Foreword

UNCTAD held its 15th quadrennial conference in October 2021 under the theme “From inequality and vulnerability to prosperity for all”. The conference focused on ensuring that trade works for all and that development remains a global priority, especially considering the new social and economic conjuncture created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcome document, The Bridgetown Covenant, called on UNCTAD to reinforce its work to support the implementation of trade facilitation reforms and enhance efforts to reduce trade transaction costs – which is a key outcome of ASYCUDA’s technical assistance programme.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Partnerships for the Goals