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11 December 2017

Situation et perspectives de l??conomie mondiale 2018: R?sum?

Perspectives du d?veloppement macro?conomique mondial ? mesure que faiblissent les vents contraires g?n?r?s par la crise financi?re mondiale, les d?cideurs disposent d?une plus large marge de man?uvre pour s?attaquer aux probl?mes de plus long terme qui freinent le d?veloppement durable Ces dix derni?res ann?es ont ?t? marqu?es par une s?rie de crises ?conomiques et de chocs n?gatifs de grande ampleur?: d?abord la crise financi?re mondiale de 2008-2009, puis la crise europ?enne de la dette souveraine entre 2010 et 2012 et, enfin, les corrections des prix des produits de base entre 2014 et 2016. ? l?heure o? s?apaisent ces crises et les vents contraires persistants qui les ont accompagn?es,… Situation et perspectives de l??conomie mondiale 2018: R?sum?

11 December 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2017 Briefing, No. 109

WTO?s Eleventh Ministerial Conference to be held against a backdrop of major challenges to the multilateral trading system Rising financial imbalances prompt policy responses in China and the Republic of Korea Higher oil and metal prices driving South America?s economic recovery Global issues WTO Ministerial Conference: Strengthening the multilateral trading system at a time of major challenges The Eleventh Ministerial Conference (MC11), the highest decision-making body of the World Trade Organization (WTO), will be held from 10?13 December in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The meeting, which brings together all 164 members of the WTO, comes at a time when the multilateral trading system faces… World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2017 Briefing, No. 109

08 December 2017

Expanding productive capacity: Lessons learned from graduating Least Developed Countries (CDP Policy Note 2017)

The limited progress of least developed countries (LDCs) in developing their productive capacities remains one of the main obstacles to move towards graduation from the LDC category and to achieve the sustainable development goals. While there is international agreement on the importance of building productive capacity, the question of what policy interventions are successful usually remains unanswered. This Policy Note provides some answers by analyzing the strategies and policy choices of 14 countries that have successfully graduated from the LDC category, or have made noteworthy progress towards graduation. It contains a wide range of lessons not only relevant to all LDCs but the… Download

29 November 2017

CDP Secretariat participates at capacity building workshop

The CDP Secretariat participated in the capacity building workshop on ?Formulating National Policies and Strategies in Preparation for Graduation from the LDC Category? held in Thimphu, Bhutan during 14 - 16 November 2017. The meeting was organized jointly by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the Royal Government of Bhutan to provide information on the graduation process, potential costs and challenges of graduation from the LDC category and how to identify policy measures and strategies to prepare for a smooth transition after graduation. The CDP Secretariat gave a presentation on the ?Overview of the graduation process? in session 1,…

14 November 2017

Expert Group Meeting of the CDP subgroup on "Leaving no one behind"

The subgroup on ?Leaving no one behind? of the Committee on Development Policy (CDP) met in Mexico City from 14 - 16 November 2017. Discussions addressed numerous aspects of the concept of ?leaving no one behind?, including conceptual issues, the relationship with inequality and sustainability, factors that push people behind, and policy implications. The results of the meeting, held in partnership with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), will feed into different lines of work, reports and publications of the CDP. More information:
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13 November 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: November 2017 Briefing, No. 108

Rapid growth in cryptocurrencies posing a challenge for policymakers European Central Bank maintains accommodative policy stance while the Bank of England raises its key policy rate for the first time in more than a decade India announces plans to recapitalize State-owned banks Global issues Challenges of cryptocurrencies for policymakers Over the span of less than a decade, cryptocurrencies have grown from a mere internet curiosity into a new multibillion-dollar asset class. In late 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the concept of blockchains and a store of value called Bitcoin. Since then, over 1,000 types of cryptocurrencies have been created. The ten most valuable coins represent… World Economic Situation And Prospects: November 2017 Briefing, No. 108

10 October 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2017 Briefing, No. 107

Capital inflows to emerging economies gain momentum Carbon dioxide emissions from international transport set to increase as global trade rebounds and tourism soars Africa?s economic growth is catching up with population growth Latin America and the Caribbean will see a mild recovery after two years of contraction
Global issues Capital inflows to emerging economies gain momentum Recent trends in global financial markets are driven by the interaction among the improving economic conditions in the world economy, a decline in some global policy uncertainties since early 2017, and expectations for a smooth and gradual transition to the monetary policy stance in the United States of… World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2017 Briefing, No. 107

02 October 2017

2017 Reports of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly

Report of the Secretary-General on unilateral economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion against developing countries (A/72/307)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español Report of the Secretary-General on development cooperation in middle-income countries (A/72/329)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español 2017 Reports of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly

11 September 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2017 Briefing, No. 106

Trade policy under review in the United States of America Fall armyworm impacting the agricultural sector in Africa Economic fortunes diverging between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Central Bank of Yemen floats currency Global issues Global trade growth rebounds but high policy uncertainty is clouding the outlook Despite elevated uncertainty in the international policy environment, global trade continued to gain momentum in the second quarter of 2017, expanding at its fastest annual pace in six years (Figure 1). The current rebound in world trade activity is taking place on the back of stronger-than-expected growth in many developed and developing economies, the stabilization in global… World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2017 Briefing, No. 106

29 August 2017

Frontier Issues: The impact of the technological revolution on labour markets and income distribution

Artificial intelligence and other technologies will define the future of jobs and incomes Technology has had an undeniable impact on improving living standards and increasing productivity. But how will advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, affect jobs and wages? What will this mean for the distribution of the gains made possible by continued progress? These and other questions are discussed in the Frontier Issues report prepared by DESA?s researchers, in collaboration with UNDP, ILO and UN Women: ?The impact of the technological revolution on labour markets and income distribution?. The promise and pitfalls of technological progress Technology has always been at the… Frontier Issues: The impact of the technological revolution on labour markets and income distribution