More from UN DESA - March 2025

Woman is part of the coffee production in Laos. UN Photo, Kongchai Athithane

Global trade in flux: Navigating policy volatility and structural shifts

International trade is once again in the spotlight. A new Monthly Briefing from UN DESA examines the evolving dynamics, offering insights into both the risks and potential opportunities ahead.

Structural shifts in global trade

Advancing fair and inclusive tax cooperation for sustainable development

Tax policy is at the heart of sustainable development. From funding essential public services to tackling inequality, a fair and effective tax system is fundamental to a just and resilient global economy.

For two decades, the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters has played a key role in shaping tax norms and providing practical solutions that address pressing global challenges—from digital economy taxation and environmental taxation to tax transparency and extractive industries taxation.