This is the official website of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. It promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. It carries three key functions to fulfill its objectives: the forum for intergovernmental deliberations, it undertakes research, policy analysis, and data collection, and technical assistance. At the top of the homepage you will find some categories that provide information about the department and its functions and programs. These categories are: About UNCTAD, Digital Library, Meetings, Press, Programs, Statistics, and Technical Cooperation. At the Program section you will find some quick links to the available sites about UNCTAD programs and activities. The digital library of UNCTAD’s publications enables interested readers to access references to the knowledge generated by the organization through its intergovernmental and expert meetings, as well as its analyses and research. Its Reference Service is ready to assist readers in identifying printed or electronic publication, including CD-ROMs and On-line databases.