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News
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14Apr2022UN: “Great finance divide” amid COVID-19 poses major setback for sustainable development
The crippling cost of debt financing for many developing countries has hamstrung their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, forced cutbacks in development spending, and constrained their ability to…Press Release -
Amid continuing uncertainty over the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased global risks, the regionâs economic recovery and progress must be anchored in âa new social contractâ of…Press Release -
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 -
A new partnership between the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will promote inclusive business models in…Press Release -
30Aug2021Urgent support required to prevent Asian and Pacific Least Developed Countries slipping backwards
As multiple crises swirl around the globe, a United Nations summit will hear this week how the hard-won development gains of the twelve Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Asia and the Pacific are…Press Release -
14Jul2021Progress in streamlining trade procedures continues despite COVID-19 crisis, UN survey shows
Countries across the globe are continuing to move towards a seamless and efficient trading environment, within and beyond national borders, by simplifying and digitalizing formalities in…Press Release -
A leading regional forum has urged a renewed commitment from business and governments to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the global development goals. Regional Heads from eight UN…Press Release -
The Asia-Pacific region needs large, yet attainable, investments in resilience to protect development gains amid a fragile and inequitable post-COVID-19 economic recovery, says a report released…Press Release -
17Sep2020Top UN economists warn of crises of our own making if global “megatrends” left unchecked
Five humanmade âmegatrendsâ will continue to dominate and frustrate global efforts to put the world on a more sustainable and prosperous path, unless urgent policy interventions to influence them…Press Release -
Collaboration at the regional level is a critical force for scaling up effective technologies and increasing innovation capacity in the fight against COVID-19, according to high-level officials and…Press Release
