To mark its fortieth anniversary, UNCTAD is introducing Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures, a compact statistical reference book designed to familiarize a broad audience with world economic trends, particularly the growth prospects of developing countries in the context of globalization.

The publication provides basic information in a user-friendly format on subjects addressed by UNCTAD, such as trade, investment, external finance, commodities and development issues, together with relevant facts about population. The goal is to enhance readers' understanding of the world's economic and social evolution.