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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, by Admasu Shiferaw (CDP Background Paper No. 34)

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 sector is seen as the success of Ethiopia's Growth… Download

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

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

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

In the Media: Building productive capacity in Bhutan for LDC graduation

Bhutan is one of the 48 countries currently classified as least developed country (LDC). In line with economic growth and significant investments in social sectors, Bhutan has made rapid progress towards graduating from the LDC category. It met the graduation criteria for the first time at the triennial review in 2015 and is expected to meet the criteria again in 2018, making it eligible for a possible recommendation for graduation by the CDP. As such, there is a need to develop the economy further to make development sustainable over the long term, and to understand the implications of the removal of international support measures for LDCs. The CDP is carrying out a project to help Bhutan… Download

27 February 2017

Development Issues No. 8: Global context for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Sustained global economic growth

Summary: As indicated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, sustained economic growth will continue to be an important objective in developing countries, especially in those where extreme poverty is widespread and income per capita remains low. This has been, however, a major challenge for many developing countries, with the exception of the first years of the 21st century, up to the financial crisis in 2008. Since then, the global economy has remained on a markedly lower trajectory and the situation has progressively deteriorated for developing countries. More than ever, developing countries need to design a policy framework to strengthen domestic fundamentals for growth and to… Development Issues No. 8: Global context for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Sustained global economic growth

13 February 2017

Development Issues No. 7: Global context for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: International trade

Summary: The global economy remains trapped in prolonged episode of slow growth, of which weak international trade is both a cause and a symptom. While developing countries have become more integrated and benefitted from international trade in recent years, this has also made them more vulnerable to a slowdown in global trade. Ensuring an enabling global environment for trade is thus critical for progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular given the risks associated with protectionism and inward-looking policies, which is on the rise in many countries. The Development Policy and Analysis Division at DESA, has prepared a series of policy notes to review current trends… Development Issues No. 7: Global context for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: International trade

02 January 2017

Development Issues No. 6: What does the analysis of WESS 2016 suggest for the ESCWA region? climate change and inequalities

Income convergence between developed and developing countries in recent years is mainly the result of rapid economic growth in Asia. The distance between average per capita income in other developing regions and that in developed countries has not changed significantly; between-country inequality continues to be a cause of concern. Development Issues No. 6: What does the analysis of WESS 2016 suggest for the ESCWA region? climate change and inequalities

26 October 2016

Industrial Policy, LDCs and the WTO Regime, by Keith Nurse (CDP Policy Review No. 5)

The paper reviews the provisions within the WTO multilateral trade regime which impact on the policy space for LDCs which are interested in pursuing industrial policies as latecomers. It finds that LDCs are more constrained by lack of capacity rather than by WTO provisions, in contrast to more advanced developing countries. The paper first provides a brief overview of the LDCs economies and export structures. Then it explores the debates and perspectives on industrial policy taking into account the requirements of multilateral trade policy. The next section looks specifically at the provisions within the WTO regime and assesses the scope for policy space for industrial policies by LDCs… Download