Landlocked developing countries

People transport fruits and vegetables in small boats in a country in Asia

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

18 Sep 2023

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Investment flows to landlocked developing countries grew by 6% in 2022

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that flows remained concentrated in a few economies, with the top five recipients accounting for 83% of total foreign direct investment to the group.

5 Jul 2023

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UNCTAD measures progress on sustainable development goals, shows impact of global crises

The annual SDG Pulse provides analysis on how the world fares in achieving targets of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

27 Jun 2023

Kiribati

Foreign investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile in 2020

Foreign direct investment remains stable in least developed countries, but contracts severely in landlocked developing nations and small island developing states.