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Publications used in the preparation of the World Economic and Social Survey 2009

Publications used in the preparation of the World Economic and Social Survey 2009

2009 Adapting to climate change in developing countries: institutional and policy responses for urbanizing societies E. Lisa F. Schipper Download Paper Adaptation to Climate Change:
Re-examining climate and development risks Shiv Someshwar Download Paper Climate change financing: Developing countries' options and challenges for mitigation and adaptation Fernando Prada Download Paper Regional Distribution of the Costs and benefits of Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation David Evans and Chris Hope Download Paper Projections Regarding Climate Change and Development Elizabeth A. Stanton and Frank Ackerman Download Paper Supportive measures and policies for… Publications used in the preparation of the World Economic and Social Survey 2009
CDP Statements 2009

CDP Statements 2009

Statement by CDP member, Prof. Patrick Guillaumont, at the General Segment of the 2009 ECOSOC Substantive Session, Geneva, 29 July 2009. (Français) Statement by CDP chairman, Prof. Ricardo Ffrench-Davis, at the High Level Segment of the 2009 ECOSOC Substantive Session, Geneva, 8 July 2009 Statement by Mr. Jose Antonio Alonso at the briefing on Global Public Health, New York, 11 March 2009 Statement by President of ECOSOC, H.E. Ambassador Sylvie Lucas to CDP, New York, 9 March 2009 Statement by Mr. Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs to CDP, New York, 9 March 2009 Statement to the Meeting of the ECOSOC Bureau with the Chairpersons of the Functional… CDP Statements 2009
Project LINK Meeting Document 2009

Project LINK Meeting Document 2009

2009 Bangkok, 26-28 October Report on the Project LINK Meeting Global Economic Outlook St. Petersburg, 4-6 June Panel discussion
Project LINK Meeting Document 2009
UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 17

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 17

Reaching a climate deal in Copenhagen by Imran Habib Ahmad (UN/DESA) and Johannes (Hans) B.?Opschoor (Institute of Social Studies, the Hague and member?of the United Nations Committee for Development Policy)? Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 17 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 17
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 9

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 9

June 2009 Summary: First quarter data underscore the severity of the crisis across the globe. Although some high-frequency indicators for developed economies suggest a slowing of the downturn, economic recovery is still far from in sight. Several large Asian economies are showing remarkable resilience, partly as a result of large fiscal stimulus packages. Prices of oil and other commodities have rebounded owing to a renewed weakness of the dollar and less pessimistic expectations for the global economy by some market participants. Bilateral and multilateral donors have pledged additional funds for African countries. Recently released data on GDP growth in the first quarter of 2009… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 9
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 6

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 6

March 2009 Summary: Global financial markets remain highly volatile. Global imbalances are unwinding in disorderly fashion, heightening the risk of exchange-rate volatility. Unemployment is increasing worldwide at an alarming pace. Many countries see their fiscal positions deteriorate significantly. Global financial markets experienced a new wave of gyration in February as a result of heightened uncertainty about the viability of?banks in major developed countries and intensified financial stresses in Central and Eastern Europe. At the same time, the adverse impact of the global financial crisis on economic activity continued to deepen, with a number of economies, including Japan,… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 6
UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 16

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 16

Forests: the green and REDD of climate change by the UN/DESA Climate Change Working Group Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 16 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 16
UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 15

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 15

Finance for forests and climate change by the UN/DESA Climate Change Working Group Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 15 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 15
UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 13

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 13

The trillion dollar plan by Rob Vos Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 13 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 13
2009 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

2009 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2009/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español CDP excerpts on the report by theme
Monitoring the development progress of countries that are graduating and have graduated from the list of least developed countries ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2009/35) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2009/17) on on the Review of United Nations support for small island developing States
English 2009 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions