The United Nations represents an annual global market of over USD 17 billion for all types of products and services. The UNGM platform increases and facilitates the access of suppliers in developing countries, and in countries with economies in transition, to the United Nations market through: awareness building and outreach activities (e.g. business seminars), simplified processes (e.g. registration) and establishing partnerships with the private sector (e.g. through Chambers of Commerce) and Member States institutions (e.g. the relevant Ministry/ies).