UNCTAD
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
UNCTAD stands for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, an international organization abbreviation.
UN body, now branded UN Trade and Development, that helps developing countries benefit from trade, investment and technology and publishes research such as the World Investment Report.
Example: UNCTAD data showed foreign direct investment into developing economies fell last year.
Usage notes
It was established in 1964 at the first conference of its name, where developing countries formed the Group of 77. Its research often challenges orthodox economic thinking. It reports to the General Assembly and meets in a ministerial conference about every four years.
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