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On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55382789091.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55381854452.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55382919968.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55382969024.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55383193600.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55382969044.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55381854457.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55382789096.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55382919953.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55383193560.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the high-level dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the eTrade for all initiative, held under the theme “A Decade of Partnership and Connecting the Dots for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Launched in 2016 at UNCTAD’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, the UNCTAD-led partnership has grown from 15 to 35 partner organizations, supporting developing countries, especially least developed countries, in benefiting from e-commerce and the digital economy. The event reflected on a decade of collaboration, including the eTrade Readiness Assessments and the eTrade for Women initiative, and looked ahead to strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive digital economy. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia; H.E. Mr. Kim Min-Jae, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mrs. Fancy Too, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva; Ms. Rashmi José, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development; a representative of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; H.E. Mr. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva; and H.E. Mr. Erwin Bollinger, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin. flickr-55383193570.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55381916879.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55380798037.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55380798082.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55381864453.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55381864598.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55381864603.jpg

On 8 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno delivered opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy. The session focused on the role of competition policy in keeping markets open, fair and contestable, with discussions covering food markets, digital platforms and the impact of enforcement on consumers and businesses. In his remarks, Mr. Moreno highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that markets such as fertilizer supply chains and digital platforms operate across borders and require coordinated responses from competition authorities. Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-competition-law-and-policy-23rd-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/intergovernmental-group-experts-compet...</a> Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin flickr-55382134915.jpg

UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno takes part in the UN Leaders Dialogue at the WSIS Forum 2026, held 9 July 2026 in Room C, Palexpo, Geneva. The high-level session brings together senior leaders from across the UN system, moderated by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin alongside heads and senior officials from WHO, WMO, UNECE, , UNIDO, UPU, UNITAR, UNRISD and UNSSC. Grounded in the WSIS process and the ambition of WSIS+20, the dialogue focuses on strengthening UN system-wide coordination to advance inclusive, people-centered digital cooperation and accelerate implementation of WSIS outcomes. Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development flickr-55382307507.jpg

UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno takes part in the UN Leaders Dialogue at the WSIS Forum 2026, held 9 July 2026 in Room C, Palexpo, Geneva. The high-level session brings together senior leaders from across the UN system, moderated by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin alongside heads and senior officials from WHO, WMO, UNECE, , UNIDO, UPU, UNITAR, UNRISD and UNSSC. Grounded in the WSIS process and the ambition of WSIS+20, the dialogue focuses on strengthening UN system-wide coordination to advance inclusive, people-centered digital cooperation and accelerate implementation of WSIS outcomes. Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development flickr-55383373773.jpg

UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno takes part in the UN Leaders Dialogue at the WSIS Forum 2026, held 9 July 2026 in Room C, Palexpo, Geneva. The high-level session brings together senior leaders from across the UN system, moderated by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin alongside heads and senior officials from WHO, WMO, UNECE, , UNIDO, UPU, UNITAR, UNRISD and UNSSC. Grounded in the WSIS process and the ambition of WSIS+20, the dialogue focuses on strengthening UN system-wide coordination to advance inclusive, people-centered digital cooperation and accelerate implementation of WSIS outcomes. Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development flickr-55383373753.jpg

UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno takes part in the UN Leaders Dialogue at the WSIS Forum 2026, held 9 July 2026 in Room C, Palexpo, Geneva. The high-level session brings together senior leaders from across the UN system, moderated by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin alongside heads and senior officials from WHO, WMO, UNECE, , UNIDO, UPU, UNITAR, UNRISD and UNSSC. Grounded in the WSIS process and the ambition of WSIS+20, the dialogue focuses on strengthening UN system-wide coordination to advance inclusive, people-centered digital cooperation and accelerate implementation of WSIS outcomes. Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development flickr-55383243346.jpg

Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivers remarks at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026. The event took place at Palexpo Convention Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, on 8 July 2026. ©ITU/Pierre Albouy flickr-55381536661.jpg

Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivers remarks at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026. The event took place at Palexpo Convention Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, on 8 July 2026. ©ITU/Pierre Albouy flickr-55381665738.jpg

Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivers remarks at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026. The event took place at Palexpo Convention Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, on 8 July 2026. ©ITU/Pierre Albouy flickr-55381717684.jpg

World Investment Report 2026 Press Conference On 7 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno spoke at the press conference launching the World Investment Report 2026: International Investment in a Turbulent Era at the Palais des Nations. The report finds that global foreign direct investment rose by 6 per cent in 2025 to $1.6 trillion, but that the recovery remains fragile and uneven. It highlights how investment is increasingly concentrated in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical minerals, while many developing economies continue to face challenges in attracting investment for sustainable development. Looking ahead, the report warns that trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation could weigh on investment prospects in 2026 and beyond. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise; A. Sulstarova; and M. Meloni. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-international-investment-turbulent-era" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-inter...</a> flickr-55379676905.jpg

World Investment Report 2026 Press Conference On 7 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno spoke at the press conference launching the World Investment Report 2026: International Investment in a Turbulent Era at the Palais des Nations. The report finds that global foreign direct investment rose by 6 per cent in 2025 to $1.6 trillion, but that the recovery remains fragile and uneven. It highlights how investment is increasingly concentrated in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical minerals, while many developing economies continue to face challenges in attracting investment for sustainable development. Looking ahead, the report warns that trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation could weigh on investment prospects in 2026 and beyond. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise; A. Sulstarova; and M. Meloni. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-international-investment-turbulent-era" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-inter...</a> flickr-55379676780.jpg

World Investment Report 2026 Press Conference On 7 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno spoke at the press conference launching the World Investment Report 2026: International Investment in a Turbulent Era at the Palais des Nations. The report finds that global foreign direct investment rose by 6 per cent in 2025 to $1.6 trillion, but that the recovery remains fragile and uneven. It highlights how investment is increasingly concentrated in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical minerals, while many developing economies continue to face challenges in attracting investment for sustainable development. Looking ahead, the report warns that trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation could weigh on investment prospects in 2026 and beyond. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise; A. Sulstarova; and M. Meloni. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-international-investment-turbulent-era" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-inter...</a> flickr-55379278091.jpg

World Investment Report 2026 Press Conference On 7 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno spoke at the press conference launching the World Investment Report 2026: International Investment in a Turbulent Era at the Palais des Nations. The report finds that global foreign direct investment rose by 6 per cent in 2025 to $1.6 trillion, but that the recovery remains fragile and uneven. It highlights how investment is increasingly concentrated in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical minerals, while many developing economies continue to face challenges in attracting investment for sustainable development. Looking ahead, the report warns that trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation could weigh on investment prospects in 2026 and beyond. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise; A. Sulstarova; and M. Meloni. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-international-investment-turbulent-era" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-inter...</a> flickr-55379404468.jpg

World Investment Report 2026 Press Conference On 7 July 2026 in Geneva, UN Trade and Development Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno spoke at the press conference launching the World Investment Report 2026: International Investment in a Turbulent Era at the Palais des Nations. The report finds that global foreign direct investment rose by 6 per cent in 2025 to $1.6 trillion, but that the recovery remains fragile and uneven. It highlights how investment is increasingly concentrated in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical minerals, while many developing economies continue to face challenges in attracting investment for sustainable development. Looking ahead, the report warns that trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation could weigh on investment prospects in 2026 and beyond. Speakers included Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise; A. Sulstarova; and M. Meloni. Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/Yu Gyeong Shin More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-international-investment-turbulent-era" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2026-inter...</a> flickr-55379277991.jpg