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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy. flickr-54870972077.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados, United Nations, World Trade Organisation and Other International Organisations in Geneva
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884441518.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Indonesia
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884221061.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884461074.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54883346197.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884461114.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54883346322.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy. flickr-54872128925.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884441633.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Government of Zimbabwe
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54883346352.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy. flickr-54872128895.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884254136.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54883346362.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Michal Baranowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, Government of Poland
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884545485.jpg
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54884221256.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a>
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UNCTAD16 panel calls for new mechanisms to boost productive capacities and financial resilience in developing countries
21 October 2025 — At a high-level panel during UNCTAD16 in Geneva, experts and policymakers discussed strategies to strengthen productive capacities and financial sustainability in developing countries.
With available finance falling $4 trillion short of annual needs, and many nations burdened by high debt servicing costs and sluggish export earnings, participants emphasized the urgent need to expand productive capacities to build resilience and achieve inclusive growth.
The event, opened by Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), explored mechanisms such as debt swaps for productive capacities and the role of UNCTAD’s new Productive Capacities Index and Sustainable Development Financial Assessment Framework in supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Speakers:
H.E. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
Prof. Xiaowen Fu, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, Senior Advisor on Economic Transformation in Africa, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Mr. Gilson Pina, National Director for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cabo Verde flickr-54883384487.jpg
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16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)
In this photo: Umid Abidhadjaev, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Government of Uzbekistan
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) runs from 20–23 October 2025 in Geneva.
The conference theme is: "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development."
Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, it convenes global leaders, experts, changemakers, and civil society for dialogue on trade, investment, development, and the digital economy.
More info, live stream & full programme: <a href="https://unctad.org/unctad16" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/unctad16</a> flickr-54870971867.jpg
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