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Asia-Pacific countries meet at ESCAP forum to review merits of closer regional integration amidst global economic uncertainty
Asia-Pacific countries began deliberations here today at an annual United Nations forum to review policy options for deepening integration within the region to maintain its dynamism while making it inclusive and sustainable, amidst continuing global economic uncertainty. [17 May 2012]

Asia-Pacific Leaders Convene to Discuss Strategies to Enhance Economic Integration for the Region
The 68th Commission Session of ESCAP under the theme, "Growing Together: Economic Integration for an Inclusive and Sustainable Asia-Pacific Century" will be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok from 17 to 23 May. The annual Session comprises two parts: the Senior Officials Segment from 17 to 19 May in preparation for the Ministerial Segment, which will be held from 21 to 23 May. The Ministerial Segment will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Thailand. [14 May 2012]

Further slowdown in Asia-Pacific growth in 2012 on declining exports, but region to remain growth pole of world economy
Asia and the Pacific faces another year of slowing growth as demand for its exports falls in developed nations and capital costs rise, but the region will remain the anchor of global economic stability, according to latest United Nations projections released here today. [10 May 2012]

Climate change adaptation an opportunity to promote inclusive and sustainable Asia-Pacific growth, says ESCAP
Climate change mitigation and adaptation must go hand in hand with efforts to make development more inclusive and sustainable in Asia-Pacific countries, the top United Nations official in the region said here today. [4 May 2012]

UN ESCAP Calls for New Regional Energy Compact: Asia needs clean energy to power sustainable & inclusive economic growth
Balancing sustainable development with high rates of economic growth requires agreement on a new energy compact for Asia and the Pacific, the top United Nations Asia-Pacific official told a forum of sector policymakers here today. [25 April 2012]


 


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