United Nations body
UNCTAD
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development supports developing countries on trade, investment, technology and the digital economy.
Last reviewed 2026-08-22
- Geographic scope
- Global, Emphasis on developing economies
- Areas of work
- Trade, Technology, Digital economy, Development
- Official website
- https://unctad.org/ (opens in a new tab)
Why it is relevant to AI governance
UNCTAD’s technology and innovation reports analyze AI, data and digital-economy asymmetries, including implications for development, competition and technology transfer.