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Former Secretaries-General and Officers-in-Charge
31 Aug 1966 · 1 photos
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UNCTAD Conferences: I to XIII
1 Sep 2005 · 12 photos
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11 Nov 2007 · 1583 photos
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Global Commodities Forum 2011
1 Feb 2011 · 24 photos
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Preparatory Committee for UNCTAD XIII, 19 January 2012
19 Jan 2012 · 13 photos
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Preparatory process for UNCTAD XIII on 3 Feb 2012
3 Feb 2012 · 9 photos
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Flag-raising ceremony, 15 April
15 Apr 2012 · 29 photos
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UNCTAD Global Services Forum, 28-29 May 2013, Beijing, China
7 May 2013 · 6 photos
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2nd Report of UNCTAD Secretary-General's Panel of Eminent Persons
21 May 2013 · 7 photos
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Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference, Bali (3-6 December 2013)
8 Jun 2013 · 12 photos
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Public Symposium: Opening Session and Plenary Session I (24 June 2013)
23 Jun 2013 · 46 photos
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Public Symposium: Reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador Mukhtar Tileuberdi (Kazakhstan) on 24 June 2013
23 Jun 2013 · 21 photos
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Public Symposium: Plenary Session II (25 June 2013)
24 Jun 2013 · 30 photos
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Public Symposium: Personalities at the Media Corner
24 Jun 2013 · 16 photos
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Public Symposium: Breakout Sessions (24 - 25 June 2013)
25 Jun 2013 · 50 photos
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UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi
3 Sep 2013 · 48 photos
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TDB 60th session (16-27 September 2013)
16 Sep 2013 · 30 photos
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Expert Group Meeting for LDC on the preparation for the 9th WTO Ministerial Conference (Geneva, 11 November 2013)
11 Nov 2013 · 2 photos
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1st Geneva Dialogue on Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda
29 Nov 2013 · 6 photos
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Global Commodities Forum (7-8 April 2014)
7 Apr 2014 · 18 photos
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Expert Group Meeting for Least Developed Countries (9 April 2014)
9 Apr 2014 · 9 photos
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50 Years of Research and Policy Advice on Commodities and Development: The Role of UNCTAD (11 April 2014)
11 Apr 2014 · 6 photos
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission (28 April - 02 May 2014)
30 Apr 2014 · 11 photos
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50th Anniversary of UNCTAD (17 June 2014)
17 Jun 2014 · 20 photos
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3rd Geneva Dialogue (18 June 2014)
18 Jun 2014 · 29 photos
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Public Symposium: Round Table I - Macroeconomic Dimensions of Inequality
18 Jun 2014 · 16 photos
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Public Symposium: Breakout Sessions (18-19 June, 2014)
18 Jun 2014 · 26 photos
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Public Symposium: Round Table II - From Best Policy Practices to Global Transformation
19 Jun 2014 · 10 photos
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Public Symposium: Panel Discussion: Equality and Sustainable Development: "Delivering With Impact"
19 Jun 2014 · 10 photos
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Signature of MoU between UNCTAD, Dublin Port Company (DPC) and Port of Cork Company (PoCC)new album
18 Sep 2014 · 14 photos
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UNCTAD side event at UN High-level Thematic Debate on Means of Implementation for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda (10 February 2015, New York)
10 Feb 2015 · 14 photos
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Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 18th session (4-8 May 2015)
4 May 2015 · 3 photos
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Civil Society meets UNCTAD S-G, 12 May 2015
12 May 2015 · 10 photos
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10th UNCTAD Debt Management Conference (23-25 Nov 2015)
23 Nov 2015 · 13 photos
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NeST-UNCTAD Technical Working Group (17-18 Dec 2015)
17 Dec 2015 · 18 photos
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UNCTAD 14 - Meeting with civil society representatives
5 Apr 2016 · 13 photos
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UNCTAD 14 - 1st Hearing with Civil Societynew album
6 Apr 2016 · 6 photos
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Realizing Trade’s Potential to Contribute to Sustainable Development (Geneva, 15 April 2016)
15 Apr 2016 · 4 photos
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Oceans Economy and Trade: Sustainable Fisheries, Transport and Tourism (10 - 12 May 2016, Geneva)
10 May 2016 · 4 photos
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Expert Meeting on Trade as a Tool for the Economic Empowerment of Women (May 23-24, 2016)
23 May 2016 · 6 photos
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UNCTAD 14 (18 July 2016)
15 Jul 2016 · 13 photos
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UNCTAD 14 Opening Ceremony (17 July 2016)
17 Jul 2016 · 25 photos
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UNCTAD Youth Forum (18-21 July)
18 Jul 2016 · 9 photos
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Fashion Show (19 July)
18 Jul 2016 · 17 photos
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ISAR 33rd Session (4-6 October 2016)
4 Oct 2016 · 4 photos
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High-level Event on Digital Transformation for All: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Small Business (25 April 2017)
25 Apr 2017 · 20 photos
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Special Event: The Holy See and the 2030 Agenda (18 May 2017)
18 May 2017 · 22 photos
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11th UNCTAD Debt Management Conference (13-15 November 2017)
13 Nov 2017 · 16 photos
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Women cross-border traders in central Africa
22 Feb 2018 · 31 photos
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eCommerce Week (16 April 2018)
16 Apr 2018 · 114 photos
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Hearing with civil society organizations
24 May 2018 · 24 photos
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Myanmar Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment (30 Oct 2018)
30 Oct 2018 · 14 photos
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Urbanization, Trade and Development (6 May 2019)
6 May 2019 · 10 photos
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Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation (7-9 May 2019)
7 May 2019 · 11 photos
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Port Management Programme (3-9 July 2019)
9 Jul 2019 · 136 photos
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Trade and Development Report 2022-Press conference
3 Oct 2022 · 9 photos
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13th Debt Management Conference
5 Dec 2022 · 9 photos
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18th Prebisch Lecture
23 Jan 2023 · 12 photos
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#UNCTAD60 Global Leaders Forum
7 Jun 2024 · 1191 photos
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UNCTAD16: Day 2 (morning)
18 Oct 2025 · 135 photos
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UNCTAD16: Day 3 (morning)
18 Oct 2025 · 327 photos
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UNCTAD16: Day 1 (morning)
18 Oct 2025 · 218 photos
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UNCTAD16: Day 1 (afternoon)
18 Oct 2025 · 354 photos
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UNCTAD16: Day 2 (afternoon)
18 Oct 2025 · 139 photos
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Empretec entrepreneurs at FounderX, Silicon Valley
28 Aug 2026 · 3 photos
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session
31 Aug 2026 · 8 photos
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China.
6 Sep 2026 · 12 photos
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Trade and Development Board - 73rd session
14 Sep 2026 · 28 photos
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World Trade Organization Public Forum 2026
16 Sep 2026 · 3 photos
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Trade and Development Board - 73rd session 1
Acting Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno opened the 73rd session of the Trade and Development Board at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 14 September 2026. The Board is the governing body of UN Trade and Development. The session runs until 25 September. A7409653.jpg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 11
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivers a keynote address at the Global Trade in Services Summit during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). A wide-angle view shows a packed auditorium of delegates facing a massive blue stage screen that displays live-feed broadcasts of the speech in both Chinese and English. The grand venue is illuminated by a large, circular overhead light installation featuring the CIFTIS logo at its center. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-09 at 16.30.50.jpeg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 10
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), addresses the audience from a podium during the Global Trade in Services Summit in Beijing, China. He stands before a massive blue digital backdrop displaying the event's title in both English and Chinese characters. A large audience is seated in the foreground, facing the stage during the official international visit. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-09 at 16.30.51.jpeg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 9
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivers an address from a podium during his official visit to China. He is speaking at the Global Trade in Services Summit, standing behind a white lectern branded with the CIFTIS logo and bilingual event signage. Wearing a dark suit, glasses, and a red tie, Mr. Moreno is positioned against a solid blue background. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-09 at 16.30.51(1).jpeg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 8
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivers an address at the Global Trade in Services Summit during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. Speaking from a central podium on the main stage, his presentation is projected onto two massive screens overlooking a large, seated audience of delegates. The stage features a prominent, blue digital backdrop displaying the summit's branding in both English and Chinese characters. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-09 at 16.30.26.jpeg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 7
Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy. These four sectors now attract almost half the value of every new investment project in the world. In 2020 they attracted 16%.
Where those projects land decides which countries build the industries of the future.
"Strategic sovereignty is built through investment — the right investment, in the right sectors, on the right terms," said Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development, opening the second Future Investment Conference in Xiamen, China.
"The more of those decisions that are taken with developing countries in the room, the better the chances that the industries of the future are built there."
The conversation continues at the World Investment Forum in Doha this October.
➡️ Read the article: https://unctad.org/news/investment-key-strategic-sovereignty-says-unctad-acting-chief WhatsApp Image 2026-09-08 at 09.07.25.jpg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 6
Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy. These four sectors now attract almost half the value of every new investment project in the world. In 2020 they attracted 16%.
Where those projects land decides which countries build the industries of the future.
"Strategic sovereignty is built through investment — the right investment, in the right sectors, on the right terms," said Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development, opening the second Future Investment Conference in Xiamen, China.
"The more of those decisions that are taken with developing countries in the room, the better the chances that the industries of the future are built there."
The conversation continues at the World Investment Forum in Doha this October.
➡️ Read the article: https://unctad.org/news/investment-key-strategic-sovereignty-says-unctad-acting-chief WhatsApp Image 2026-09-08 at 09.07.26 (1) (1).jpg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 5
Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy. These four sectors now attract almost half the value of every new investment project in the world. In 2020 they attracted 16%.
Where those projects land decides which countries build the industries of the future.
"Strategic sovereignty is built through investment — the right investment, in the right sectors, on the right terms," said Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development, opening the second Future Investment Conference in Xiamen, China.
"The more of those decisions that are taken with developing countries in the room, the better the chances that the industries of the future are built there."
The conversation continues at the World Investment Forum in Doha this October.
➡️ Read the article: https://unctad.org/news/investment-key-strategic-sovereignty-says-unctad-acting-chief WhatsApp Image 2026-09-08 at 09.07.26 (3).jpg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 4
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and a representative from Zhejiang University stand on a stage during an official visit to China. The two officials place their hands on illuminated pillars to mark the "Launch Ceremony for Comprehensive Cooperation between UNCTAD and Zhejiang University." Behind them, a large, vibrant blue screen displays the titles of the ceremony in both English and Chinese, flanked by the logos of UNCTAD and Zhejiang University. image.png
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 3
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), poses for a group photograph with university officials and dignitaries during his official visit to China. The group stands on stage at Zhejiang University for the Inaugural Doctoral Cohort Opening Ceremony of the Institute of Global Development. Behind them, a large blue digital backdrop and a row of international flags decorate the stage. image (1).png
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 2
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development, participates in a diplomatic meeting during his official visit to China. Seated at a formally set table, delegation members and Chinese officials engage in discussions, with a prominent speaker addressing the group from across the table. The modern, well-lit room features traditional Chinese calligraphy on the wall, highlighting the collaborative atmosphere of the bilateral exchange. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-07 at 12.24.59.jpg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 1
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), stands alongside an official during his official visit to China. Both men are dressed in business attire and smiling warmly as they pose side-by-side on a wooden deck. They are positioned in front of traditional Chinese-style wooden doors with large glass panels that reflect the surrounding greenery. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-07 at 12.25.00.jpg
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Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development official visit to China. 1
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), stands with a delegation during an official visit to a modern technology exhibition hall in China. A presenter gestures toward a large digital display detailing regional science and technology developments as the group listens attentively in the sleek, futuristic showroom. This visit highlights UNCTAD's ongoing engagement with technological innovation and international trade development. WhatsApp Image 2026-09-07 at 12.25.00 (3).jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 8
Delegates and representatives attend the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on 31 August 2026. Seated at rows of desks with country nameplates such as Pakistan, Argentina, and Iran, participants face a raised dais where a panel of speakers leads the discussion. Multiple large wall-mounted screens display a live video feed of the proceedings inside the brightly lit, modern conference hall. A7407731.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 7
Delegates gather in a well-lit conference hall for the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, held on August 31, 2026. Participants are seated at long rows of desks equipped with laptops, microphones, and country nameplates, focusing on the presentations shown on screens mounted along the wall. The meeting room features tall windows, modern rectangular light fixtures, and a diverse assembly of international representatives engaged in discussions. A7407738.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 6
During the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026, a panel of officials presides over a meeting at the United Nations. Seated at the dais, the Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD speaks to the assembly alongside the session President, Secretariat members, and other delegates. A large display monitor on the wall broadcasts a live close-up feed of the speakers to the audience members seated in the foreground. A7407622.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 5
During the sixteenth session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026, the Commission's President speaks at the podium to address participants. He is seated alongside other high-level UNCTAD officials, including the Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD and the Secretary, who follow the proceedings. The photograph, captured from the perspective of the assembly floor, highlights the formal, collaborative atmosphere of the multilateral meeting. A7407608.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 4
A delegate speaks during the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026. Wearing a blue suit, glasses, and a patterned tie, he addresses the assembly from a panel table equipped with microphones. Beside him, other participants, including a woman with glasses and a woman in a light-colored hijab, listen attentively to the proceedings. A7407594.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 3
A speaker sits at the panel table behind a placard reading "Directrice, Division de la technologie et de la logistique" during the 16th session of the UNCTAD Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026. Wearing a beige blazer and glasses, she addresses the room while speaking into a microphone. In the blurred foreground, delegates and participants are seated at their desks, listening to the proceedings. A7407820.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 2
A representative participates in the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, captured on August 31, 2026. Seated at a conference table with microphones in the foreground, she wears a beige blazer, a black top, glasses, and a pearl necklace. The professional setting reflects the formal atmosphere of the UNCTAD-organized event. A7407816.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 1
Ambassador Hend Al-Muftah, Permanent Representative of Qatar, and Shamika Sirimanne, Director of the Division on Technology and Logistics at UNCTAD, engage in a conversation during the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026. Standing at the conference table in Geneva, the two delegates discuss key issues ahead of the formal proceedings. Their nameplates, designating their official roles, are visible on the table in front of them. A7407519.jpg
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Empretec entrepreneurs at FounderX, Silicon Valley 3
Representatives from UN Trade & Development (UNCTAD) and the Founder Institute sign a collaborative agreement during the FounderX event in Oakland, United States, on August 26, 2026. A large digital screen behind the stage displays the joint branding of both organizations as members of the audience, including Empretec entrepreneurs, applaud and capture the moment on their mobile devices. The gathering highlights strategic efforts to support global startup networks and foster international entrepreneurship. IMG_3153.jpg
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Empretec entrepreneurs at FounderX, Silicon Valley 2
A diverse audience of Empretec entrepreneurs and business professionals gathers for the FounderX 2026 conference in Oakland, United States, on August 26, 2026. On stage, speakers address the seated attendees in front of a large screen displaying the event's branding and partner logos, including the Founder Institute. This VIP gathering highlights international collaboration and networking opportunities for members of the global startup ecosystem. IMG_3151.jpg
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Empretec entrepreneurs at FounderX, Silicon Valley 1
At a FounderX event in Silicon Valley, Arlette Verploegh Chabot, UNCTAD's Head of Enterprise Development, moderates a panel discussion titled "Scaling Beyond Borders: Practical Playbooks for Global Expansion in an AI-Driven World." Seated on stage are international Empretec entrepreneurs and speakers, including Renato Santos from Brazil, Salaal Hasan from the United Arab Emirates, and Kabalano Rampa from Botswana. A large digital backdrop features the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development branding alongside profiles of the presenters, illustrating global efforts to support entrepreneurship. 62d92a07-e8d7-4145-a81b-bd17b27bdd12.jpg
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Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), smiles and gestures while speaking during a meeting on October 13, 2025. Dressed in a vibrant red blazer and distinctive accessories, she is seated at a wooden conference table with documents and a pen in the foreground. The professional setting is softly lit by natural light from a window in the background. flickr-55370221320.jpg
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UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan (center, in red) addresses delegates during a high-level meeting at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Participants, representing various member states, are seated around a large, reflective wooden table equipped with microphones and laptops to engage in multilateral discussions. The meeting, held in an ornately decorated conference room with traditional carved wooden ceilings, underscores UNCTAD's commitment to facilitating international cooperation on global trade and development issues. flickr-55370221315.jpg
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A representative speaks during a formal meeting at a United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) event held on October 8, 2025. Flanked by colleagues, the speaker wears a patterned blazer, glasses, and a tie while addressing participants seated around a wooden conference table. The perspective, framed by other attendees in the foreground, highlights the collaborative atmosphere of the international policy discussions. flickr-55370213585.jpg
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Women Rise For All Lunch
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Women Rise For All Lunch
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UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan is pictured during a media interview on the sidelines of an official international event. She is wearing a royal blue blazer over a white top, accessorized with her signature glasses and a lapel pin representing the Costa Rican flag. In the background, a branded event backdrop is visible, while the soft-focus silhouettes of interviewers appear in the foreground. flickr-55370188775.jpg
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