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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD
(United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics
Palais des Nations, Av. de la Paix 8-14
1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Type
International / Intergovernmental
Telephone
+41 22 917 1234
Fax
+41 22 917 0057
http://unctad.org/en/Pages/Home.aspx
Activities
Globalization, including a phenomenal expansion of trade, has helped lift millions out of poverty. But not nearly enough people have benefited. And tremendous challenges remain.
We support developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively. And we help equip them to deal with the potential drawbacks of greater economic integration. To do this, we provide analysis, consensus-building, and technical assistance. This helps them to use trade, investment, finance, and technology as vehicles for inclusive and sustainable development.
Working at the national, regional, and global level, our efforts help countries to:
- Diversify economies to make them less dependent on commodities
- Limit their exposure to financial volatility and debt
- Attract investment and make it more development friendly
- Increase access to digital technologies
- Promote entrepreneurship and innovation
- Help local firms move up value chains
- Speed up the flow of goods across borders
- Protect consumers from abuse
- Curb regulations that stifle competition
- Adapt to climate change and use natural resources more effectively
Regina ASARIOTIS
Chief, Policy and Legislation Section