In 2025, ocean-related services reached $1.44 trillion, capturing 58% of ocean trade and overtaking goods for the first time.
The shift is driven by tourism, freight transport and port services.
Explore the data and trends: ow.ly/L43s50Zgb6p
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- Ocean services account for 58% of ocean trade (valued at $2.5 trillion), up from 47% in 2020. What is driving this shift, and how can small island developing states and coastal developing countries capture more value while protecting oceans? Dive in: ow.ly/mZ4a50ZfNmJ
- Benin’s pineapple juice exports are expanding across African markets. To help small and medium-sized businesses benefit, more support is needed for processing equipment, cold-chain logistics, standards compliance and affordable finance. Explore: ow.ly/mNeK50ZfcQa
- From fresh fruit to processed products, Benin’s pineapple sector offers new opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. A new @UNCTAD report highlights strong regional export potential and pathways to move up the value chain. Read more: ow.ly/FZ0w50ZeZy7
- Benin: How can iron and steel drive new opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises? @UNCTAD analysis highlights rolling, processing and manufacturing activities with strong potential to add value and support industrialization. Read more: ow.ly/yuKM50ZeRL5
- Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of Benin’s economy, representing over 90% of businesses and 60–70% of jobs. What measures can boost their competitiveness, drive growth and regional trade integration? Read more: ow.ly/AGoy50ZeSt5
- World trade in goods started 2026 on a strong footing, driven largely by AI-related products rather than broad-based trade growth. Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to weigh on the global outlook. What’s needed to strengthen resilience? ow.ly/t2fX50ZeOjB
- From faster data analysis to improved experimentation, artificial intelligence offers new opportunities for science, technology and innovation. What policies can help developing countries harness these opportunities while minimizing risks? Explore: ow.ly/7jTj50ZeLBI
- For developing countries, interest rates on external loans averaged a record 4.9% in 2024. Even multilateral lending, traditionally a source of stable, affordable finance, has seen costs rise sharply. What’s at stake for sustainable development? Explore: ow.ly/Aqm350ZeB7X
- Developing countries’ debt challenges stem not only from national circumstances but also from shortcomings in global financial systems. The Borrowers’ Platform is a breakthrough, enabling coordination, knowledge-sharing and a stronger collective voice. ow.ly/cQIJ50ZegQi
00:00 - Between 2014 and 2024, external debt service costs in developing countries rose much faster than debt stocks. With many governments relying on external financing to fund spending, pressure on public finances is mounting. UNCTAD analysis: ow.ly/mfUg50Zee6R
- Over the past decade, developing countries' interest payments rose by 102%, while government revenues increased by just 39%. High borrowing costs are eroding fiscal space and constraining development. Explore what's needed nationally and globally: ow.ly/p5zh50ZcQ8J
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📉 Dette ou développement ? Les pays en développement consacrent une part croissante de leurs ressources au remboursement de leur dette, au détriment de l’éducation, de la santé et des infrastructures, alerte l’ONU.
