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Economic Development in Africa Report
This annual report analyses major aspects of Africa's development problems and policy issues of interest to African countries.
It makes policy recommendations for action by African countries themselves and by the international community to overcome the development challenges that the continent faces.
UNCTAD activities in support of Africa
Every year, the Trade and Development Board considers a report on our activities in support of Africa.
The document provides an overview of our research and analysis on African development issues and a summary of specific activities - such as advisory services and technical cooperation - in different areas of work within its mandate.
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Disruption and demand: How Africa can help diversify global supply chains
This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at how Africa can deepen global supply chains and develop its own economies at the same time, with UNCTAD director Paul Akiwumi.
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International fisheries access agreements: Challenges and opportunities to optimize development impacts
UNCTAD/ALDC/2024/2 - 20 Sep 2024
Is the labour force in Africa supply chain ready?
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 113
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2023/7 - 18 Dec 2023
