1. Going up: The human costs of rising prices

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1. Going up: The human costs of rising prices

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In the first episode of the Weekly Tradecast, UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan talks about the global cost-of-living crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine and what can be done to help vulnerable countries and people who will suffer the most from rising food, energy and fertilizer prices.

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Jul 7, 2022

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This series by the UN trade and development body explores how major economic events are affecting developing countries and the lives of billions of people.

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3. Stormy waters: The maritime trade crisis: In the third episode of the Weekly Tradecast, Jan Hoffman, head of UNCTAD's trade logistics branch, talks about how the war in Ukraine has compounded severe strains on global supply chains from the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 80% of goods move by sea. S... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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12. Ghosts of recessions past: Is history repeating itself?: This episode of UNCTAD’s Weekly Tradecast looks at recessions past and possibly present with Anastasia Nesvetailova, head of UNCTAD's macroeconomic and development policies branch. High energy prices, rising interest rates and volatile financial markets... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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1. Going up: The human costs of rising prices: In the first episode of the Weekly Tradecast, UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan talks about the global cost-of-living crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine and what can be done to help vulnerable countries and people who will suffer the most from... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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22. Currency Chaos: Cost of living crisis gets worse as US dollar surges: This episode of the Weekly Tradecast talks to UNCTAD senior economist Penelope Hawkins about the sharp rise of the US dollar – and its effects on economies and people. With inflation soaring, the rapid rises in United States interest rates and a heal... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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19. Not fantastic when it’s plastic: Stemming the tide of ocean rubbish: In this episode of The Weekly Tradecast, as the COP27 global climate summit gets underway, we look at plastic pollution and how the world is drowning in it with David Vivas, an UNCTAD legal officer working on trade and environmental issues. At least 10 m... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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6. Blockchain reaction: The high cost of unregulated crypto: In our sixth episode of The Weekly Tradecast, we're talking about cryptocurrencies with economist Marina Zucker of UNCTAD's debt and development finance branch. After some incredible gains over two years, the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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46. Sweet spot: How honey can help economies, the environment and the bees: As the UN marks World Bee Day on the 20th of May, this episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at why bees are so important to our environment and economies with UNCTAD agriculture and trade consultant Marisa Rodrigues. Bees, along with butterflies and... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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11. Drowning in debt: How developing countries can survive the crisis: In this episode of The Weekly Tradecast, we’re talking about the global debt crisis with economist Penelope Hawkins, a senior economic affairs officer in UNCTAD’s debt and development finance branch. Many developing countries were already struggling to s... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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5. A lesser degree: Why climate change matters: In our fifth episode of The Weekly Tradecast, we talk to economist and author Richard Kozul-Wright, UNCTAD's director of the globalization and development strategies division, about how we can reduce the negative effects of climate change. Much of Europe... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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2. Africa’s future: Why economies must diversify: In the second episode of the Weekly Tradecast, we talk to Paul Akiwumi, an UNCTAD director of the Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programme division. We’ll be looking at Africa, where soaring food and energy prices are hitting especially h... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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20. Unhealthy interest: How high can rates go?: This episode of the Weekly Tradecast talks about central banks raising interest rates to tackle soaring inflation with Anastasia Nesvetailova, head of UNCTAD's macroeconomic and development policies branch. Prices of food, energy and most other thin... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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13. Beyond GDP: Is it time to end our obsession with economic growth?: This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about economic growth and how we measure it with Anu Peltola, officer-in-charge of statistics at UNCTAD. For nearly 80 years, data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been the barometer of a country’s success a... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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14. Changing course: Shift in policies needed to avert a global recession: This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about the Trade and Development Report 2022 with economist and author Richard Kozul-Wright, director of UNCTAD’s globalization and development strategies division. UNCTAD’S new report warns of tough times ahead ... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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15. Going hungry: Conflict, COVID-19 and climate change strain world’s food supply: Ahead of World Food Day, this episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about the right to food with senior economist Miho Shirotori of UNCTAD’s international trade and commodities division. Many countries have long struggled with food insecurity. But COVID-... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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18. Bearing the brunt: Why least developed countries need more climate help: Just ahead of the COP27 climate summit, UNCTAD's Weekly Tradecast looks at why developing nations suffer the most from climate change and need the most help to adapt, with Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s director for Africa and least developed countries. The worl... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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21. Environmental costs: Who should pay to fix climate change?: This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at who should pay to fix the damage from climate change with Katie Gallogly-Swan from UNCTAD’s globalization and development strategies division. At the recent COP 27 climate summit, world leaders agreed to ... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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49. Global energy crisis: Prices may be cooling but more volatility is in the pipeline: This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at global energy prices with Janvier Nkurunziza, head of UNCTAD’s commodities branch. The war in Ukraine and disruptions in the energy supply chain have sent prices soaring and accelerated a global cost-of-l... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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23. Unbearable burden: Rising rates, a strong dollar and pricey food weigh down developing countries: This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at the impact of higher interest rates, rising inflation and a strong dollar on developing countries with Miho Shirotori, head of UNCTAD’s trading systems, services and creative economy branch. As countries ... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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30. Crypto collapse: Is there still a future for digital currencies?: This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about the future of cryptocurrencies with UNCTAD economist Marina Zucker. Regulators in various countries are now investigating after FTX – one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges – filed for ban... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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26. Better or worse? Looking ahead to 2023 with UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan: In this special episode of the Weekly Tradecast, we’re talking to UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan – and looking back at the many challenges of this year and ahead to 2023. This year has been unprecedented. The recovery from COVID-19 is sti... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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44. All things being equal: Changing the rules around big data: This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at the pros and cons of big data with Shamika N. Sirimanne, director of UNCTAD’s technology and logistics division.  Every time we send an email, tap on a social media ad or use our credit cards, we are cre... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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39. History in the making: Where has 100 years of multilateralism got us?: This episode of the Weekly Tradecast takes a step back in time with Danielle Hughes, chief of the Records Management Unit, by looking at the history of the United Nations and also how UNCTAD, the UN’s trade body, was formed. After the First World War... by The Weekly Tradecast by UNCTAD
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