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Conclusions
The national and regional profiles presented in this report illustrate the multifaceted challenges and emerging trends in consumer product safety.
Acknowledgements
This report was prepared under the overall guidance of Teresa Moreira Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch Division on International Trade and Commodities of UNCTAD. Arnau Izaguerri coordinated report preparation and contributions.
Emerging Trends and Challenges in Consumer Product Safety
The publication explores emerging trends regulatory gaps and the roles of key stakeholders in ensuring consumer safety across varied jurisdictions. It highlights critical issues and insights from national and regional case studies providing a foundation for shaping global consumer protection initiatives and strategic actions to address contemporary challenges. UNCTAD as the focal point on consumer protection issues within the United Nations System prepared this publication for the upcoming Ninth United Nations Conference to Revise All Aspects of the Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices scheduled to take place from 7 to 11 July 2025.
Introduction
As the global marketplace expands and digital trade grows rapidly consumer product safety has become a critical issue requiring heightened attention.
Executive summary
The rise of cross-border e-commerce including the informal sector the demand for sustainable and safe products and the need for improved regulatory frameworks across developing countries have placed United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the heart of international efforts to protect consumers.
Selected initiatives on leaving no one behind at the national level
Arab countries have worked on sectoral development strategies and action plans that focus on vulnerable individuals such as persons with disabilities young people women and older persons.
Conclusion and policy recommendations
As we approach the halfway mark towards the 2030 Agenda fulfilling the promise to leave no one behind may seem uncertain.
Acknowledgements
The present publication was produced by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) under the supervision and guidance of Mounir Tabet Deputy Executive Secretary.
Social Development Report 5
Unpacking the Promise to Leave No One Behind in the Arab Region
This is a recurring publication but the series title is not included in the drop-down list. This Social Development Report the fifth in this series provides deep analysis of the status of marginalized and excluded population groups facing severe vulnerabilities in the Arab region. This report examines the region’s ability to meet its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promise of leaving no one behind. Using the Sustainable Development Goal framework the report reveals startling realities with approximately 187 million individuals in the region being left behind across critical dimensions including social protection and access to health education and housing services. Through intersectional analysis the report examines the root causes of inequality and showcases pioneering initiatives addressing these challenges. The report presents actionable policy recommendations to empower marginalized groups and ensure more inclusion and equity towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The report also highlights the urgency of integrating the leave no one behind framework into national strategies and calls for the reinvigoration of data collection and monitoring.
Leaving no women and young people behind
This chapter provides analysis of the fundamental factors that contribute to the ongoing vulnerability of women and young people (15-24 years) who make up 50 per cent and 20 per cent of the population of the Arab region respectively.
Executive summary
Around 187 million individuals in the Arab region are marginalized and excluded encountering numerous vulnerabilities across various domains notably in social protection health education economic empowerment technology basic rights food security and adequate housing. This undermines the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind.
Leaving no vulnerable group behind
This chapter will explore the concept of situationally left behind. Situationally left behind refers to individuals or groups who are marginalized in specific areas due to their unique circumstances.