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Historical and political context

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New International Economic Order

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Strengtheni ng of the G77 - Trade and

Washington Consensus -Debt crisis -IMF, World Bank structural adjust. programs - Trade and

Globalizatio n - Creation of the WTO -Increase in FDI - Financial crises (Mexico,

Brief History of UNCTAD

First phase: 1964 to late 1970s

Rise and climax of UNCTADs negotiating role

Second phase: 1980s

Strengthening the analytical capacity with greater

focus on macroeconomic and financial issues (debt-crisis)

Third phase: 1990s onwards

The positive agenda and identification of the
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Introduction

Established in 1964 Promotes

Development-friendly integration of developing

countries into the world economy

Work aims to
Help shape current policy debates and Thinking on development

Ensures
Domestic policies and international action are

mutually supportive in bringing about sustainable development.

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Structure of the Secretariat

Secretary-General
Office of the S-G

Deputy S-G

Division of Managem ent Division On Services Infrastruct ure for Develop Special Programme For Least Developed, Landlocked and Island

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Division On Internatio nal Trade in Goods

Division on Investme nt, Technolo gy and

Main Goals

To work as a laboratory of ideas

Help developing countries to
Raise living standards through
Trade Investment Finance Technology

Benefit from the globalized economy

To

contribute to international debate on emerging issues

Related to developing countries and

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Three key functions

Functions Undertakin gs Provisions

Forum for intergovernmental deliberations Supported by discussions with experts exchanges of experience Aimed at consensus building 4/21/12

Research Policy analysis Data collection

Technical assistance Special attention to the needs of

The least developed countries Economies in transition.

Intergovernmental process Consensus-building

Trade and Development Board ECOSOC

Commission on Trade in Goods, Services and Commodities

Commission on Investment, Technology and Related Financial Issues

Commission on Enterprise, Business Facilitation and Development

Commission on Science and Technology for Development

Expert Meetings

Annual session of the commissions: political issues meetings: technical issues

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What UNCTAD Does

Globalization and Development Trade in Goods, Services and Commodities , enterprise developments and Technology

International Investment Services Special

Infrastructure for Development and Trade Efficiency Programme on Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

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I. Globalization and Development Strategies

Macro-economic analysis and policy proposals Studies and projections about the world economy and the financial system Preparation of the Trade and Development Report (TDR) Analysis of external debt problems Development programs for Africa
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II. International Trade

in Goods, Services and Commodities

Integrate developing countries in the multilateral trade system and help them benefit from it Understanding of current issues in multilateral trade negotiations New proposals positive agenda Capacity-building

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III. Investment, Enterprise Development and Technology

Investment

analysis and policy-making promotion

Investment

Enterprise

development issues
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Technology
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IV. Services Infrastructure for Development and Trade Efficiency

Trade

facilitation Multimodal transportation (ACIS) E-commerce TrainForTrade Global Trade Point Network Customs modernisation (ASYCUDA)
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V. Special Programme on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Currently: 50 LDCs

34 in Africa, 9 in Asia, 6 in the Pacific Region,

1 in Latin America (Haiti)

Objective: Reduce poverty & increase development

Preparation of the LDC Annual Report Analysis of the links between poverty-reduction and

development strategies

Assistance to LDCs for accession to the WTO

and its negotiations

Capacity-building in trade, investment and related

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services

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UNCTADs INTEGRATED VISION OF TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT and THE SCOPE OF ITS WORK
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS TRADE

SUPPLY-SIDE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY POLICIES

TRADE SUPPORT POLICY AND NEGOTIATIO SERVICES N

POLICIES

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How does UNCTAD work?

Intergovernmental level
Commission meetings Expert meetings Monitoring of intergovernmental activities

Consensus Building

A TWO-TRACK PROCESS
Human resources capacity-building

Research and analytical studies

UNCTAD Secretariat
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Institutiona l Capacitybuilding

Policy Analysis

Cooperation and dialogue

Governments International organisations
192 countries WTO, World Bank, IMF, etc.

UNCTAD

Civil Society

Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Academia

Universities and research institutes

Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Transnational Corporations (TNCs)

Private Sector
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Who participates

Government delegates from 192 countries International institutions Parliamentarians Entrepreneurs Academics
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For more information: www.unctad.org

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