Habiba Ben Barka serves as the Chief of the Africa Section at UNCTAD, based in Switzerland. With a deep commitment to promoting economic development and trade across the African continent, she leads initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable growth, investment, and cooperation among nations. Ben Barka's expertise lies in crafting policies and strategies to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing African economies in the global market. Through her work at UNCTAD, she contributes significantly to advancing the socioeconomic progress of African nations and strengthening their integration into the global economy.