Submitter:

Name:Owen Ambur

Email:Owen.Ambur@verizon.net

Organization:

Name:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Acronym:UNCTAD

Description:
Established in 1964, UNCTAD promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD has progressively evolved into an authoritative knowledge-based institution whose work aims to help shape current policy debates and thinking on development, with a particular focus on ensuring that domestic policies and international action are mutually supportive in bringing about sustainable development.

Stakeholder(s):

• Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi: The Secretary-General of UNCTAD is Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi (Thailand), who took office on 1 September 2005.


• UNCTAD Secretariat: In performing its functions, the secretariat works together with member Governments and interacts with organizations of the United Nations system and regional commissions, as well as with governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, including trade and industry associations, research institutes and universities worldwide


• United Nations


• Governmental Institutions


• Non-Governmental Organizations


• Private Sector: including trade and industry associations, research institutes and universities


• Trade Associations


• Industry Associations


• Research Institutes


• Universities