UNCTAD's () 15th quadrennial conference, UNCTAD15, seeks a concrete Decade of Action in pursuit of the . The conference is focused on reducing inequality and vulnerability by ensuring trade works for all and that development remains high on the global agenda. The theme, “From inequality and vulnerability to prosperity for all”, is a clarion call to work to fix the fractures across the world in favour of prosperity for all. UNCTAD15 takes place online, hosted by Barbados, from 3 - 7 October, 2021.

The event is the UN's first major conference on trade and development amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will help shape policy responses for a better recovery.

Academics, university professors, researchers and faculty members who have either been invited to participate in or wish to attend the Conference are requested to?.

An endorsement letter from the Head of Department or Vice-Chancellor of their institution confirming their status and clearly explaining their academic interest, should be uploaded during the online registration process.

Final confirmation of participation will be subject to approval by the UNCTAD secretariat.

Enquiries should be sent to:?registration.unctad15@unctad.org

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