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Gaza: As last fuel supplies run out, aid teams warn of catastropheUNHCR gravely alarmed at Iran-Israel escalationGlobal investment fell 11 per cent to $1.5 trillion in 2024: UNCTAD

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina, ikiwa kesho tarehe 20 mwezi Juni ni siku ya kimataifa ya wakimbizi maudhui yakiwa Mshikamano na Wakimbizi, tunakupeleka kwenye kambi ya wakimbizi ya Kakuma iliyoko kaunti ya Turkana, kaskazini-magharibi mwa Kenya.Uwekezaji wa moja kwa moja kutoka nje FDI umeshuka kwa mwaka wa pili mfululizo, ukihatarisha mustakabali wa maendeleo katika nchi zinazoendelea, kwa mujibu wa wa ripoti iliyotolewa leo na kamati ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya biashara na maendeleo UNCTAD. ikionya kuwa pengo la mitaji linaongezeka huku sekta muhimu kama nishati safi na miundombinu zikikosa ufadhili wa muda mrefu.Katika siku ya kimataifa ya kutokomeza ukatili wa kingono kwenye mizozo, Umoja wa Mataifa umetoa onyo kuwa ukatili wa kingono unazidi kutumika kama silaha ya vita huku wanawake na wasichana wakiathirika zaidi. Kwa mujibu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la idadi ya watu na afya ya uzazi UNFPA "Huu si uharibifu wa bahati mbaya  ni uhalifu wa kivita. Na waathirika lazima wawe kiini cha amani, haki, na urejeshwaji wa maisha."Shirika la Afya la Umoja wa Mataifa  Duniani (WHO) leo limezindua mwongozo wake wa kwanza wa kimataifa wa kudhibiti ugonjwa wa seli mundu (sickle cell) wakati wa ujauzito, ukilenga kupunguza hatari za maisha kwa mama na mtoto. WHO inasema wanawake wenye ugonjwa huu wana hatari hadi mara 11 zaidi ya kufariki dunia wakati wa ujauzito. Hivyo huduma bora za afya zinaweza kuokoa maisha, lakini visa vya seli mundu vinaongezeka duniani, huku Afrika Kusini mwa Jangwa la Sahara ikichangia asilimia 80.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili hii leo Dkt Mwanahija Ali Juma, Katibu Mtendaji wa Baraza la Kiswahili, Zanzibar nchini Tanzania, BAKIZA anafafanua maana ya neno "KIHORO!.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Às vésperas da 3ª Conferência dos Oceanos das Nações Unidas, de 9 a 13 de junho, na França, setores emergentes como cultivo de algas marinhas e alimentação “azul” ganham destaque na agenda internacional; Unctad defende avanço de práticas sustentáveis nos mares. 

Kutoka kakao ghafi huko Bundibugyo, magharibi mwa Uganda hadi Kampala mji mkuu wa kibiashara wa taifa hilo la Afrika Mashariki ndiko kunapatikana kiwanda cha kutengeneza chokoleti cha Equator kinachomilikiwa na Barbara Gonget na mume wake Gustav. Awali wazo la biashara hii lilionekana kutokuwa na mashiko. Ingawa hivyo baada ya ITC, ambacho ni Kituo cha Kimataifa ha Biashara kilicho chini ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Biashara na Maendeleo, UNCTAD pamoja na wadau wao kuweka usaidizi wao, hali imebadilika na sasa biashara inavuka sio tu mipaka bali mabara. Wawili hao Kwa kuchanganya mbinu za hali ya juu, zinazojali jamii, na ufundi wa kitaalamu, wanabadili taswira ya uzalishaji wa chokoleti nchini humo.Je wamefanya nini? Assumpta Massoi anafafanua zaidi kwenye makala hii iliyofanikishwa na ITC.

Demanda pelo metal cresce mais rápido que oferta; Unctad estima que seriam necessárias 80 novas minas até 2030 para suprir necessidades ligadas a carros elétricos, fontes de energia renovável e infraestrutura para inteligência artificial.

A secretária-geral da Agência da ONU sobre Comércio e Desenvolvimento, Rebeca Grynspan, afirma que 44 nações mais pobres contribuem com menos de 2% para déficit comercial americano.

The head of the UN trade agency (UNCTAD), Rebeca Grynspan, has expressed her concerns about the uncertainty that has swept the global economy, following the US decision to impose a host of tariffs on countries around the world.UNCTAD is responsible for helping developing countries to take advantage of the opportunities presented by international trade, and to grow their economies.Speaking to Conor Lennon from UN News, Ms. Grynspan said that the agency has called for developing countries to be spared “the pain” of tariffs, which have led to massive disruption, and fears of a worldwide recession.

Os convidados do programa Pânico dessa quarta-feira (09) são Roberto Motta e João Henrique.Roberto MottaRoberto Motta é engenheiro civil pela PUC-RJ e Mestre em Gestão pela FGV-RJ. Ele tem mais de 35 anos de experiência como executivo, incluindo 5 anos como consultor do Banco Mundial nos EUA. Há mais de 10 anos, Motta estuda segurança pública, com centenas de palestras e seminários realizados em todo o país e milhares de textos, artigos e vídeos publicados.Em 2018, participou da transição do governo do estado do Rio de Janeiro, coordenando a transferência da segurança estadual do Gabinete de Intervenção Federal para as Secretarias de Polícia Civil e Militar e exercendo por um curto período o cargo de Secretário de Segurança. Também foi suplente de deputado federal e de vereador e publicou 4 livros: "Ou Ficar A Pátria Livre" em 2016, “Jogando Para Ganhar: Teoria e Prática da Guerra Política” em 2018, "Os Inocentes do Leblon", em 2021, e "A Construção da Maldade", sobre a crise de segurança pública do Brasil, em 2022.Roberto Motta participou da produção do documentário "Entre Lobos" da Brasil Paralelo, e é colunista da Revista Oeste e da Gazeta do Povo, comentarista da Rede Jovem Pan e apresentador do programa Conexão Motta, também na Jovem Pan.É um dos criadores do Partido Novo, do qual se desligou em 2016.Redes Sociais: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertomottaoficial/João HenriqueJoão Henrique Martins é cientista político e especialista em segurança pública, com mais de 25 anos de experiência no enfrentamento à criminalidade e à economia ilícita.Representante da nova geração de especialistas que unem inovação, dados e foco nas vítimas para transformar a segurança pública brasileira, foi um dos responsáveis pelo Plano Estadual de Segurança Pública e pelo projeto Muralha Paulista, que levaram São Paulo aos menores índices criminais dos últimos anos.João Henrique é doutorando e mestre pela USP, professor da Escola de Segurança Multidimensional (ESEM) do IRI/USP e possui formação em financiamento do crime pelo FBI. Já atuou como consultor da OEA e colaborou com organismos internacionais como OCDE, UNCTAD e GI-TOC.É autor do premiado “Censo de Mercados Ilícitos”, e seus estudos serviram de base para Planos de Segurança Pública e para documentários, como “Entre Lobos”, considerado um dos mais relevantes sobre segurança pública no país. Reconhecido por sua visão estratégica e produção técnica.Redes Sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhm.oficial/

Agência da ONU sobre Comércio e Desenvolvimento divulgou relatório sobre tecnologia, inovação e inclusão; Brasil é citado por potencial; Estados Unidos e China concentram 33% de publicações sobre tema e 60% de patentes.

Antibiotics save lives. But when the supplies run low or bacteria become resistant, the risks grow — especially in developing countries. On this episode of The Weekly Tradecast, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) economist Bruno Casella explores the challenges of securing essential antibiotics, the impact of limited local production, and how better investment and coordination can strengthen supply chains. Join us to discuss UNCTAD's findings on antibiotic shortages in East Africa and the urgent need for action.

Según la UNCTAD, el comercio mundial alcanzó en 2024 la cifra récord de 33 billones de dólares, siguiendo una tendencia creciente en los últimos años, que ha sido impulsada principalmente por el aumento de la compra y venta internacional de servicios. Pero esta tendencia muy probablemente cambiará en 2025 como resultado de los aranceles anunciados por el gobierno de Estados Unidos. Para entender la lógica detrás de los aranceles, el impacto que estos pueden tener sobre el comercio y sobre la economía en general y las implicaciones no solo económicas sino también políticas de este tipo de medidas en un mundo que no se recupera por completo de la pandemia, nos acompañan: desde Bogotá, Tatiana Andrea Gélvez y Javier Garay, de la universidad Externado de Colombia; desde Montevideo, Nicolás Pose, de la Universidad de la República, y desde Alemania, Eric Behar, de la Universidad Internacional de Ciencias Aplicadas.

In this episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon from UN News speaks to Luz Maria de la Mora, the Director of the International Trade Division at UNCTAD, about the uncertainty that unilateral tariffs are having on the global trade outlook, and why the consequence could be particularly serious for developing economies.Music by Joachim Harris, all rights reserved 

In this episode of The Weekly Tradecast, Luz María de la Mora, Director of UNCTAD's Trade Division, looks into the complex realities behind today's trade debates. In a world shaped by disruption – from climate change and geopolitical tensions to digital transformations – the global trading system is at a crossroads. Free trade, once seen as a force for prosperity and integration, is now under scrutiny. But is trade the culprit or a catalyst for solutions? Drawing from decades of experience in international negotiations, she explores how trade can remain a force for good – one that fuels inclusive growth, empowers small businesses, supports the green and digital transitions, and offers hope to communities worldwide. Listen now to discover why, even in turbulent times, trade still holds the potential to drive sustainable development – if we get it right.

Ouça a entrevista de Denise Campos de Toledo com o embaixador, escritor, ex-ministro da Fazenda e do Meio Ambiente, e ex-secretário-Geral da UNCTAD, Rubens Ricupero, sobre a situação do Brasil em meio aos desafios globais. #JornalDaGazeta

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:00:04   Stories Coming Up!00:26   Intro00:44   Is China really suppressing India's rise?09:37   What the UNCTAD says about global trade14:08   TidbitsWe also send out a crisp and short daily newsletter for The Daily Brief. Put your email here and we'll make you smart every day: https://thedailybriefing.substack.com/You can also listen to this episode in Hindi: https://the-daily-brief-hindi.simplecast.com/Note: This content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements.

Syria's disappeared: relative of Assad regime's victims speaks of anguish searching for truth and justiceGaza: Israeli aid blockade is impacting people and relief teams' work, warns supply teamsInterest payments outweigh climate investments in almost all developing countries: UNCTAD

Mkutano wa 14 wa Kimataifa wa Usimamizi wa madeni umeanza rasmi hii leo huko Geneva Uswisi ambapo kubwa linalojadiliwa ni namna ya kuhakikisha wakati serikali zikipambana kulipa madeni hazidumazi maendeleo. Tupate taarifa zaidi kutoka kwa Assumpta Massoi

At a time of war, nations must stop global order from crumbling: UN rights chiefDeep concern from humanitarians over the announced halting of aid into Gaza by IsraelOceans of opportunity are being squeezed dry by unsustainable use, say UN economists UNCTAD

Foco é na proteção do consumidor, privacidade e proteção de dados assim como segurança cibernética; segundo agência da ONU para comércio e desenvolvimento, Unctad, 2,3 bilhões de pessoas fizeram compras online, um aumento de 68% se comparado a 2017.

Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Comércio e Desenvolvimento, Unctad, listou ainda África do Sul, Botswana, Ilhas Maurício e Marrocos em estudo sobre tendências da economia na África.

The Weekly Tradecast looks at Africa's economies and ways to boost trade, reduce risk and unlock the continent's potential with Mona Farid Mohmed Badran from Cairo University and also UN Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) chief of the Africa section, Habiba Barka. From economic turbulence to the impact of climate change, UN Trade and Development's latest report on Africa says much of the continent struggles to get ahead due to repeated exposure to external shocks. Its economies are particularly vulnerable because they rely heavily on commodity exports, carry high levels of debt and have limited technology infrastructure. According to the new Economic Development in Africa report, key steps forward include wider diversification of economies, greater regional trade and more robust rules across the continent of 1.4 billion people. For more on the report and its recommendations, tune in to Mona Farid Mohmed Badran and Habiba Barka.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, February 5, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Despite India's solid track record of fiscal discipline and a narrowing fiscal deficit, international rating agencies like Moody's and Fitch remain cautious about upgrading India's sovereign rating. Currently, Fitch Ratings assigns India a 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, which is the lowest investment grade, suggesting good credit quality but vulnerability to adverse conditions. Similarly, Moody's and S&P rate India at 'Baa3' and 'BBB-', respectively. This contrasts with China's 'A+' and the US's 'AA+', indicating higher credit qualities and lower default risks. The hesitation to upgrade India's rating affects the cost of borrowing and investment attractiveness, crucial for economic growth, N Madhavan reports. Critics, including UNCTAD, argue that international rating agencies may be biased against emerging economies. Despite significant growth, robust financial systems, and strong foreign investor interest, India's rating has remained unchanged for two decades.  India is set to develop its own AI chip, aiming to enhance its technological independence and global competitiveness. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-Dac) and the National e-Governance Division, focuses on creating a chip using the open-source 'Risc-V' architecture. The goal is to support academic researchers and startups in building foundational AI models, Shouvik Das reports. High-level discussions have involved not only Indian experts but also US Big Tech firms and Taiwan's TSMC, to craft a chip fully made in India by 2027, leveraging local talents and resources. This move is part of a broader strategy under the India AI Mission, aiming to establish a domestic chip production capability that reduces reliance on foreign technology, particularly in light of recent geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities highlighted by US restrictions.Rashmi Saluja's tenure as chairperson at Religare Enterprises may be nearing an end amid a contentious takeover battle. Despite efforts to stabilize the company post-bankruptcy, about one-third of its investors have voted against her reappointment ahead of the upcoming AGM on February 7th. The Delhi High Court has also declined Saluja any interim relief to halt the AGM proceedings. Investors, including the Burman family who owns 25.1% of Religare, have expressed a desire for new management to steer the company towards growth. With 31.85% of shareholders, including financial firms and mutual funds, voting against her, Saluja's reappointment seems unlikely unless there is an unexpectedly high turnout in her favour from smaller shareholders.  The National Medical Commission (NMC) is gearing up to elevate India's postgraduate medical education to global standards by forming Specialty Expert Committees (SEC) for each speciality. Priyanka Sharma spoke to Dr B. Srinivas, secretary at the NMC, who said that these committees will develop model curriculums, assess educational institutions, and address academic needs, aiming to standardize and improve the quality of speciality courses across the country. This initiative, highlighted in a letter to medical colleges reviewed by Mint, also involves these expert committees in handling student grievances and other speciality-specific requirements. The NMC has called for nominations of faculty members ready to join this effort, with a deadline for submissions set for within 15 days. The move comes as part of a broader effort to address the disproportionate doctor-patient ratios in India by boosting both graduate and postgraduate medical manpower. Wingify, started in 2009 in Delhi, has grown significantly, boasting a global customer base and robust revenue growth, reaching ₹288.61 crore in 2023-24. This bootstrapped startup's success caught private equity firm Everstone's eye, especially Wingify's self-sufficient growth and strong technology base. This acquisition aligns with Everstone's focus on technology-driven firms, following a similar investment in MediaMint, Shadma Shaikh reports. The deal not only marks a significant phase for Wingify but also stands out as a successful bootstrapped venture in the SaaS space, showcasing that startups can achieve substantial growth without external funding. This event is seen as a boost for the Indian SaaS ecosystem, reflecting a mature, profitable company making a significant impact globally.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) share a long history of collaboration in promoting international trade as a driver of economic development, particularly in supporting developing countries. In the episode “The Economic Case for Inclusivity”, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, and Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, share insights from a high-level panel exploring the economic imperative of mainstreaming inclusivity policies in global trade. Speakers in this episode: James Baxter, moderator, Australia's Permanent Representative to the WTO Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaDirector-General of the WTO Rebeca GrynspanSecretary-General of UNCTAD Host: Javier GutiérrezCounsellor in External Relations, World Trade Organization

Agência da ONU para Comércio e Desenvolvimento, Unctad, mostra cenário marcado por desaceleração econômica e crescente descontentamento social; Moçambique, Angola, Brasil e Guiné-Bissau aparecem na lista de impacto da dívida pública.

Segundo Conferência da ONU sobre Comércio e Desenvolvimento, Unctad, somente em 2024, houve um aumento de US$ 1 trilhão em relação a 2023; mas agência da ONU receia possibilidade de “guerras comerciais” no próximo ano.

The Weekly Tradecast looks at how carbon markets can help the most vulnerable countries address inequalities and protect the planet with UN Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) Paul Akiwumi and Jean-Paul Adam from the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. Least developed countries (LDCs) suffer much of the human and economic toll of climate change – even though they do little damage themselves. To help them, UNCTAD's latest report on LDCs looks at how the trading of carbon to mitigate climate change can also open up extra funds for development. Carbon trading seeks to limit emissions by allowing production in one place, such as a factory, to be offset against reductions in another place. But critics say it gives rich countries a licence to pollute and that many developing countries see few benefits. How can carbon trading help support sustainable and inclusive growth? Tune in to Paul Akiwumi and Jean-Paul Adam to find out. 

The Weekly Tradecast looks at why we must rethink development strategies as growth slows and social discontent rises. Anastasia Nesvetailova, a senior economist at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), shares her insights from the latest report showing that stagnating economic growth is not strong enough for developing countries to tackle their many challenges.  On top of climate change and multiple crises, slow global growth and weak investment are worsening economic divides and fueling discontent. But the disruption also opens the way for the Global South to reshape trade, development and the green transition.  Tune in to Anastasia Nesvetailova, director of UNCTAD's macroeconomic and development policies branch, for more from the report on how we can adjust our thinking, investments and actions to best support inclusive development.

The Weekly Tradecast looks at why trade, smart diversification and wider investment in development hold the keys to a more stable and sustainable future with special guest Célestin Monga, who teaches public policy at Harvard University. In June, we marked the 60th birthday of UN Trade and Development with the Global Leaders Forum. With a cascade of crises hitting the global economy, government leaders, top economists and other experts convened in Geneva to chart a new course for development in a changing world. For a deeper look from the forum, tune in to special guest economist, author and former World Bank official Célestin Monga.

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What if humanity's quest to control nature has led us to a precipice of both technological triumph and ecological disaster? Join us on a journey from the ancient practices of foraging and controlled burning to the modern complexities of mechanized agriculture. We uncover how early agricultural methods created both stability and fragility, and how our evolving belief in dominating nature has woven itself into the fabric of modern society and historical texts.As we navigate the tangled web of market forces and agricultural practices, we question the effectiveness of capitalist logic in solving environmental crises. We'll explore the historical context of sustainable farming, the disruptive influence of fossil fuels, and the commodification of agriculture. Reflecting on insights from the Substack article "Capital and Growth," we challenge the idea that markets are self-correcting and consider moving more elements out of this system to better address ecological and social issues.Finally, we reframe the narrative around global food production and hunger, highlighting the real culprits behind food shortages. By examining the inefficiencies in resource allocation and the unsustainable nature of continuous population growth, we emphasize the need to respect natural limits and foster biodiversity. We share thought-provoking perspectives on sustainable agriculture, cultural significance of food, and the inherent boundaries that shape our existence. Tune in to rethink our relationship with nature and agriculture, and discover a path to true sustainability.Gunnar Rundgren is a critical thinker with vast experiences from more than 100 countries in the world. He has worked with most parts of the organic agriculture sector since 1977, starting on the pioneer organic farm, Torfolk. He has been engaged as a consultant by NGOs, the government, private companies and intergovernmental organisations such as OECD, UNEP, UNCTAD, the World Bank and the FAO. Gunnar is the initiator of several organisations for organic agriculture in Sweden, including its main eco-label KRAV (www.krav.se) where he was the director for the first eight years. He served as the first President of the Accreditation Programme Board of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) 1992-1997. He Rundgren was an IFOAM World Board member in 1998 and the IFOAM President during the period 2000-2005. In 2002 he was a founding board member of the ISEAL Alliance. He has published several books related to organic farming. In 2010, he published a book about the major social and environmental challenges of our world, Tradgarden Jorden, which was translated into Japanese in 2012 and is now published in English. He also co-authored the book Jorden vi Ater, published in 2012, about the challenge of feeding the world's population in a sustainable way. Rundgren was awarded an honorary doctorate in Science at the Uganda Martyrs University 2009. The same year, he was appointed a Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry.Follow Gunnar on his Substack HERE.

As 2024 is UN Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) 60th birthday, The Weekly Tradecast takes a step back in time with Danielle Hughes, chief of the records management unit. The United Nations was created after the Second World War to preserve peace as the forum for countries to work together towards common goals. But it was not until 1964 that UNCTAD was set up in Geneva as its own agency to promote the interests of developing countries in world trade.   Tune in to Danielle Hughes for stories from the formation of UN Trade and Development and our evolution over the last 60 years to keep improving the lives of billions of people around the world.

Don't forget Sudan crisis on World Refugee Day says aid agency chief GrandiGaza today: Scorching heat, dire aid shortages and heavy fighting, warns OCHAForeign direct investment declines for second year, UNCTAD report shows

Intense heatwaves hit Saudi Arabia, India and Southern Europe. We ask, what's the impact?Ecuador has experienced a nationwide blackout And government debt worldwide is four times what it was in 2000. We hear more from UNCTAD economist Carlos Razo

The Weekly Tradecast looks at today's challenges and the opportunities of tomorrow with special guest UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan. We'll be talking about her vision for UN Trade and Development, how to address new challenges and why we must move forward together to create an inclusive and sustainable future. Founded in 1964 as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – or UNCTAD – our organization promotes a fairer economic system and helps developing countries to access the benefits of global trade. Now UN Trade and Development is building on six decades of success as our work evolves to keep improving the lives of billions of people around the world. Tune in to Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan to find out what it takes to lead this global organization and get her perspective on the course of development in a changing world.

The UN General Assembly has entrusted UNCTAD (now rebranded as UN Trade and Development) to be the focal point within the UN on competition and consumer protection issues. How does UN Trade and Development implement this role? Teresa Moreira, Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch (CCPB) at UN Trade and Development, joins Alicia Downey and Matthew Hall to discuss the work of the CCPB, including its focus on developing countries and its working groups and specific projects. Listen to this episode to learn more about UN Trade and Development's work promoting, reinforcing and advising on competition and consumer protection law and policies in support of its overall goal to help developing countries meet the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN General Assembly in 2015. With special guest: Teresa Moreira, Head, Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Related Links: UNCTAD website Competition and Consumer Protection Branch website Global competition law and policy approaches to digital markets (March 2024) Consumer dispute resolution in the world (March 2024) UNCTAD model law on competition after 30 years: some reflections (Feb 2024) Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

What a normal life is like for the rest of the world does not apply in Gaza, and it almost never has. Even before October 7, electricity only came on for an average of four to six hours a day and nearly 98 per cent of water was undrinkable. Transportation options were always limited and housing was a challenge in one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Now, after more than six months of war, around 50 to 70 percent of housing has been destroyed. The cost of damage between October and January alone is estimated by the World Bank at $18.5 billion. In this week's Beyond The Headlines, host Nada AlTaher explores whether life in Gaza can ever go back to any kind of normality, looking at the path to rebuilding the strip and the mammoth task at hand. She speaks to Rami Al Azzeh, economist with the Assistance to the Palestinian People Unit at UNCTAD, and Amira Aker, a postdoctoral fellow at Canada's Universite Laval who specialises in epidemiology and environmental health.

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at the update to the UN's Trade and Development Report with UNCTAD director Richard Kozul-Wright. On the positive side – despite high inflation, high interest rates and gloomy forecasts – the global economy grew 2.7% last year. The bad news – the update says – is that the positive momentum is going to waste and that growth looks set to be slower this year at 2.6%. Tune in to UN Trade and Development's Richard Kozul-Wright to find out how we address not only rising interest rates and inflation but also the urgent challenges of climate change, underinvestment and inequality before it's too late.

Nos sumergimos en la revolución agrícola con Eddy Alvarado, fundador de Agro360, desentrañando cómo la tecnología está redefiniendo la agricultura en República Dominicana. Exploramos cómo Agro360 está transformando el panorama agrícola, integrando inteligencia artificial y sistemas avanzados para enfrentar desafíos como el cambio climático y enfermedades de cultivos. Eddy comparte su visión sobre el futuro de la agricultura sustentable y cómo el conocimiento tecnológico se convierte en una herramienta crucial para los agricultores, garantizando una producción más eficiente y respetuosa con el medio ambiente. Descubre con nosotros cómo la innovación tecnológica no solo mejora la productividad agrícola, sino que también promete una nueva era para el campo dominicano, marcando el camino hacia una agricultura inteligente y sostenible. ---------- *Eddy Alvarado* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soyeddyalvarado/ *Mangú Tecnologico* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mangutecnologico/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mangutecnologico ---------- *Referencias:* ⁠● Producción y protección vegetal, FAO: https://www.fao.org/plant-production-protection/about/es ⁠● Agro360-Tecnologías Agrícolas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPULWV3bn_4 ⁠⁠● Por qué los agricultores familiares necesitan un mayor acceso a la tecnología, UNCTAD: https://unctad.org/es/news/por-que-los-agricultores-familiares-necesitan-un-mayor-acceso-la-tecnologia ⁠● ⁠Libro: Algorithms to live by: The Computer Science of Huma Decisions por Brian Christian y Tom Griffiths: https://a.co/d/4xHI5OH ---------- Este episodio llega gracias a: *Tinkko* Un espacio moderno pero profesional, con una comunidad dispuesta a ayudarte y facilitar muchos procesos que de otra forma generarían gastos para ti. En Tinkko solo deberás preocuparte por el crecimiento de tu emprendimiento o negocio. Conoce más en https://tinkko.com. ---------- La tecnología es un mundo lleno de aventuras extraordinarias, pero como ya sabemos en su interior está llena de tecnicismos. En este Podcast Alian, Gregori y Oscar vienen a dejar todo eso de lado y a mostrarte la cara sencilla de la tecnología. Este audio tiene derechos reservados para Mangú Tecnológico Media Group y sus propietarios. El uso de el contenido producido por Mangú Tecnológico sin autorización previa puede tener consecuencias legales. ---------- Para colaboraciones, escríbenos a: mangutecnologico@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mangu-tecnolgico/message

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that measures its success in "Gross National Happiness" with UNCTAD director Paul Akiwumi.  Bhutan and its 800,000 people now have an extra reason to be happy – after graduating from the UN list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) into full developing country status. It's only the seventh nation in 50 years to make that jump.    Bhutan was included in the first group of LDCs in 1971. Over the last few decades, it has made remarkable progress on various social and economic metrics, including big improvements in poverty levels, education and life expectancy.  Tune in to UNCTAD's Paul Akiwumi to find out how Bhutan achieved this feat and what the 45 countries still classified as LDCs can learn from its development path.

Just ahead of Zero Waste Day, this episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks trash with UNCTAD economist Henrique Silva Pacini Costa. From plastic packaging to fast fashion to car batteries, we have been creating mountains of waste for decades. It's everywhere – in landfills, in the air, in plants and animals and in our oceans – and it can take decades or even centuries to degrade.    We've recycled just nine percent of the plastic we started making 70 years ago, so that's not going to solve the problem.    Tune in to UNCTAD's Henrique Silva Pacini Costa to find out what we must do to reduce our rubbish and why we must do it quickly. 

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at K-pop and other lessons for success from the creative economy of the Republic of Korea with UNCTAD economist Katalin Bokor.  Whether we've danced Gagnam style, listened to the songs of BTS and Blackpink, played video games or watched Korean TV shows and movies, the country's cultural impact is hard to ignore.   That catchy creativity is also paying big financial dividends. Around the world, the creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors and is already worth at least $1.5 trillion. Few places do it better than the Republic of Korea, more commonly known as South Korea.  Tune in to UNCTAD's Katalin Bokor to find out how other countries can emulate that success and build up their creative economies.

Anupam Chander, Scott Ginsburg Professor of Law and Technology at Georgetown, and Visiting Scholar at Harvard's Institute for Rebooting Social Media, discusses the future of humanity during a wave of paid technology innovation. He also shares how AI is impacting digital sovereignty. Key Takeaways:  Why Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act has been so important for people online How US Internet Laws impact its dominance as a world innovation leader Ways that regulators are having to balance new technologies The impact that judges, regulators, and the courts have had on the evolution of new technologies Guest Bio: Anupam Chander is Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Law and Technology at Georgetown. A Harvard College and Yale Law graduate, he is the author of The Electronic Silk Road, published by Yale University Press. He practiced law in NY and Hong Kong with Cleary, Gottlieb, and has been a visiting law professor at Yale, Chicago, Stanford, Cornell, and Tsinghua. A recipient of Google Research Awards and an Andrew Mellon grant, he has consulted for the World Bank, World Economic Forum, and UNCTAD. A non-resident fellow at Yale's Information Society Project, he is a member of the American Law Institute. In 2023-24, he's a Visiting Scholar at the Institute for Rebooting Social Media at Harvard University, and Cheng Yu Tung Visiting Professor at the University of Hong Kong. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

What are the real costs of going green, and who is going to pay the bill? In Part A of our episode on the cost of going green, we bring expert guest Brad Handler onto the show. Brad is Program Manager for the Sustainable Finance Lab at the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines, and a former Wall Street Equity Research Analyst with 20 years of experience covering the oil sector. He breaks down why we are still investing so much in fossil fuels, the investments that might be needed to support the growth of renewable energy, and how we might redirect investments towards developing countries that will play a large role in the energy transition. We also dive into why oil companies have been so profitable, whether divesting from fossil fuels is a good idea, and the role that Wall Street and the fossil fuel industry might play in the energy transition. 01:21 Interview with Brad Handler 56:00 Concluding Remarks Stay tuned for Part B next week, where we chat with a panel of mineral economics students from Ghana at the Colorado School of Mines, who help us better understand the challenges of sustainable development from a sub-Saharan Africa perspective. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so you can automatically get access to our new episodes – you can find us on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please leave a rating and review and let us know what you thought of this episode! Special thanks to our guests for today and Abhi, our technical guru, for their important contributions to today's episode. This podcast is sponsored by the USC Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Energy Transition Talk series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition (E-CET) or the producers of this podcast. Referenced in this episode and additional resources: IMF, Aug. 24, 2023, Fossil Fuel Subsidies Surged to Record $7 Trillion  UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), July 5, 2023, UNCTAD calls for urgent support to developing countries to attract massive investment in clean energy  Reuters, Jan. 31, 2023, Exxon smashes Western oil majors' profits with $56 billion in 2022  IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency), Aug. 29, 2023, Renewables Competitiveness Accelerates, Despite Cost Inflation ExxonMobil, Oct. 11, 2023, ExxonMobil announces merger with Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock transaction  ExxonMobil, Jan. 18, 2022, ExxonMobil announces ambition for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050  Shell net zero commitments

In a world rife with cascading crises – macro-economic fragmentation, retreating development, multilateralism under attack and of course the defining challenge of the age - climate change – maritime trade serves as a stabilizing anchor, holding fast against the turbulent currents of disruption. But it is changing. Russia's invasion of Ukraine shifted trade lanes – in terms of grain obviously, but it has increased the distances travelled by tankers as the Russian Federation sought new export markets for its cargo and Europe looked for alternative energy suppliers. The death of deglobalization may have been overstated, but it is changing. There are now shifts visible in the data towards various forms of de-risking or supply chain resilience measures. Goods continue to be produced through complex supply chains, but the extent of these chains may have plateaued, at least in the short run. Friend shoring, near-shoring, reshoring – however you label it, changes in trade lanes are afoot. The bigger consequences to all this will be a continued fragmentation of global trade norms and a long term challenge to the multilateralism that has defined the rules based order that oversaw globalised trade to this point. A rise in protectionist policy and regional bloc trade facilitation agreements promises increased fragmentation, uncertainty and complexities. As with watch with well founded fear at the events happening in the middle east this week, it is easy enough to see where the tipping points of immediate change lie, But the longer term developments are more complex and slower to show themselves. In this week's podcast we start a conversation around these theses with two experts who offer a compelling view on the challenges ahead. The first is an old friend of the Podcast - Jan Hoffmann, Head of the Trade Logistics Branch at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. And he is joined this week by Shamika Sirimanne, who leads UNCTAD's trade logistics programme.

The cost-of-living crisis continues to affect the world's poorest families, which is all the more reason to redouble efforts to push for grain and fertilizer to leave key Black Sea ports, top UN economist Rebeca Grynspan said on Tuesday.Ms. Grynspan, who is Secretary-General of the UN trade and development body UNCTAD, said although “there are things that are very difficult to solve… the UN will not spare any effort in trying to make this continue working for the future”. Before 18 July – when a 60-day extension of the Black Sea Initiative by Russia is set to expire – Ms. Grynspan told UN News's Daniel Johnson she'd likely head to Moscow to continue negotiations.

For 70+ years, development economists have been touting the idea that if lesser developed countries trade and invest collaboratively, it would serve as a pathway out of poverty. But today, the notion of so-called South-South cooperation is facing unprecedented challenges as developing countries confront a series of converging economic, health, and geopolitical crises.But two economists at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) contend that at the dawn of another Great Power rivalry and massive economic uncertainty, Global South countries working together is now more important than ever.Richard Kozul-Wright, director of UNCTAD's globalization and development strategies division, and Alex Izurieta, head of the South-South cooperation unit at UNCTAD, join Eric & Cobus intra-Global South trade provides a critical safety net for some of the world's poorest countries.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:Twitter: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olanderFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/ChinaAfricaProjectFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaafricaprojectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.