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20 October 2026

Ten things to watch at the World Investment Forum 2026

UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2026/014 — Geneva, Switzerland

12 October 2026

Borrowers’ Platform enters new phase with first Governing Council Meeting in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

9 October 2026

UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2026: Global growth slows to 2.6%, and gaps widen between developing regions

UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2026/012 — Geneva, Switzerland

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How can developing countries benefit more from biodiversity-based trade?

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Asia keeps its lead in global investment. The map inside the region is being redrawn

Borrowers’ Platform enters new phase with first Governing Council meeting in Bangkok

Rising debt costs are stalling development

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2 October 2026

Borrowers’ Platform to hold first Governing Council in Bangkok

UNCTAD/PRESS/MA/2026/010 — Bangkok, Thailand

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20 October 2025

Facts & figures: UNCTAD16

UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2025/006 — Geneva, Switzerland

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World Investment Forum 2026: Investing in the future

Doha, Qatar

25 – 27 October 2026

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19 February 2026

Launch of the rapid assessment for Namibia on value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain

Windhoek, Namibia

17 February 2026

Launch of the rapid assessment for Zambia on value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain

Lusaka, Zambia

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Ten things to watch at the World Investment Forum 2026

UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2026/014 — Geneva, Switzerland

Borrowers’ Platform enters new phase with first Governing Council Meeting in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2026: Global growth slows to 2.6%, and gaps widen between developing regions

UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2026/012 — Geneva, Switzerland

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Geoeconomics: What is it and what does it mean for development?

How can developing countries benefit more from biodiversity-based trade?

Asia keeps its lead in global investment. The map inside the region is being redrawn

Borrowers’ Platform enters new phase with first Governing Council meeting in Bangkok

Rising debt costs are stalling development

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Borrowers’ Platform to hold first Governing Council in Bangkok

UNCTAD/PRESS/MA/2026/010 — Bangkok, Thailand

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Facts & figures: UNCTAD16

UNCTAD/PRESS/IN/2025/006 — Geneva, Switzerland

Featured event

World Investment Forum 2026: Investing in the future

Doha, Qatar

Statements

Launch of the rapid assessment for Namibia on value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain

Windhoek, Namibia

Launch of the rapid assessment for Zambia on value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain

Lusaka, Zambia