17 June 2026 · 14 photos
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session
Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries.
Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability.
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14 photos
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 14
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 14
An expert participant, wearing a pinstripe suit, white shirt, and green patterned tie, is captured speaking into a microphone during the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. The man, also wearing glasses, is shown in a close-up shot, emphasizing his engagement in the discussion. This image was taken during the 16th session of the meeting on December 9, 2025. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54972251012_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 13
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 13
A delegate from Indonesia uses her smartphone to document the proceedings during the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. The woman, wearing a dark blue hijab, holds her phone horizontally, capturing moments from her seat at the conference table. This session was held on December 9, 2025. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973437690_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 12
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 12
A delegate representing Peru, wearing headphones for interpretation, is focused during the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. The conference table is equipped with microphones, laptops, and other communication devices, highlighting the interactive nature of the discussion. This session was captured on December 9, 2025. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973437610_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 11
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 11
A formal session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development is underway, featuring three individuals seated at a polished wooden table. The President, holding a gavel and positioned centrally, is flanked by a smiling female participant and the "SECRÉTAIRE" who looks directly ahead. This image captures the 16th session of the meeting, held on December 9, 2025, with an audience partially visible in the foreground. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54972250882_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 10
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 10
An expert participant listens intently during the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session. This professional gathering, captured on December 9, 2025, features a woman wearing glasses and a distinctive black and white patterned jacket, seen in profile. In the foreground, a blurred delegate sits at a desk with a microphone, reflecting the active dialogue of the UNCTAD event. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973437725_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 9
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 9
This black and white image captures a delegate actively participating in the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development on December 9, 2025. The close-up shot focuses on hands typing on a laptop, alongside conference equipment such as microphones and a smartphone. Country nameplates for the United Republic of Tanzania and the Dominican Republic are visible, highlighting international representation. The scene conveys focused engagement during a UNCTAD expert meeting. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973394383_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 8
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 8
The President of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session, chairs a meeting on December 9, 2025. Seated at a long table, he is flanked by a Directrice to his left and a Secretaire to his right, with their respective nameplates visible. The formal conference setting, featuring a wooden wall and microphones, includes blurred attendees in the foreground participating in the discussion. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973319998_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 7
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 7
A woman, identified as the Directrice (Director) of the Division of International Trade and Commodities, speaks at the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. Captured on December 9, 2025, she is seen mid-sentence with a microphone positioned before her, wearing glasses and a black cardigan over a cream turtleneck. The formal conference setting features a warm wooden backdrop behind her. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54972251052_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 6
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 6
A delegate representing Sri Lanka is actively taking notes during the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. Seated at a conference table with a microphone, the woman, wearing a white blazer and glasses, demonstrates focused engagement with the proceedings. This image was captured on December 9, 2025, highlighting participation in discussions on global commodities and development. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973140351_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 5
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 5
A woman wearing glasses and a dark jacket speaks into a microphone during the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session. Beside her, a man in a dark suit listens intently, with his hands clasped beneath his chin. This formal discussion took place on December 9, 2025, reflecting active participation in UNCTAD's work on commodity-related issues. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973395289_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 4
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 4
A female delegate, wearing glasses and a black blazer with white trim, addresses participants at the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, held at UNCTAD. She is seated at a conference table alongside two other experts, with laptops and documents in front of them. A visible nameplate on the table prominently displays 'DIRECTRICE, DIVISION DU COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL ET DES PRODUITS DE BASE', highlighting the participation of a director from UNCTAD's Division of International Trade and Commodities. This expert meeting took place on December 9, 2025. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973320318_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 3
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 3
An expert, identified by a "PRESIDENT" nameplate, addresses participants at the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. The man, wearing a pinstripe suit and green tie, is seen speaking into a microphone at a conference table with a warm wooden background. This professional image was captured on December 9, 2025, during the UNCTAD event. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973437675_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 2
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 2
The Director of UNCTAD's Division of International Trade and Commodities addresses attendees at the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session. Seated to her right, the session's President observes the proceedings. This gathering, held on December 9, 2025, brings together experts to discuss critical issues related to global commodities markets and sustainable development. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973320218_o.jpg
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Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 1
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session 1
A delegate in a grey suit and patterned tie looks directly at the camera, seated at a conference table with microphones during the 16th session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development. His hands are clasped in front of him, with other participants and a partially visible nameplate in the background. This expert gathering, held on December 9, 2025, addresses critical issues in global commodities and economic development. multi-year-expert-meeting-on-commodities-and-development-16th-session_54973437670_o.jpg
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