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29 January 2021

UN/DESA Policy Brief #90: A new global deal must promote economic security

Economic security is a cornerstone of well-being. Economic stability and some degree of predictability enable people to plan and invest in their future and that of their children. They encourage innovation, reinforce social connections and build trust in others and in institutions. Worry and anxiety about the future have negative health outcomes, ranging from mental health problems to heart disease and increased risk of obesity, including among children. Pervasive economic insecurity generates popular discontent and imperils political stability. From its inception, the United Nations has recognized the significance of economic security for wellbeing. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration… UN/DESA Policy Brief #90: A new global deal must promote economic security

29 January 2021

CDP Plenary 2021

Date: 22 - 26 February 2021
Place: Virtual meeting Documents Agenda Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2021/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español Opening Statements Statement by H.E. Ambassador Munir Akram, President of United Nations Economic and Social Council Statement by Elliott Harris, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development and Chief Economist Statement by Jose Antonio Ocampo, Chair of the Committee for Development Policy Open Session on ECOSOC Interaction Statement by Jose Antonio Ocampo, Chair of the Committee for Development Policy Recording of the session Briefing to Delegates on LDC issues Recording of the…

29 January 2021

UN/DESA Policy Brief #91: The politics of economic insecurity in the COVID-19 era

Introduction The pursuit of economic security has long been a core theme underlying the demands of social and political movements across the globe. From the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s to the global financial crisis of 2008, widespread economic insecurity has been associated with societal and political instability and popular discontent. Indeed, most government spending, from health insurance to pensions, is designed to address economic insecurity in one form or another. Today, the COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the extent of economic insecurity, even in countries and among groups that previously considered themselves secure. This is likely to have profound… UN/DESA Policy Brief #91: The politics of economic insecurity in the COVID-19 era

25 January 2021

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021

A once-in-a-century crisis?a Great Disruption unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic?hit the world economy in 2020. The pandemic reached every corner of the world, infecting more than 90 million and, so far, has killed close to 2 million people worldwide. Governments around the world responded rapidly?and boldly?to stem the health and economic contagion of the crisis. Fiscal and monetary stimulus packages were quickly rolled out to save the economy. The crisis responses, however, entailed difficult choices between saving lives and saving livelihoods, between speed of delivery and efficiency, and between short-term costs and long-term impacts. "We are facing the worst health and economic crisis… World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021

08 January 2021

World Economic Situation And Prospects: January 2021 Briefing, No. 145

As the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in March 2020 threatened to drag the global economy into a deep and protracted crisis, central banks once again became the first line of defense for countries across the world. In 2020, about 94 monetary authorities have cut their policy rates, often at emergency meetings. Amid acute stress in financial markets, central banks also swiftly deployed a wide range of policy measures, aimed at preventing a liquidity crunch and supporting credit flows. With interest rates near the zero bound, central banks in the major developed economies largely responded to the crisis through the introduction of quantitative easing measures on an unprecedented scale. The United… World Economic Situation And Prospects: January 2021 Briefing, No. 145

01 January 2021

State of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Volume V, Rights to Lands, Territories and Resources NEW!

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21 December 2020

UN/DESA Policy Brief #89: Strengthening Data Governance for Effective Use of Open Data and Big Data Analytics for Combating COVID-19

Background & context The fast spread and pervasive impact of COVID-19 require governments to provide effective, timely, and inclusive responses to manage the pandemic. In addition to traditional data sources and data analytics tools, governments rely on open data and big data analytics in responding to COVID-19. Open data and big data analytics are required for i) conducting real-time situation analysis, contact tracing, and early and timely diagnosis for effective containment; ii) facilitating coordination and collaboration between national and local governments and fostering the ownership and accountability of local governments; iii) securing public trust in government through better… UN/DESA Policy Brief #89: Strengthening Data Governance for Effective Use of Open Data and Big Data Analytics for Combating COVID-19

16 December 2020

Rights of indigenous peoples - 2020 Resolution (A/RES/75/168)

01 December 2020

World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2020 Briefing, No. 144

Momentum for greater climate action sustained under the COVID-19 crisis Due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has been postponed from November 2020 to November 2021. Despite this postponement of the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC, the momentum for much greater climate action and ambition continues. Recently the European Union (EU), Japan and the Republic of Korea, along with more than 110 other countries, have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, while China was set to join them by 2060. By now, 50 per cent of the world?s gross domestic product (GDP) and half… World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2020 Briefing, No. 144

12 November 2020

UN/DESA Policy Brief #88: Financing sustainable forest management: a key component of sustainable COVID-19 recovery

Zoonotic diseases account for about 60 per cent of known infectious diseases in humans and 75 per cent of all emerging infectious diseases (UNEP, 2020). This rising trend is caused by, among others, increased degradation of the natural ecosystems such as forests. Loss of forest habitat increases contact between humans and nonhuman primates and the transmission of diseases from animals to humans. The COVID-19 pandemic is thus a compelling cautionary tale of what can happen when natural ecosystems are degraded. While the full scope and depth of the impact of the ongoing pandemic is still unfolding, initial analysis indicates that there will be a long recovery ahead. It is estimated that the… UN/DESA Policy Brief #88: Financing sustainable forest management: a key component of sustainable COVID-19 recovery