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Geopolitical fragmentation, trade barriers, and climate change portend recurrent supply-side shocks, fuelling unpredictable inflationary pressures. These disruptions are increasing uncertainty and volatility, which complicate investment decisions and economic policymaking.

2025 CDP report - advance unedited version

In the first number of the new CDP Issue Brief Series, Carlos Lopes looks at the challenges confronting global trade in 2025.

The near-term global trade outlook is fraught with uncertainties amid new tariffs and other trade restrictions. While recent history demonstrates that the global trading system is resilient, often adapting by finding alternative channels for sustaining commerce, policy uncertainty could hinder this process by discouraging necessary investments.

CDP members will share their perspectives on what the international community should consider as it charts a path toward sustainable development beyond 2030

The report provides a wealth of innovative ideas and fresh perspectives that are critical to shaping the future of financing for development

Report on the Committee’s recent work on innovation for structural change and equity, least developed countries (LDCs), and financing for development

La version en français de la 5e édition du Manuel sur la catégorie des pays les moins avancés : inclusion, reclassement et mesures de soutien particulières est désormais disponibleen ligne

The world economy has shown resilience despite multiple shocks, but the outlook remains uncertain due to ongoing conflicts, geopolitical and trade tensions, climate risks, and mounting fiscal pressures.