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Press releases 2009

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1 UNCTAD, Egyptian institute to offer workshop on boosting Arab economies and trade to meet millennium goals, 01/12/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/028)

2 Week of events celebrates role of entrepreneurs in innovation, job creation, economic recovery, 16/11/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/027)

3 Debt burdens in developing world are mounting under pressure of global financial crisis, UNCTAD Chief says, 09/11/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/059)

4 13th African Oil, Gas, Minerals Trade & Finance Conference to focus on better use of information, 06/11/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/058)

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5 Conference to review debt challenges facing developing countries in wake of financial crisis, 05/11/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/026)

6 UNCTAD global commodities forum announced at intergovernmental forum on mining, minerals, metals and sustainable development, 30/10/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/025)

7 EMPRETEC network has confidence in recovery for SMEs, 30/10/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/024)

8 The port of Djibouti joins UNCTAD´s port training programme , 23/10/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/023)

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9 Africa catches up in mobile phones but is falling behind in broadband access, 22/10/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/057)

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10 Offshoring of net-based services to grow rapiditly in wake of economic crisis, report says, 22/10/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/056)

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11 Report warns of widening broadband divide but sees strong mobile phone growth despite economic crisis, 22/10/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/055)

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12 G20 countries see further downturn in FDI flows in first half of 2009 , 22/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/054)

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13 Largest transnational corporations adversely affected by financial and economic crisis, report says, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/051)

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14 FDI outflows by West Asian sovereign wealth funds may gain importance in 2009; inward investment to the region may fall, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/050)

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15 Lower FDI flows to and from developed countries reshape global FDI patterns , 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/049)

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16 FDI to South-East Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States set to decline sharply after eight years of growth, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/048)

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17 Report says reversal in FDI flows is expected in South, East, and South-East Asia, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/047)

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18 FDI trends diverge widely: up in South America and down in Central America and the Caribbean, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/046)

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19 Global crisis ends six-year FDI boom in Africa, report finds, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/045)

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20 Foreign participation in agriculture is on the rise, notably South-South Foreign Direct Investment, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/044)

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21 Report says ensuring development benefits from TNC involvement in agriculture is a challenge for policymakers, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/043)

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22 Global FDI inflows continue to slide in 2009: significant recovery expected only in 2011, 17/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/042)

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23 Crisis adds to need for tangible progress in trade talks, speakers tell Trade And Development Board, 16/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/022)

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24 "A new kind of process" needed to cope with climate change, eminent economist says in 14th Prebisch Lecture, 15/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/053)

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25 Fallout from global recession continues, especially for the poor, speakers tell Trade and Development Board, 14/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/052)

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26 Trade and development board to hold 56th session: High-level officials to discuss response to global crisis, 08/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/021)

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27 UNCTAD Report says 2009 represents an all-time low for Palestinian economy and policy environment, 08/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/041)

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28 UNCTAD presents innovative approach to reform of international monetary and financial system, 07/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/040)

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29 Crisis having dramatic impact on developing countries; millennium development deadline at risk , 07/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/039)

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30 Mitigation of climate change: a process of structural change, 07/09/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/038)

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31 Building Palestinian sovereignty: Palestinian customs’ pioneering steps, 10/08/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/037)

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32 Economic migrants vulnerable as recession worsens, but such workers can aid development process, meeting told, 29/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/020)

33 Slow recovery in FDI expected in 2010; more substantial rebound due in 2011, UNCTAD survey reveals, 22/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/036)

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34 What are the least developed countries?, 16/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/033)

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35 Facts and figures, 16/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/032)

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36 Manufacturing poverty reduction, 16/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/031)

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37 Report urges poorest countries to adopt macroeconomic policies which support development of their productive bases, 16/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/030)

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38 Hungry for change: LDCs need new policies to strengthen agriculture, UNCTAD report says, 16/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/029)

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39 Better balance needed between states and markets to spur progress in least developed countries, report says, 16/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/028)

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40 Report says investment policy trends in G 20 countries paint comforting picture but leave no room for complacency, 08/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/035/Rev.1)

41 Competition experts to review Indonesia policy, discuss effects of financial crisis on competition practices, 07/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/018)

42 UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai appointed to second four-year term, 06/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/034)

43 Spain signs technical cooperation agreement contributing funds for UNCTAD work in Latin America, 06/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/019)

44 International investment agreements continue to serve as key policy tool for attracting investment and benefiting from it, UNCTAD Report says, 06/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/027)

45 Large, well-designed effort needed to support African agriculture and avert current and future food crises, experts urge, 01/07/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/026/Rev.1)

46 UNCTAD to host second port training workshop in Dublin, 30/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/017)

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47 Lingering food crisis in Africa to be examined at executive session of trade and development board, 29/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/016)

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48 Downturn in steel demand affecting iron ore market, report says; falling prices, ore shipments expected for 2009, 26/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/025)

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49 Report says Africa should deepen regional integration to build stronger and more resilient economies, 25/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/022)

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50 Global FDI flows halved in 1st quarter of 2009, UNCTAD data show; prospects remain low for rest of year, 24/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/024)

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51 Investment Policy Review of Burkina Faso counsels continuing, strengthening reform process, 23/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/023)

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52 New UNCTAD Study identifies ways to attain cyberlaw harmonization in Latin America, 12/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/015)

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53 E-tourism training course in Burkina Faso, 05/06/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/014)

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54 Including all in benefits of science and technology is theme of week-long commission session, 25/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/013)

55 Symposium conclusions call for “exit strategy” for all from economic crisis; financial reforms, job protection, exchange-rate stability, 20/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/021)

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56 Global crisis now having strong, wide impact on Foreign Direct Investment, study shows, 20/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/020)

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57 At inaugural public symposium, “voiceless” have strong words for global financial crisis , 18/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/019/Rev.1)

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58 World facing multiple energy challenges, meeting told; support urged for new supplies, including renewables, 12/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/018)

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59 Hard-won trade capacities of developing countries should be protected during crisis, experts urge, 11/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/017)

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60 Deputy SG views Tunisian customs-modernization project, foresees , 08/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/012)

61 Investment Policy Review of Dominican Republic introduced, 05/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/016)

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62 Investment policy review of Nigeria recommends shift towards manufacturing, other non-oil investment, 05/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/015)

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63 Experts discuss boosting developing country participation in clean development mechanism, carbon market, 05/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/011)

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64 Mali´s economy boosted through ambitious trade and development strategy, 05/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/012)

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65 New UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General takes up duties, 04/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/010)

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66 Deep declines in foreign investment expected in 2009 as crisis hits developing world, UNCTAD Chief says, 04/05/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/014/Rev.1)

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67 Temporary debt moratorium needed for some poor nations, UNCTAD Chief says, 30/04/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/013)

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68 Training seminar held on Mauritania e-tourism, 24/04/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/009)

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69 Experts at Commodity Meetings call for measures to restrain recent high volatility in prices, 09/04/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/008)

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70 Signature of a new memorandum of understanding between UNCTAD and UNDP, 31/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/007)

71 Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani of Indonesia elected President of the Trade and Development Board , 27/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/011)

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72 UNCTAD imparte taller regional sobre ciberlegislacion para paises de America Central y el Caribe, 23/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/006)

73 UNCTAD, Iraqi delegation finalize plans for science, technology, and innovation policy review, 19/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/010)

74 Global exchange-rate system needed to limit speculation, prevent currency distortions, report says, 19/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/009)

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75 Large-scale speculation in food, other commodities, played a role in price swings, report says, 19/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/008)

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76 Shadow banking system that escaped regulation, faith in ´wisdom´ of markets led to meltdown, study says, 19/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/007)

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77 Report on global financial crisis points to ´systemic failures´, disconnection from ´real economy´, 19/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/006)

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78 As trade declines from widening Global Crisis, meeting considers effects on Women´s jobs, empowerment , 10/03/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/005)

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79 African countries ask for help in updating laws, rules, competence in insurance sector , 26/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/004)

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80 UNCTAD releases new edition of Manual for the Production of Statistics on the Information Economy, 26/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/005)

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81 Petko Draganov of Bulgaria appointed as UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General, 23/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/004)

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82 Investment Policy Review of Viet Nam, 11/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/002)

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83 Report provides outlook for the evolution of International Investment Rulemaking , 10/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2009/001)

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84 More `South-South´ action called for as poor countries face global financial crisis, 05/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/003)

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85 As financial and economic crisis begins to bite, developing countries ponder ways to support each other, 04/02/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/002)

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86 Global Foreign Direct Investment now in decline -- and estimated to have fallen during 2008 , 19/01/09 (UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2009/001/Rev.1)

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