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News
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14Jan2022Recovery in East and South Asia gathers pace, but subject to rising downside risks: UN report
The recovery in East and South Asia remains moderately robust, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2022, which was launched today. The report notes that…Press Release -
With the COVID-19 pandemic having pushed some 89 million people in Asia and the Pacific back into extreme poverty in the last two years, countries need to reorient their sizeable economic stimulus…Press Release -
The United Nations today warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal and climate…Press Release -
10Dec2020Green recovery policies once in lifetime opportunity to raise climate ambitions in Asia-Pacific
While much of the attention this year has been focused on protecting populations as well as the socio-economic impacts and recovery needed, high-level officials from across the Asia-Pacific this week…Press Release -
30Oct2020Asia-Pacific cities at forefront of accelerating sustainable development action, building back better
As countries strive to build back better post COVID-19, sustainable urbanization can make cities change agents on solving the persistent problems of climate crisis, unsustainable resource use,…Press Release -
23Sep2020Bhutan issues first sovereign bond to meet increasing fiscal financing needs in fighting COVID-19
The Royal Government of Bhutan has announced its first sovereign bond to support the economy in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic while diversifying financial sources. The new financing instrument…Press Release -
28Nov2019
Regional UN forum steps up efforts for financing for sustainable agricultural mechanization
Policymakers, academics and researchers, farmers organizations, private sector and industry association representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded a regional forum here today…Press Release -
The Seventh Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7) concluded today with the establishment of the Penang Platform for Sustainable Urbanization - a dynamic new partnership to leverage the strengths of…Press Release
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15Oct2019
The Future of Asia-Pacific’s Cities
The Seventh Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7) opened today with a strong call for cities to take the lead and embrace a âcan doâ spirit in driving sustainable development commitments across the…Press Release -
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in partnership with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran…Press Release
