In its effort to enhance market transparency and monitor commodity information, UNCTAD is launching a new monograph on cotton. As for the other commodities already available under
INFOCOMM, this e-profile is articulated around 10 main thematic entries. This study seeks to examine the latest developments throughout the cotton marketing chain in the light of current economic, trade and social developments. It also contributes to clarifying some burning issues by providing Internet users with a tool to consult links, graphs and interactive maps on particular subjects.
To access this study (as well as 20 other e-profiles related to commodities), please consult
INFOCOMM portal.
This Trade Commission provides an occasion for member States to address topical trade and development issues in implementing the
São Paulo Consensus, and promoting trade as an important engine for growth, development and poverty eradication in line with the MDGs.
28 February - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has today nominated Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi of Thailand as Secretary-General of UNCTAD for a term of four years beginning 1 September. Dr. Supachai, the current Director General of the World Trade Organization and a former Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand, also served as President of UNCTAD X (Bangkok, 2000). The nomination will go to the UN General Assembly for confirmation.
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