Image
Angel investing is on the rise in Africa
Turning big dreams into reality through entrepreneurial finance
Trade Forum
The in-depth digital knowledge platform of the International Trade Centre explores export development and trade issues in developing and least developed countries. The contributions focus on trade promotion and export development as part of the International Trade Centre’s technical cooperation programme with developing countries and economies in transition.
Image
Answering the effects of climate change with organic coconuts
Farmers in the Dominican Republic have found a smart solution to respond sensitively to natural disasters – and secure their incomes
Image
Anticipating the humanitarian crisis with innovative financial means
Impact investing as a response to long-term displacement
Image
Art Atlas: A dream that came true
The story of Art Atlas Peru is proof that shrewd business and a commitment to social welfare can go hand in hand. Art Atlas Peru is an ecological and socially driven enterprise that produces sweaters and cardigans from the highest quality natural fibres, such as alpaca wool and organic cotton. ...
Asia-Pacific ready to lead and shape sustainable trade and development
Export-led growth needs to be supplemented by complementary measures and policies, not least by social protection and employment policies to make trade and investment more inclusive, writes UNESCAP Executive Secretary Shamshad Akhtar.
Asian Development Bank's Energy for All Initiative
As part of its ‘Strategy 2020’ objective for inclusive growth, the Asian Development Bank’s Energy for All initiative promotes new approaches to scaling up access to energy for the poor. In Asia and the Pacific, more than 800 million people still have no access to electricity. About...
Aspiration vs. reality: Local perspectives on regional trade
While certain proponents of global free trade may disagree, regional trade blocs offer a compelling model for economic development. By removing barriers to trade within a region – harmonizing regulation to enable the free flow of goods, services and labour – businesses are able to operate more...