UN Trade and Development

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is the UN’s leading institution dealing with trade and development. It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964.

UN Trade and Development is part of the United Nations Secretariat and has a membership of 195 countries, one of the largest in the UN system. UN Trade and Development supports developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively.

We provide economic and trade analysis, facilitate consensus-building and offer technical assistance to help developing countries use trade, investment, finance and technology for inclusive and sustainable development.

For more information, visit unctad.org