Here's how we can resolve the global supply chain crisis

Jan 17, 2022

Transport capacity is being held up in congested ports, contributing to the supply chain crisis

To tackle the supply chain crisis, countries need to improve their digital infrastructures; for example, digitalizing ports to reduce congestion and get trade moving. Image: Andy Li for Unsplash

Rebeca Grynspan

Secretary-General, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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The supply chain crisis represents a double shock for developing countries, with small island developing states (SIDS) and least developed countries affected the most. Image: UNCTAD

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