEMAC Commission. It suggests targeted investment framework recommendations and options to reform the CEMAC Investment Charter. Download it (in French)👉unctad.org/publication/in…

#YearInReview Global foreign investment falls 3% in first half of 2025, hitting industry & infrastructure. Trade tensions, geopolitical risks, regional conflicts and supply-chain de-risking will continue to weigh on global investment flows in 2025. ▶️ ow.ly/sCyT50XPnIV

🚀 AI is transforming entrepreneurship To translate AI into real business value, it’s crucial that entrepreneurs in developing countries get the support they need in terms of skills, finance and enabling ecosystems. ▶️ ow.ly/SYOt50XN3Rw

🇺🇳 @UNCTAD, with Enterprise Uganda (@EntUganda) and LEARN Logistics by the Kühne Foundation, launched the first @EmpretecUN LogiHub Uganda 🇺🇬 – a five-day pre-accelerator designed to ignite the next generation of smart logistics founders. ▶️ ow.ly/yjMF50XM96c

Voluntary carbon markets can help channel finance toward climate action – especially in developing countries – but only if they function with trust and transparency. New @UNCTAD report: ▶️ ow.ly/S7Hu50XMvKQ

📣 Call for papers UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Academy of International Business (AIB) invite submissions of original papers on international investment and development. Submit your paper by 25 February 2026. Full details: bit.ly/44DEs3v

🌍 Eastern & Southern Africa: Foreign investment surged to record highs The region attracted a record $65 billion in foreign investment in 2024. To keep up the momentum, more efforts are needed for economic integration, diversification & resilience. ▶️ ow.ly/2o0y50XJK0X

Sustainability reporting: Global leaders honoured at annual @UNCTAD award. The eighth International Standards of Account and Reporting Honours award celebrates outstanding initiatives that advance sustainability and enhance corporate transparency. ▶️ ow.ly/4yF650XKm7E

A new @UNCTAD report shows how newer investment agreements can better support clean energy, digital transformation, and public health, while protecting governments’ right to regulate in the public interest. ▶️ Full report: ow.ly/Fcb950XK9sO

Africa has huge potential to attract investment for jobs and sustainable growth, yet receives under 5% of global investment. High costs & weak infrastructure hold many countries back, but opportunities in clean energy and digital services are rising. ▶️ ow.ly/FnNK50XHt45