We are uniquely equipped to speed progress to sustainable economic growth that leaves no one behind. We translate the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals into advice and action that yield concrete results. We do this by working on: List Grid AfricaWe assist African countries to achieve sustainable development by providing policy advice, technical assistance and mobilizing international support for the continent. CommoditiesWe support countries to break away from commodity dependence by diversifying their economies and strengthening non-commodity activities. Competition and consumer protectionWe promote competition to level commercial playing fields and support policies and frameworks that protect and empower consumers. Debt and development financeWe support effective debt management in countries as an intrinsic part of sound public financial management and overall good governance. E-commerce and the digital economyWe enhance the capacities of developing countries to harness the evolving digital economy for more inclusive development. Enterprise developmentWe work with countries to help their small and medium-sized enterprises grow in a sustainable manner and compete in the global economy. Gender equalityWe promote gender mainstreaming as a key element to achieving inclusive and sustainable development. InvestmentWe help countries attract foreign direct investment into areas where needs are greatest, to ensure prosperity for all. Landlocked developing countriesWe work with landlocked developing countries to address the special trade and development challenges, arising from their lack of territorial access to the sea and geographical remoteness from international markets. Least developed countriesWe support the least developed countries to achieve structural economic transformation, increase productive capacity, reduce poverty and build resilience to adverse factors MacroeconomicsWe support countries to ensure sound macroeconomic management drives efforts to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Science, technology and innovationWe help countries harness science, technology and innovation to make breakthroughs, create jobs and accelerate sustainable development. Small island developing statesWe advocate urgent and concrete action to address the vulnerability of small island developing States through resilience-building and other special support measures. South-South cooperationWe help countries in the global south harness the opportunities to trade and exchange resources, technology and knowledge between them. The Palestinian peopleWe monitor the impact of the Israeli occupation on socioeconomic conditions in the Palestinian Territory. Trade agreementsWe support governments to implement trade-led growth strategies and integrate into the multilateral trading system. Trade analysisWe monitor trends and provide evidence-based analysis to make international trade an engine for sustainable development. Trade and environmentWe work with governments to build green and blue economies and ensure trade is part of the solution to the climate crisis. Training and capacity buildingWe provide capacity-building services to strengthen public and private sector professionals’ knowledge and skills for sustainable development. Transport, logistics and trade facilitationWe support countries in implementing sustainable and resilient freight transportation and logistics services to enhance trade. YouthWe empower young people to contribute to solving today’s challenges and to help build a better future for all.
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