Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2011

The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific is the oldest and most comprehensive annual review of economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. This flagship publication of ESCAP outlines policies to sustain dynamic growth and to make it inclusive such as boosting internal demand, enhancing connectivity to create a seamless and region-wide market, and building productive capacities in the least developed countries.

This year, the Survey will be released by H.E. Mr. Karim Massimov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and by Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, in Astana, Kazakhstan on May 5. Simultaneous launches will take place in 29 locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Click on the country names below to find more detailed informration about the launch at each location, including country briefing notes, list of presenters, and more:

Kazakhstan (Global launch)

Australia	Azerbaijan
Bangladesh	Bhutan
Cambodia	China
India	Indonesia
Japan	Kazakhstan
Malaysia	Mongolia
Myanmar	Nepal
Fiji, and Pacific island economies	Pakistan
Papua New Guinea	Philippines
Republic of Korea	Russian Federation
Singapore	Sri Lanka
Thailand	Turkey
Uzbekistan	Viet Nam