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UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971263539.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal Special Envoy for Global Affairs of the Chancellor of Austria. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971005906.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971184493.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54970120752.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971005921.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Alexander De Croo, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971005916.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Alexander De Croo, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971263559.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971263554.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri, president and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971184558.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971308175.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971263609.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963307310.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963000921.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963235964.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963288625.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963235969.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963288640.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963206934.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54962952801.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963259905.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963206944.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963259920.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54962065242.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963206969.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963206984.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963259950.jpg

UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities. Speakers included: • Ms. Anu Peltola, Director, Statistics, Data and Digital, UN Trade and Development (Adoption of the agenda) • Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD • Ms. Urska Arsenjuk, Statistical Officer, Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) • Ms. Esperanza Magpantay, Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • Mr. Nicolas Benoit, Junior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-6th-meeting" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/working-group-measuring-e-commerce-and...</a> flickr-54963259945.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a series of television and media engagements in London, sharing insights on global economic trends, trade dynamics, financing challenges and the priorities of developing countries. Her interviews across major outlets highlight UNCTAD’s call for a more stable, predictable and development-centred global economy, and underscore the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation in a rapidly changing world. flickr-54963179009.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a series of television and media engagements in London, sharing insights on global economic trends, trade dynamics, financing challenges and the priorities of developing countries. Her interviews across major outlets highlight UNCTAD’s call for a more stable, predictable and development-centred global economy, and underscore the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation in a rapidly changing world. flickr-54963178934.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a series of television and media engagements in London, sharing insights on global economic trends, trade dynamics, financing challenges and the priorities of developing countries. Her interviews across major outlets highlight UNCTAD’s call for a more stable, predictable and development-centred global economy, and underscore the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation in a rapidly changing world. flickr-54963231765.jpg