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GENEVA CHAPTER UNCTAD and UNDP join hands in facing challenges of globalisation GENEVA, Mar - UNCTAD and UNDP signed recently a memorandum of understanding designed to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to become full integrated int he global economy. The agreement focuses on collaboration in the areas of trade, enterprise development, investment and capacity building for sustainable human development (SHD). The main objectives of the UNDP/UNCTAD memornadum of understanding are to:
There is strong complementarity between development activities of UNDP and UNCTAD. UNDP supports anti-poverty initiatives in 170 countries and territories, and has a network of Resident Representaitves in more than 130 countries. UNCTAD is the focal point within the UN for the integrated treatment of development and itnerrelated issues in the areas of trade, finance, technology, investment and sustainable development. |