Trade and Development Report

News:The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released its updated Trade and Development Report.

Facts:

• The Trade and Development Report (TDR) is issued every year since 1981.
• Aim: To analyse current economic trends and major policy issues of international concern and make suggestions for addressing these issues at various levels.

Additional Facts:

UNCTAD:

• It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964.
• It is part of the UN Secretariat and also the United Nations Development Group(UNDP).
• It reports to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council but has its own membership, leadership, and budget.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland 
• Reports:
  • The Trade and Development Report 
  • The World Investment Report 
  • Technology and Innovation Report
  • Digital Economy Report