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On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55321875736.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322038583.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55321875706.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322091814.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322091819.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55320962792.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55320962877.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322286200.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322039208.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55320962932.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322038933.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322039228.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55321876656.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55321876341.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55322039323.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55320962602.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55320962522.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55321875636.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55326070663.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55325908261.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55326070748.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55317666415.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55316347177.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55317666465.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55316347207.jpg

On 5 June 2026 in Madagascar, UN Trade and Development's Acting Secretary-General participated in the launch of the report “Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification within and beyond the Critical Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain: Madagascar.” The report highlights opportunities for Madagascar to increase value addition in critical energy transition minerals, including nickel, cobalt, graphite and ilmenite, while diversifying its economy beyond the mining sector. It identifies 259 potential products across 23 sectors, including opportunities in plastics, chemicals, apparel and textiles, machinery and food processing, with an estimated export potential of $1.1 billion. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening Madagascar’s broader industrial base to support sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. Photo credit: Novo-Comm flickr-55316347202.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265731895.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265334651.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55264427142.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265731905.jpg