Globalization, including a phenomenal expansion of trade, has helped lift millions out of poverty. The United Nations is working to ensure that developing countries can equally benefit from a globalized economy.

The UN promotes global trade, investment, finance, partnerships, cooperation with the private sector and civil society, which are essential to help achieve the goal of inclusive and sustainable development by the year 2030.

At the same time, the UN helps set up the rules for an international, fair trade system.