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The report showcases the organization's comprehensive efforts to address global challenges and use trade as a driver for sustainable development.
Under the compelling theme of 'Trade: Unlocking sustainable strategies for people, planet and prosperity,' the report underscores how UNCTAD is strategically aligning with the pressing global challenges of 2023 for its 195 member countries.
While some economies have made a soft landing, many developing countries have unfortunately continued to suffer disproportionately from weak trade and investment growth, rising debt burdens, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing climate crisis. Against this backdrop, the UN Trade and Development Organization, led by Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, redoubled its efforts to advocate for developing economies on the world stage while continuing to advance its three pillars of research and analysis, consensus building, and technical cooperation.
In the foreword, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan said: "As we approach our 60th anniversary in 2024 and UNCTAD 16 [the quadrennial conference] in 2025, we are re-energized and more determined than ever to advance trade and development for all." "The road ahead remains dangerous, but we find hope in our work, our partnerships, and our commitment to our mission."
In 2023, UNCTAD implemented 219 impact-oriented projects in 74 countries, produced more than 140 publications, and organized 245 intergovernmental meetings. The organization contributed to fundamental reforms of the international financial architecture and provided thought leadership in global trade, investment, and technology-related global policy areas.
UNCTAD's unwavering commitment to inclusivity is evident in its broad mandate, which not only aims to eliminate barriers to trade faced by women but also strives to promote fairer and more inclusive development benefits
