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9/February/2010 Vulnerabilities of Pacific islands need to be better managed amid global crises
9/February/2010 The Secretary-General’s message calling for observance of the Olympic Truce
2/February/2010 High-level UN meeting to review sustainable development in the Pacific
1/February/2010 Secretary-General's Message to Event Marking the Centenary of the Birth of U Thant
29/January/2010 UN meeting embraces cooperation to cut risks from storms in Asia-Pacific region
27/January/2010 The Secretary-General's video message for follow-up Conference on the International Year of Sanitation
26/January/2010 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
25/January/2010 The Secretary-General's message to UNDP "Match against Poverty"
20/January/2010 Least developed countries conclude high-level UN meeting with call for greater say in global financial structures
18/January/2010 ESCAP chief, Bangladesh Prime Minister lead call for recommitment to help least developed countries
18/January/2010 The Secretary-General’s message to Summit of the World’s Regions on Food Security
15/January/2010 East and South Asia leading recovery of world economy from recession, UN says
13/January/2010 High-level UN meeting to examine progress in implementation of plan to help least developed countries
24/December/2009 Statement by Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Secretary of ESCAP on the five-year anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami
18/December/2009 Asian Countries Agree to Pursue Treaty on Dry Ports to Promote Regional Integration
17/December/2009 ESCAP and Russia announce joint efforts to address development challenges
15/December/2009 ESCAP, Myanmar development partnership seeks to boost agricultural sector and enhance rural livelihoods
15/December/2009 ESCAP and Russian Federation to Sign Cooperative Development Agreement
15/December/2009 Six Asian Economies Announce Tariff Reductions and Broader Cooperation
15/December/2009 The Secretary-General message on the International Human Solidarity Day - 20 December 2009
15/December/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation - 19 December 2009
15/December/2009 The Secretary-General message on International Migrants Day - 18 December 2009
11/December/2009 UN workshop seeks to bolster Bhutan’s defences against future global financial crises
11/December/2009 Pacific states not showing enough progress in addressing major urban issues, UN finds
11/December/2009 Ministers to Consider Proposals to Spur Growth of Asia-Pacific Transport Systems
8/December/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December 2009
4/December/2009 UN Stresses Need for Incorporation of Environmental policies into Development
4/December/2009 UN Organizing Workshop on Economic Policy for Government of Bhutan
3/December/2009 ESCAP brings Noble Laureate Stiglitz to Myanmar to advise on economic policy and rural poverty reduction
3/December/2009 International Day of Persons with Disability observed with Significant Progress in the Pacific
2/December/2009 UN Meeting Stresses Changing Development Patterns to Sustain Economic Growth
1/December/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on International Volunteer Day, 5 December 2009
1/December/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2009
30/November/2009 Changing Development Patterns to Sustain Economic Growth focus of Regional Forum
30/November/2009 Asia-Pacific leading global recovery but uncertainties remain, says UN
27/November/2009 UN regional forum recommends ways to promote accessibility for persons with disabilities
26/November/2009 Asia-Pacific countries ask UN to lead development of regional financial architecture
26/November/2009 Thematic Lecture and Panel Discussion featuring UN Special Rapporteur Asma Jahangir, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 at the UN Conference Centre, Bangkok
26/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2009
26/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on World Aids Day, 1 December 2009
25/November/2009 UN report provides year-end snapshot of Asia-Pacific’s recovery from economic crisis
25/November/2009 Cutting red tape key to promote trade within Asia-Pacific: joint UN/ADB report
24/November/2009 Eminent scholars highlight UN’s role in shaping core global values
24/November/2009 UN policy body examines lessons learnt as Asia-Pacific region recovers from global economic crisis
23/November/2009 UN to launch new report on amphetamine-type stimulants in East and South-East Asia
20/November/2009 Cutting red tape to maintain trade competitiveness focus of regional forum
20/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December 2009
19/November/2009 High-Level Meeting on Gender Equality Closes with Adoption of Bangkok Declaration for Beijing+15
19/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, New York, 25 November 2009
18/November/2009 Co-authors Sir Richard Jolly and Dr. Louis Emmerij to discuss book on ‘UN Ideas that Changed the World’
17/November/2009 Top statisticians at UN meeting endorse shift towards core skills-based training in the Asia-Pacific region
16/November/2009 Asia-Pacific Region has Much to be Proud of in Advancing Gender Equality
16/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for Tolerance, 16 November 2009
12/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2009
12/November/2009 Central Asian States Agree to Coordinate Efforts to Combat Economic Crisis
11/November/2009 ESCAP to Hold High-level Intergovernmental Meeting to Review Regional Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action
10/November/2009 UN-led talks focus on ICTs as stimulus to economic growth in Asia-Pacific region
9/November/2009 UN Forum for Central Asian Countries to Tackle Economic Crisis
6/November/2009 UN meeting closes with call for trade deal to help least developed countries
6/November/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in war and Armed Conflict, 6 November 2009
5/November/2009 Top Statisticians in Asia-Pacific Region Pledge to Enhance Communication with Data Users
4/November/2009 UN trade and investment policy body for Asia and the Pacific opens first session
3/November/2009 UN notes growth of good corporate citizenship among Asia-Pacific enterprises
2/November/2009 UN kicks off first Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week
31/October/2009 Statement on UN Day Run – Unite To Fight H1N1 2009 by Dr. Noeleen Hezyer, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, 31 October 2009, Bangkok
29/October/2009 Asia-Pacific exports on upswing but region needs to rethink trade-led development
26/October/2009 UN Celebrates 60 years in Thailand and the Growth of Bangkok as Regional Hub
26/October/2009 UN Forecasts Strong Rebound for Asia-Pacific Exports in 2010
25/October/2009 Addressing East Asia Summit, ESCAP chief outlines how Asian countries can better connect with each other
24/October/2009 UN-assisted meeting agrees to new strategy on disability for Pacific region
24/October/2009 The Secretary-General message on UN Day, 24 October 2009
23/October/2009 UN Training Promotes e-Governments in the Pacific
22/October/2009 UN helps Asia-Pacific Countries Expand Access to Communications Technology for Development
22/October/2009 Asia and the Pacific leads way in advancing action plan for women, UN official says
22/October/2009 Top UN official in Asia-Pacific region makes first official visit to the Philippines
20/October/2009 United Nations Marks 60 Years in Thailand
20/October/2009 Launch of UNCTAD Information Economy Report 2009
15/October/2009 UN meeting recommends help in accessing ICT for 400 million persons with disabilities in Asia-Pacific region
15/October/2009 The Secretary-General message on International Day for Rural Women, 15 October 2009
14/October/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2009
14/October/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on World Food Day - "Achieving food security in times of crisis” 16 October 2009
14/October/2009 The Secretary-General’s message for the International Day for Disaster Reduction, 14 October 2009
13/October/2009 Better Planning Can Help Asia-Pacific Region Confront Challenge of Housing Its Poor
10/October/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2009
5/October/2009 UN Launches Essential Information Technology Training Curriculum in CIS Countries
1/October/2009 Natural Disasters in Asia and the Pacific Underscore The Urgency For A Meaningful Climate Change Agreement
30/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on World Habitat Day, 5 October 2009
30/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Non-violence, 2 October 2009
29/September/2009 UN Highlights Efforts to Curb Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific against Backdrop of Bangkok Talks
29/September/2009 The Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations and City Leaders Urge Greater Action to Build Resilience to Climate Change
29/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2009
28/September/2009 Asia-Pacific Countries Need Assistance to Achieve Green Agenda Goals, UN Official Says
23/September/2009 The United Nations Secretary General's Report to the General Assembly “Now Is Our Time”
25/September/2009 UN Set to Boost the ICT Capacity of CIS Countries
25/September/2009 UN to highlight Asia-Pacific efforts to combat climate change at talks in Bangkok
17/September/2009 Asian Governments Pledge to Complete Cairo Reproductive Health Agenda
15/September/2009 Asia-Pacific Region to Mark 15th Anniversary of Cairo Summit on Population and Development
14/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2009
14/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message to the 53rd session of the IAEA General Conference, Vienna, 14 September 2009
9/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2009
9/September/2009 The Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2009
3/September/2009 Launch of UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2009
28/August/2009 Launch of UN World Economic and Social Survey 2009: Promoting Development, Saving the Planet, FCCT, Bangkok
28/August/2009 South-East Asian Governments Learn about Green Growth at UN Seminar
26/August/2009 '‘Long way to go in fighting organized crime in Asia Pacific” says UN report
25/August/2009 Technological Transfer and South-South Cooperation Key to Food Security in Asia-Pacific
21/August/2009 Nobel Laureate Stresses Key Role of UN in Global Financial Architecture
11/August/2009 Stiglitz to Discuss the Role of UN in Economic Crisis at ESCAP
11/August/2009 UN Highlights the Use of Technology to Reduce Impact of Disasters in Asia-Pacific
10/August/2009 ESCAP to Establish Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia, in Incheon, Republic of Korea
5/August/2009 Make economic stimulus packages work for women, top UN official in Asia-Pacific region says
3/August/2009 UN top official requested to initiate development partnership and assessment of the rural economy in Myanmar
31/July/2009 UN meeting concludes New Sources of Economic Growth must be found within Asia-Pacific Region
30/July/2009 UN Official says Economic Crisis an Opportunity to Nations to Develop Social Safety Nets
28/July/2009 Senior finance and central bank officials meet at UN workshop on Asia-Pacific’s economic policy responses to financial crisis
28/July/2009 ESCAP to Discuss Myanmar’s Agriculture Economy and Rice Policies Through Development Partnership
24/July/2009 Social policy places people at the centre of development process
24/July/2009 UN regional high-level workshop to study Asia and the Pacific economic policy responses to financial crisis
15/July/2009 ESCAP Chief in Geneva for Annual Session of Main UN Body on Economic and Social Issues
6/July/2009 UN Joins Forces with Timor-Leste and Indonesia to Harness the Power of ICT for Development
2/July/2009 The Secretary-General's message on World Population Day, 11 July 2009
 
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