In this special episode of the Weekly Tradecast, we’re looking back at some of our most popular podcasts over 2023 and the many challenges they address.
And what a year it’s been. Economic recovery is shaky as conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere fuel tensions and uncertainty. A cost-of-living crisis persisted throughout the year, with developing countries in particular feeling the pain of a sharp rise in interest rates.
Another big issue of 2023 was extreme weather and the impact of global warming. We looked at investing in the green transition and how trade can make a big difference in protecting the planet.
As technology transforms every aspect of our lives, we explored the risks and opportunities of e-commerce and the digital economy.
With UNCTAD celebrating its 60th birthday in 2024, we also took a tour of the archives and some of the more unusual aspects of our history.
The Weekly Tradecast returns in early January with new episodes and more insights on the world of trade and development. Happy holidays!
57. Key to progress: Why landlocked countries need extra help with trade and development challenges
56. Going Green: Simple ways to make our lives more environmentally friendly
55. Population pressure: What do 8 billion people (and more) mean for the world’s resources and development?
54. How green is green? Why we need more scrutiny to ensure sustainable investment really helps our planet
53. World Investment Report 2023: Weak FDI threatens clean energy transition and development goals
52. Greener getaways: Why sustainability is the ticket for tourists, countries and the travel industry
51. Credit crunch: Why we need an effective global system to deal with debt
50. The rise of the machines: What does AI mean for our jobs, privacy and humanity?
49. Global energy crisis: Prices may be cooling but more volatility is in the pipeline
48. Pollution solution: How plastic substitutes can help economies and the planet
47. History of hunger: How the war in Ukraine is making food crises even worse in Africa and least developed countries
46. Sweet spot: How honey can help economies, the environment and the bees
45. The future of energy: What’s the right mix for the economy and our planet?
44. All things being equal: Changing the rules around big data
43. Jobs in jeopardy? What a recession means for workers
42. Capitalizing on creativity: How imagination can support sustainable development
41. Banking on it: How safe is our financial system and should we fear another crisis?
40. Double whammy of debt: Why austerity measures multiply financial inequality for women
39. History in the making: Where has 100 years of multilateralism got us?
38. Ecosystems in peril: Why our future depends on protecting biodiversity
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