#IWD2026: What if the clean energy boom could close the gender gap?
The rising demand for critical minerals offers women in producing countries real opportunities — but only with the right policies.
New analysis, featuring the DR Congo & Indonesia, shows how: https://ow.ly/6gZ150Yqe4M
Intra-BRICS trade has skyrocketed 13x since 2003, yet its full potential remains untapped.
UNCTAD’s new report dives into how targeted strategies can boost cooperation and strengthen trade networks within the bloc.
Full analysis: https://ow.ly/NJiB50Yq9PU
Clean energy is driving the future, but women risk being left behind – many remain in low-paid, informal and high-risk roles in critical minerals value chains.
UNCTAD’s report offers fresh insights on making the transition work for all. #IWD2026
More: https://ow.ly/BqWG50Yq28X
Soaring demand for critical minerals hasn’t improved outcomes for women, many still in informal, vulnerable roles.
UNCTAD’s new report, with case studies from the DRC and Indonesia, shows how targeted policies can deliver more inclusive benefits. #IWD2026
Read more: https://ow.ly/JcRw50YpEXM
The global race for critical energy transition minerals is reshaping industrial policy and trade.
Ahead of #IWD2026, UNCTAD calls for gender-responsive mining laws, stronger value-chain policies, and better protections for women in artisanal mining.
Read more: https://ow.ly/cBlO50YpBZ7
Read our Gender & Critical Minerals report by clicking the link! https://ow.ly/IYvl50YoXKb
From curiosity to action: Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle business challenges, powered by hands-on courses from Empretec – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s flagship entrepreneurship programme.
Read more: https://ow.ly/CCnW50Ymnoq
This week, UNCTAD and Japan announced three new initiatives in Africa this year to:
• Harness critical minerals for economic diversification
• Enhance logistics for food security and resilience
• Strengthen consumer protection for market confidence
Read more: https://ow.ly/iyuf50Ymqso
UNCTAD is hosting the 2nd UN Global Supply Chain Forum in Riyadh later this year, in partnership with the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI).
The forum will focus on policy solutions to enhance resilience, sustainability & digital integration in supply chains.
https://ow.ly/PcEU50Yn4J3
Uncertainty in import/export procedures drives up costs and delays, hindering smaller players in global trade.
UNCTAD explores how trade facilitation enquiry points can evolve from a procedural requirement into a truly effective tool for smoother trade. https://ow.ly/PPI750YmUi6
Recently in Africa, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan highlighted the continent’s industrial potential & critical minerals, urging sustained policy action.
UNCTAD is committed to supporting Africa with evidence-based analysis & practical tools for development.
More: https://ow.ly/VjcP50YmlcO
Women must not only benefit from multilateralism – they must help shape it.
At a high-level event during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council (#HRC61), Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for women’s political leadership to be at the forefront of advancing human rights & equality.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Japan are scaling up cooperation.
In Geneva, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Ambassador Atsuyuki Oike announced three new initiatives to strengthen economic governance, supply chain resilience & diversification in Africa.
https://ow.ly/fqJU50Ym0Vi
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held a bilateral meeting with Yván Gil Pinto, Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 21 February.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held a bilateral meeting with Zheenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 24 February.
On the sidelines of #HRC61, UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan met with Varsen Aghabekian, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine; and Ibrahim Mohammad Khraishi, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations in Geneva.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan met with Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 24 February.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council (#HRC61) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan met with a delegation led by Téte António, Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 24 February.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan met with Sabine Monauni, Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, on 24 February.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council (#HRC61) underway at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
What’s needed for services to transform least developed countries (#LDCs)?
UNCTAD highlights:
• More skills & training
• Stronger digital infrastructure
• Closer ties to industry
Get The Least Developed Countries Report 2025 for more policy insights: https://ow.ly/7jpN50Yki6f
Uchumi wa dunia unabadilika kwa kuongezeka kwa sekta ya huduma.
Ripoti ya Nchi Zisizoendelea Zaidi 2025 inachunguza kama huduma zinaweza kuwa njia mpya ya maendeleo na chini ya masharti gani.
Pata maelezo zaidi katika: https://ow.ly/F1Ge50YkfmP
В 44 наименее развитых странах наблюдается рост сферы услуг, но слабые связи с заводами, экспортом и технологиями приводят к низкой производительности и росту неравенства.
В Докладе о наименее развитых странах 2025 года намечается путь вперед: https://ow.ly/iBKr50YkcFc
Os serviços estão crescendo em 44 países menos desenvolvidos, mas as ligações fracas com fábricas, exportações e tecnologia mantêm a produtividade baixa e a desigualdade em alta.
O Relatório dos Países Menos Desenvolvidos 2025 aponta o caminho. https://ow.ly/CRhl50Ykcc2
عالمی معیشت میں خدمات کا غلبہ تیزی سے بڑھ رہا ہے۔ کم از کم ترقی یافتہ ممالک کے لیے یہ تبدیلی ایک موقع بھی ہے اورایک چیلنج بھی
کم ترقی یافتہ ممالک پر2025کی رپورٹ اسی سوال کا جائزہ لیتی ہے کہ کن حالات میں خدمات ترقی کے نتائج دے سکتی ہیں
https://ow.ly/F2i650Ykg5b
44 सबसे कम विकसित देशों में सेवाओं का विकास हो रहा है।
लेकिन कारखानों, निर्यात और प्रौद्योगिकी से खराब संपर्क उत्पादकता को कम और असमानता को बढ़ाते हैं।
सबसे कम विकसित देश रिपोर्ट 2025 आगे का मार्ग दिखाती है।
https://ow.ly/bPVl50YkbFh
全球经济转型，服务业正快速崛起，成为创造就业与价值的关键力量。
44个最不发达国家如何抓住这一机遇，推动经济现代化，避免边缘化？
《2025年最不发达国家报告》为您带来深度分析： https://ow.ly/VvnM50Ykbj7
الخدمات آخذة في النمو في 44 بلداً من أقل البلدان نمواً.
لكن ضعف الروابط مع المصانع والصادرات والتكنولوجيا يبقي الإنتاجية منخفضة ويؤدي إلى تزايد عدم المساواة.
تقرير أقل البلدان نمواً لعام 2025 يرسم مساراً للمضي قدماً.
https://ow.ly/1tY150Yka99
En este informe se examina la creciente importancia de los servicios en las economías de los países menos adelantados y las condiciones bajo las cuales los servicios pueden, o no, contribuir al desarrollo.
Descubra más en: https://ow.ly/C81m50Yk9Ol
Dans ce rapport, la CNUCED s’intéresse à l’importance de plus en plus grande que les services prennent dans les économies des pays les moins avancés, et aux conditions dans lesquelles les services peuvent contribuer au développement.
Plus d'infos: https://ow.ly/F6qV50Yk9k4
Amid global policy volatility, renewed US trade preferences for Africa bring welcome predictability.
Stable market access helps governments plan, businesses invest, and workers build livelihoods.
Read Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan’s latest op-ed: https://ow.ly/Wa7p50YiM3B
