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21 December 1996

World Economic and Social Survey 1996

Trends and Policies in the World Economy World Economic and Social Survey 1996 sees increasing grounds for optimism in the global economy, although considerable problems remain. The Survey was issued shortly after the success of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and agreement on the need for a new global urban agenda. In addition to reviewing data and projections on the extent of urbanization, it examines trends in the provision of electric power in developing countries and alternative institutional arrangements for meeting the world's growing demand for water. Both questions are central to the implementation of the Global Plan of Action adopted in Istanbul.… World Economic and Social Survey 1996

05 May 1996

1996 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Planning (E/1996/76)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1996/229) on the Report of the Committee for Development Planning
English 1996 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

20 December 1995

World Economic and Social Survey 1995

Current Trends and Policies in the World Economy World Economic and Social Survey 1995 points to two economic and social realities existing side by side. At a time when the global economy is comparatively healthy, many regions are enjoying increasing prosperity and show an ability to sustain their growth. Simultaneously, for many of the world's citizens, this is an era of hardship?and worse suffering seems to lie ahead. In a world that is tightly linked economically, this imbalance threatens the long-term welfare of both developed and developing economies. Download full report World Economic and Social Survey 1995

19 December 1994

World Economic and Social Survey 1994

World Economic and Social Survey 1994?Current Trends and Policies in the World Economy World Economic and Social Survey 1994 is being released for the first time under this title, signalling the intention to integrate more fully the treatment of the economic and social dimensions of development. In addition to the usual overview of current and emerging economic trends, the 1994 Survey focuses on the issue of unemployment, which has become one of the major economic and social challenges faced primarily by developed market economies but also by countries on a global level. It also addresses demographic changes and their social, economic and environmental consequences. Download full report World Economic and Social Survey 1994

05 May 1994

1994 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Planning (E/1994/22, Supplement No. 2)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1994/225) on the Report of the Committee for Development Planning
English GA resolution (A/RES/49/133) on the Report of the Committee for Development Planning
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español 1994 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

18 December 1993

World Economic and Social Survey 1993

Current Trends and Policies in the World Economy World Economic Survey 1993 highlights the persistent weakness in the developed market economies and a further steep fall in output and living standards in the economies in transition as the dominant features of the world economy in 1992. Despite strong growth in a number of developing countries, accounting for half of the world's population, there was negligible growth in the world economy overall. In 1993, for the third year in a row, the growth of world output will fall below world population growth. Download full report World Economic and Social Survey 1993

17 December 1992

World Economic and Social Survey 1992

Current Trends and Policies in the World Economy World Economic Survey 1992 examines the effects of the historically and politically important events that took place in the world economy in 1991. Beyond these, the global economic landscape was marked by inaction and disappointments. The developed market economies slumped, but caution prevailed and no decisive steps were taken to stimulate growth. The developing countries maintained the modest rate of economic growth seen in recent years. Download full report World Economic and Social Survey 1992

05 May 1992

1992 CDP Report, ECOSOC and GA Resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Planning (E/1992/27, Supplement No. 7)
English 1992 CDP Report, ECOSOC and GA Resolutions

16 December 1991

World Economic and Social Survey 1991

Current Trends and Policies in the World Economy World Economic Survey 1991 examines the historical, political and economic developments that made 1990 an extraordinary year of shocks and contrasts for the world economy. These developments resulted in the slowest rate of growth of world output since 1982. Per capita income declined in large parts of the world. The forecast for 1991 is zero growth overall, with large-scale declines in the output of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union and recession already visible in the developed market economies. Download full report World Economic and Social Survey 1991

05 May 1991

1991 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Planning (E/1991/32, Supplement No. 11)
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1991/275) on the Report of the Committee for Development Planning
English GA resolution (A/RES/46/206) on the Report of the Committee for Development Planning
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español 1991 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions