Against the backdrop of surging food prices and global economic uncertainties, UNCTAD XII ended with adoption of comprehensive conclusions aimed at reinforcing international efforts to extend gains from globalization to the millions being left behind.

The Accra Accord and Accra Declaration are the final documents of the 12th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XII) in Accra, Ghana, 20-25 April 2008. The Accord highlights information and communication technology (ICT) and transport and trade logistics (TTL) as part of the issues to be focused on by UNCTAD for the next four years.

Some links to information containing ICT and TTL issues recently highlighted by UNCTAD are: the latest UNCTAD’s Information Economy Report 2007-2008, the Review of Maritime Transport and Transport Newsletter, UNCTAD XII interactive roundtable 4 on Emergence of a new South and South-South trade as a vehicle for regional and interregional integration for development and roundtable 5 on Harnessing knowledge and technology for development, pre-UNCTAD XII events on Globalization of Port Logistics - Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Countries and on Science, Technology, Innovation and ICTs for Development.

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The Accra Declaration

Accra Accord

Draft Report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development at its twelfth session