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==History==

==History==

UNCTAD was formed to discuss the growing issues in the trading community of developing countries in early 60s. [[Raúl Prebisch]] became the first general Secretary of organization. The first conference of UNCTAD was held in Geneva in 1964. After which it takes place every four years.  

UNCTAD was formed to discuss the growing issues in the trading community of developing countries in early 60s. [[Raúl Prebisch]] became the first General Secretary of the organization. The first conference of UNCTAD was held in Geneva in 1964, after which it has taken place every four years.  

In the first decade of work UNCTAD launched several agreements including:

In the first decade of work UNCTAD launched several agreements including:

* Control of Restrictive Business Practices

* Control of Restrictive Business Practices

Regarding the development of poor countries UNCTAD organized first UN Conference on Least Developed Countries in 1981. In 1986 UNCTAD played its role in the launch of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade General Agreement on Trade in Services. It made an Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries in 1989.  

Regarding the development of poor countries, in 1981, UNCTAD organized the first UN Conference on Least Developed Countries. In 1986 UNCTAD played a role in the launch of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade General Agreement on Trade in Services. It made an Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries in 1989.  

Concerning financial crisis UNCTAD proposed development-oriented “international financial architecture” in 1990s. The organization is now focused on analytical research on trade, investment, technology, enterprise development and link between them. Also to expand work on international investment issues.

UNCTAD proposed development-oriented “international financial architecture” in 1990s in response to worldwide financial crisis. The organization is now focused on analytical research of trade, investment, technology, enterprise development and the link between them, as well as to expand work on international investment issues.

UNCTAD has increased its technical assistance, which include training trade negotiators and addressing trade-related issues; debt management, investment policy reviews and the promotion of entrepreneurship; commodities; competition law and policy; and trade and environment.<ref>[http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=3358&lang=1 UNCTAD]</ref>

UNCTAD has increased its technical assistance services, which include training trade negotiators and addressing trade-related issues; debt management, investment policy reviews and the promotion of entrepreneurship; commodities; competition law and policy; and trade and environment.<ref>[http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=3358&lang=1 UNCTAD]</ref>

Since January 1999, UNCTAD has been promoting e-commerce in the world, with special consideration for developing countries.<ref>[http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/38/47/2758741.pdf OECD]</ref> It organizes e-commerce workshops to be held in developing countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Peru.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/oti/articles/1000/aizu.html ISOC]</ref> It also publishes reports on Information Technology economics. These reports can be downloaded through the official website.<ref>[http://www.unctad.org/Templates/WebFlyer.asp?intItemID=6092&lang=1 UNCTAD Information Economy Report 2011]</ref> UNCTAD has organized a domain name dispute resolution policy which can be read [http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/edmmisc232add35_en.pdf here].

Since January 1999, UNCTAD has been promoting e-commerce in the world, with special consideration for developing countries.<ref>[http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/38/47/2758741.pdf OECD]</ref> It organizes e-commerce workshops to be held in developing countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Peru.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/oti/articles/1000/aizu.html ISOC]</ref> It also publishes reports on Information Technology economics. These reports can be downloaded through the official website.<ref>[http://www.unctad.org/Templates/WebFlyer.asp?intItemID=6092&lang=1 UNCTAD Information Economy Report 2011]</ref> UNCTAD has organized a domain name dispute resolution policy which can be read [http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/edmmisc232add35_en.pdf here].

==Activities==

==Activities==

UNCTAD works for the betterment of least developed countries, landlocked developing countries & small island developing States UNCTAD has taken several initiatives including management of Competition and consumer policies, Trade Negotiations and Commercial Diplomacy, Trade Analysis and Information System, Investment guides, Investment Policy Reviews, Empretec to promote internships and Computer-based debt management & financial analysis system.  

UNCTAD works for the betterment of least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island developing states. UNCTAD has taken several initiatives including management of competition and consumer policies, trade negotiations and commercial diplomacy, trade analysis and information system, investment guides, investment policy reviews, EMPRETEC to promote internships, and computer-based debt management and financial analysis system.  

In the field of technology UNCTAD has started E-Tourism and ASYCUDA programs to speed up custom clearances and managing tourism information respectively.

In the field of technology UNCTAD has started E-Tourism and ASYCUDA programs to speed up custom clearances and managing tourism information respectively.

==Relationship with International Organizations==

==Relationship with International Organizations==

Around 111 intergovernmental bodies are observers of UNCTAD Development Board. It works with several other international organizations for the betterment of the developing countries;

Approximately 111 intergovernmental bodies are observers of the UNCTAD Development Board. It works with several other international organizations for the betterment of the developing countries;

* UNCTAD signed Memorandum of Understanding with World Trade Organization in April 2003. Both organizations work together frequently to provide consultation on technical issues.

* UNCTAD signed a [[Memorandum of Understanding]] with the [[World Trade Organization]] in April 2003. Both organizations work together frequently to provide consultation on technical issues.

* The International Trade Center is sponsored by UNCTAD and WTO. It works for operational, enterprise-oriented aspects of trade development and focuses on assisting businesses in developing countries.

* The [[International Trade Center]] is sponsored by UNCTAD and WTO. It works for operational, enterprise-oriented aspects of trade development and focuses on assisting businesses in developing countries.

* UNCTAD works with UN Regional Commissions and UNDP for research related projects and joint seminars, workshops and and for supporting UNCTAD activities in different countries.

* UNCTAD works with UN Regional Commissions and [[UNDP]] for research-related projects and joint seminars, workshops and and for supporting UNCTAD activities in different countries.

* It works with Bretton Woods institutions and IMF. It is a member of Inter-Agency Task Force for finance statistics.

* It works with Bretton Woods institutions and IMF. It is a member of Inter-Agency Task Force for finance statistics.<ref>[http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=3357&lang=1 UNCTAD]</ref>

<ref>[http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=3357&lang=1 UNCTAD]</ref>

==Events==

==Events==