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Beyond tailored analysis and policy recommendations, our research has also generated global standards that govern responsible sovereign lending and borrowing, investment, entrepreneurship, competition and consumer protection and trade rules.
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Publications
Preparing to seize artificial intelligence opportunities with strategic national policies
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 120
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2025/3 - 04 Aug 2025
A review of parameters and requirements for an effective consumer label on plastics and plastics alternatives
UNCTAD/TCS/DITC/INF/2025/7 - 31 Jul 2025
Global Trade Update (August 2025): Mobilising trade to curb plastic pollution
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/6 - 31 Jul 2025
Plastic substitution in developing countries: Sectoral opportunities and challenges
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UNCTAD/TCS/DITC/INF/2025 - 31 Jul 2025
Policy briefs
Preparing to seize artificial intelligence opportunities with strategic national policies
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 120
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2025/3 - 04 Aug 2025
Global collaboration for inclusive and equitable artificial intelligence
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 119
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2025/2 - 20 Jun 2025