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UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, focused on rethinking global cooperation in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, financial constraints and competing narratives. Building on Geneva’s unique multilateral ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion explores how multilateralism can adapt to remain effective, agile and impactful. The event examines risks and opportunities for global cooperation, highlighting the role of innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships in delivering global public goods despite constrained resources, and outlining priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0.” The meeting opened with remarks by Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026 and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research. Podium speakers included: Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs; Guilherme de Aguilar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO; Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization; Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development; Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union; Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister of the Canton of Geneva; James Manyika, Senior Vice-President, Google; Sheba Croker, Managing Director, World Economic Forum. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Adam Day, Head of the United Nations University Office in Geneva. photo credit © FDFA, Presence Switzerland flickr-55053448979.jpg

Impressions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 19 January. Copyright: World Economic Forum/CHeeney flickr-55050658058.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55000009012.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55001062343.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55001200360.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55000896481.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55001159149.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55001062503.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan visits an Empretec Training of Trainers session in Saudi Arabia, bringing together a cohort of more than 20 Saudi trainers—entrepreneurs themselves—committed to investing in the next generation through skills development. They are part of a global network of over 600 Empretec trainers, who form the backbone of UNCTAD’s Empretec programme and play a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial capacities worldwide. flickr-55001159179.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with a delegation from Syria’s Development Fund during DeveGo to discuss entrepreneurship development and the Empretec programme, UNCTAD’s flagship initiative for building entrepreneurial skills. The exchange focused on strengthening capacities and supporting inclusive economic opportunities through entrepreneurship. flickr-55000898726.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000003057.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000003067.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000890406.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001194095.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001152854.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000003037.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000890441.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000002857.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001056418.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000002922.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001056413.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001056448.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001056488.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000003012.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000002672.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001152599.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001193790.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000002682.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55000002702.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan launches the new UNCTAD Entrepreneurship Forum in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through 2030. Strengthening entrepreneurship and investment remains a core pillar of UNCTAD’s work, with this initiative marking an important step toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. flickr-55001152644.jpg