Figures
- Figure 1.1. Real GDP growth rising in developing ESCAP economies, 1997-2006
- Figure 1.a. Contribution of developing ESCAP economies to global growth, 1986-2004 (PPP constant 2000 United States dollar prices)
- Figure 1.4. Declining impact of rising oil prices on growth
- Figure 1.6. Less movement in real effective exchange rates compared to nominal rates, 2005-2006 (1990 = 100; except for Russian Federation 1999 = 100)
- Figure 1.8. Real GDP growth forecast for selected developing economies in the ESCAP region (Per cent)
- Figure 1.13. Declining private investments and increasing reliance on exports
- Figure 2.3. Savings continue to outpace investment
- Figure 2.16. Budget balance as a per cent of GDP in selected South and South-West Asian countries, 2004-2006
- Figure 2.22. Ratio of private domestic bonds on issue relative to bank credit
- Figure 3.4. Comparison between male and female labour force participation rates in Asia and the Pacific (Per cent)
- Figure 3.11. Maternal mortality, by subregion (Per 100 000 live births)
- Figure 3.17. Women in parliament in selected Asia-Pacific countries, 2004 (Per cent of total seats occupied in lower or single house)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) celebrated its
60th anniversary on 28 March with a special commemorative programme in Bangkok, Thailand.
"We have chosen 'Building an Asia-Pacific Century' as the theme for our celebration as a statement
of our commitment to the future of this region," says UNESCAP Executive Secretary Kim Hak-Su.
"When we envision an 'Asia-Pacific Century,' we see continuing economic prosperity and a dramatic
improvement in the quality of life of ordinary people."
