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Across developing regions, external public debt sustainability worsened in 2024, except in Europe & Central Asia. Sub-Saharan Africa saw the sharpest decline, with governments spending 18.7% of revenues on debt service – three times the level in 2014. ▶️ https://t.co/7TUp8odvbf

Backed by @UNCTAD and other partners, the #BeyondGDP initiative acknowledges a warning from Secretary-General @AntonioGuterres that global policymaking is over-reliant on Global Domestic Product data. ▶️ Find out more: https://t.co/QhfbtE0eLN @unctadstat

Over 60,000 people have already subscribed. Have you? @UNCTAD #Insights newsletter – all you need to know on global trade, the economy and development. ▶️ https://t.co/5R8OKyvnZ1

E-commerce & digitally delivered services are among the fastest-growing parts of the global economy. Explore @UNCTAD’s new global database on e-commerce value – the first to consolidate national estimates – highlighting insights & remaining data gaps. ▶️ https://t.co/nPuSjyD5CE

📣 🇺🇳 @UNCTAD and @AIB_World invite submissions of original papers on international investment and development. Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity. ▶️ Full details: https://t.co/42FKEdxFWF

AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033. AI’s rapid rise risks deepening divides, with development concentrated in major economies & firms. Strategic investment & inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared. ▶️ https://t.co/i1RtR9pZ0B

#WorldEconomyReport. The global economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2026, well under the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%. The @UN report says underlying weaknesses like subdued investment and persistent uncertainty continue to weigh on global momentum.

What is holding back digital foreign investment? Global investment in the digital economy grew +14%, but 10 countries captured 80% of new projects. The gap: infrastructure, rules & skills. ▶️ Find out more: https://t.co/wk5xaugB3P

The new @UN #WorldEconomyReport projects the global economy to grow at 2.7% in 2026 & 2.9% in 2027, despite high tariffs & uncertainty. But beneath the headline figure lies an unequal, fragile world economy ill-equipped to deliver lasting progress. https://t.co/jFUUDONgZH

Who pays the price for rising shipping costs? Seaborne trade is set to barely grow in 2025 as conflicts reroute ships and compliance costs rise. Small island and the poorest economies face the steepest bills. ▶️ @UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport: https://t.co/3AdpO4wRRP

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing – but who really benefits? By 2033, the AI market could reach $4.8 trillion. Up to 40% of jobs could change, yet most developing countries lack strategies – and most countries lack a voice in rule-making. ▶️ https://t.co/EkGFFySdBD

The least developed countries face a double diversification gap, across both products and markets. This leaves their export earnings more exposed to external shocks. 📊 Read the insight: https://t.co/ZGRAmJ1yOb ▶️ Get the data: https://t.co/heLKpvvos2

🌍 What is Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity? Intra-African trade is near 16%, but a continent-wide free trade area can unlock a $3.4trillion market – if countries invest, innovate and align the rules. ▶️ Find out more: https://t.co/B2zf8nBWXY

AI is transforming entrepreneurship. What needs to happen next? To translate AI into real business value, it’s crucial that entrepreneurs in developing countries get the support they need in terms of skills, finance & enabling ecosystems. Full report ▶️ https://t.co/QZhu8glMd3

Debt crisis: Developing countries’ external debt hits record $11.4 trillion – 99% of their export earnings. Soaring interest payments are squeezing budgets, forcing governments to choose between repaying creditors and funding essential services. ▶️ https://t.co/gUrPOPuoqt

How are poverty and disability connected in Africa? New @UNCTAD research examines this link across 27 African countries. Reducing poverty means putting disability inclusion at the centre of national strategies. ▶️ Full publication: https://t.co/KNTo0sZrNx

For developing countries, the growing role of finance in trade brings real vulnerabilities. When prices move on financial signals rather than real economic conditions, their companies & producers compete on a more uneven playing field. @UNCTAD report ▶️ https://t.co/qQFo3n3hu9

UNCTAD is recruiting a Chief for the Trading System, Services and Creative Economy Branch. This senior role leads our work on the international trading system, trade negotiations, and the participation of developing countries in global markets. ▶️ https://t.co/OyAkgig5hR

#HappyNewYear from our UN family to yours! Wishing all our followers celebrating a happy, healthy and peaceful 2026! 🕊