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07 January 2003

World Economic and Social Survey 2003

Part I. State of the World Economy Part one of the World Economic and Social Survey 2003 discusses the state of the world economy in 2003 and the outlook for 2004. It includes a review of developments in international trade and finance and an overview of the situation in the world's economies as of mid-2003 and their prospects for 2004. Part II. Economic Policy and Poverty The goal of reducing poverty by half by the year 2015 has prompted policymakers to increase the attention given to policies and measures directly targeted at achieving this goal. At the same time, it is also necessary to examine policies and measures related to other goals that are expected to have a bearing on, but are… World Economic and Social Survey 2003

05 May 2002

2002 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2002/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2002/36) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English 2002 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

08 January 2002

World Economic and Social Survey 2002

Part I. State of the World Economy In the second half of 2002, the world economy stands at a delicate juncture. After the weakest performance in a decade for the year as a whole, global economic recovery is under way. However, neither the strength, nor the breadth, nor the durability of the recovery is assured.Part one of World Economic and Social Survey 2002 investigates the causes of the pervasive slowdown in 2001, as well as the driving forces behind and threats to the recovery. Part II. Private-Public Interaction in Achieving Society's Goals Part two of World Economic and Social Survey 2002 examines selected aspects of the changing nature of the interaction between the public and… World Economic and Social Survey 2002

05 May 2001

2001 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2001/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español Report of the Secretary General on Ensuring a smooth transition of countries graduating from least developed country status (E/2001/94)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español Report of the Secretary General on Ensuring a smooth transition of countries graduating from least developed country status (E/2001/94) - Corrigendum
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2001/36) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English GA resolution (A/RES/55/253) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
عربي, 中文, English, Français,… 2001 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

08 January 2001

World Economic and Social Survey 2001

Part I. State of the World Economy Part one of the World Economic and Social Survey 2001 chronicles how the very positive developments in output and international trade, with reasonably buoyant levels of international finance for emerging markets for the first half of 2000, turned into retrenchment. The ongoing downturn in the business cycle in developed countries has been unusual in a number of respects when contrasted with previous downturns in the post-war period. Part II. A Globalizing World: Risks, Vulnerability and Opportunity Part two of World Economic and Social Survey 2001 looks at some examples of vulnerability in the context of globalization, with the discussions focusing on how… World Economic and Social Survey 2001

01 August 2000

World Economic and Social Survey 2000

Part I. State of the World Economy Part one of the World Economic and Social Survey 2000 chronicles a remarkable recovery in the world economy after the crisis years 1997-1999. Although the volume of international financial flows has not returned to its pre-crisis level, international financial markets are again displaying a sense of calm. International trade has also largely recovered from the setback it suffered following the financial crises. Part II. Escaping the Poverty Trap Part two of World Economic and Social Survey 2000 identifies a number of critical steps for the poorer countries to break out of their "poverty trap" and find a path to sustained and sustainable development - a… World Economic and Social Survey 2000

05 May 2000

2000 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2000/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2000/34) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English 2000 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

15 December 1999

World Economic and Social Survey Archive: 1990-1999

1999 World Economic and Social Survey 1999?Trends and Policies in the World Economy
Part one: State of the World Economy Part one of World Economic and Social Survey 1999 provides a chronicle of how large parts of the world economy were sent reeling in the past two years by the fragility of financial systems and their international connectedness. On the whole, the world economy seems to have hit bottom and most of the affected countries are moving towards recovery. Part two: Financial Development in the Globalizing World Part two of World Economic and Social Survey 1999 serves as a contribution to the international discussion on "financing for development". It seeks to give a… World Economic and Social Survey Archive: 1990-1999

05 May 1999

1999 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/1999/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2016/290) on the Consideration of the graduation of the Republic of Maldives from the list of least developed countries
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1999/67) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English 1999 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

05 May 1998

1998 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Planning (E/1998/34, Supplement No. 14)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1998/291) on the Report of the Committee for Development Planning
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1998/47) on Further measures for the restructuring and revitalization of the United Nations in the economic, social and related fields
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1998/46) on Further measures for the restructuring and revitalization of the United Nations in the economic, social and related fields
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/1998/39) on the Status of the least developed countries
English 1998 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions