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21 April 2017

Development Issues No. 11: The Slowdown in Productivity Growth: A View from International Trade

Summary: Productivity growth has slowed down markedly since the global financial crisis. Many factors have been proposed as underlying forces behind this phenomenon, including a slower pace of technological progress and the role of weak demand and lower capital investment. However, one factor that has received relatively less attention is the slowdown in international trade. By exploiting the firm heterogeneity dimension, recent advances in the literature on international trade offer interesting insights to understand the relationship between the weaknesses in global trade and the deceleration in productivity growth. In particular, it shows how trade, investment and technology decisions at… Development Issues No. 11: The Slowdown in Productivity Growth: A View from International Trade

17 April 2017

2017 CDP Report, ECOSOC and GA Resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2017/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español CDP excerpts on the report by theme
Lessons learned in developing productive capacities from countries graduating and graduated from the LDC category
Monitoring the development progress of countries that are graduating and have graduated from the list of LDCs
Reasons and consequences of the non-application of the least developed country category by UN development system entities
Total official support for sustainable development ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2017/33) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
عربي, 中文, English,… 2017 CDP Report, ECOSOC and GA Resolutions

12 April 2017

Productive Capacity and Economic Growth in Ethiopia

CDP Background Paper No. 34? By Admasu Shiferaw This paper examines the process of building productive capacity in Ethiopia over the past two decades and the roles played by the state, government, the private sector, foreign firms and development partners. Productive capacity is defined broadly as the natural resource potential, accumulation of human capital and the institutions that facilitate inclusive and sustainable economic growth. This process also encompasses the nurturing modern entrepreneurial skills in the private sector and fostering innovation. The paper starts with an overview of Ethiopia?s economic growth and the change in the domestic economic structure. The manufacturing… Productive Capacity and Economic Growth in Ethiopia

12 April 2017

CDP Plenary 2017

Date:?20 - 24 March 2017 Place: UNHQ, New York, USA
Information and documentation for the 19th session of the CDP Plenary Documents Agenda Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2017/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español Opening statements Statement by Ambassador Cristi?n Barros Melet (Chile), Vice-President of ECOSOC Statement by Assistant Secretary-General Lenni Montiel, UN DESA Presentations Non-application of the LDC category the UN Development System - Teresa Lenzi Update on the LDC graduation platform - Daniel Gay Lessons learned in developing productive capacity - Matthias Bruckner Comprehensive review of the LDC criteria -… CDP Plenary 2017

10 April 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: April 2017 Briefing, No. 101

The United States Federal Reserve raises its key policy rate by 25 basis points, amid continued strengthening of labour market conditions Rapid rise in inflation poses policy challenges for several developing economies in Africa, South Asia and Western Asia East Asian economies are experiencing a rebound in exports, but the trade outlook faces significant downside risks Global issues Multinational enterprises supporting jobs growth in the United States rather than diverting jobs abroad The labour market in the United States of America has exhibited a pronounced recovery since the global financial crisis, when the unemployment rate reached a peak of 10 per cent in October 2009. The… World Economic Situation And Prospects: April 2017 Briefing, No. 101

01 April 2017

2. Policy Imperatives for Leaving No One Behind

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24 March 2017

Development Issues No. 10: International financial flows and external debt

Summary: Achieving the SDGs requires an enhanced global part?nership for the mobilization of financial resources. Long-term financial flows, such as remittances, FDI and ODA, can support investments that are critical for productive employment and growth in developing countries. A review of recent trends suggests the need for a renewed commitment and enhanced efforts by the international community to support financing for sustainable development. It also points out at potential risks of debt sustainability for a few developed and some emerging economies. The Development Policy and Analysis Division at DESA has prepared a series of policy notes to review current trends in the global economy… Development Issues No. 10: International financial flows and external debt

13 March 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: March 2017 Briefing, No. 100

Rising headline inflation primarily reflects higher energy prices, amid a modest recovery in global demand Stronger-than-expected fourth quarter growth in Canada, China and India Argentina and Brazil are set to emerge from recession Global issues Shifting global inflation dynamics As highlighted in the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017 report released in January, the trend of extremely low inflation rates has been a persistent concern for policymakers, particularly in developed economies and parts of Asia. A prolonged period of extremely low inflation can have significant adverse effects on economic activity. One of them is the increased risk of a debt-deflation spiral:… World Economic Situation And Prospects: March 2017 Briefing, No. 100

02 March 2017

Development Issues No. 9: Low growth with limited policy options? Secular Stagnation ? Causes, Consequences and Cures

Summary: Developed countries? economic performance since the global financial crisis has been disappointing, with subdued growth, weak labour markets, low levels of investment and poor productivity growth. This combination of poor performance and constrained policy options has ignited a debate over the fundamental causes of what some call is a ?secular stagnation? in developed economies. Averting a secular stagnation scenario, with negative long term impacts over the possibility of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, will require policies that address the short-and long-term factors behind the underlying savings-investment imbalance. The Development Policy and Analysis Division at… Development Issues No. 9: Low growth with limited policy options? Secular Stagnation ? Causes, Consequences and Cures

01 March 2017

1. Leaving no one behind? Mixed Success

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