UN Related Bodies: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

  • What is it?: UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly. 
  • Aim: UNCTAD was established primarily to address the concerns facing developing nations in regards to trade, investment, and development.
  • Founded: 1964.
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. It belongs to the UN Secretariat.
  • Reports published by UNCTAD: Trade and Development Report,, The Least Developed Countries Report,  
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