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Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 32

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 32

June 2011 Summary: The United Nations forecast for growth of the global economy was increased slightly to 3.3 per?cent in 2011 and 3.6 per cent in 2012 However, the pace of the global recovery remains uneven across countries; output growth is?strong among developing countries and feeble in many developed economies Serious downside risks to the global recovery remain; developed economies face continued?financial sector fragility, sovereign debt distress and high unemployment rates; any developing?countries face new headwinds, including rising inflation, assets bubble risks and strong exchange?rate appreciation ? The world economy continues to recover from the globa l economic crisis,… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 32
UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 33

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 33

Governments need to push for more energy efficient end-use technologies by Richard A. Roehrl, Manuel F. Montes and Robert Vos? Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 33 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 33
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 31

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 31

May 2011 Summary: International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East The United States dollar fell to historic lows Many emerging and developing countries are tightening monetary policies The value of the United States dollar continued to fall in April against a?large number of other currencies. Measured by the trade-weighted nominal?exchange-rate index vis-?-vis other major currencies, the dollar has reached?its lowest level since the 1970s. The dollar has also depreciated?against the currencies of many emerging economies. The current dollar?depreciation trend is being driven by a confluence of factors. Firstly, the?process of ?flight to safety?… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 31
2011 Monitoring Reports

2011 Monitoring Reports

Equatorial Guinea Samoa 2011 Monitoring Reports
2011 Reports to the Economic and Social Council

2011 Reports to the Economic and Social Council

Committee for Development Policy,?Report on the thirteenth session?(21-25 March 2011) (E/2011/33)
عربي, 中文, English,?Français, Русский, Español World Economic and Social Survey 2011: The Great Green Technological Transformation,?Overview (E/2011/50)
عربي, 中文, English,?Français, Русский, Español World economic situation and prospects as of mid-2011 (E/2011/113)
عربي, 中文, English,?Français, Русский, Español 2011 Reports to the Economic and Social Council
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 30

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 30

April 2011 Summary: In addition to the massive human toll and environmental damage resulting from Japan?s triple?disaster (earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe), ensuing ripple effects are being felt on?global trade, finance and industrial growth Unrest in North Africa and the Middle East continues to contribute to a further surge in global?energy and commodity prices Inflationary pressures resulting from rising food and energy prices have led many Governments to?tighten monetary policies Japan?s triple disasters (earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe) are causing?ripple effects for global trade, finance and industrial growth. Japan accounts for 9?per cent of world gross… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 30
2011 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

2011 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2011/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español CDP excerpts on the report by theme
Monitoring of countries graduating from the category of least developed countries ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2011/20) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English, Français, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2011/44) on the Review of United Nations support for small island developing States
English, Français, Español GA resolution (A/RES/65/286) on Implementing the smooth transition strategy for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский,… 2011 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 29

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 29

March 2011 Summary: International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East Food prices reached new record highs, pushing up inflation worldwide As this went to press, a devastating earthquake in Japan occurred, causing the loss of thousands?of human lives and huge economic damages Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of the G20 met in Paris on 18 and 19 February in preparation for the April G20?summit. Recently, differences of approach have been surfacing between G20 members on central issues, such as the re-emergence?of global imbalances, escalations in prices of commodities and fiscal and private sector balances. The meeting succeeded in… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 29
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 28

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 28

February 2011 Summary: International food prices increased to record levels, contributing to both political unrest and greater uncertainty about the global recovery; other commodity prices also increased strongly in January The economic recovery in the United States and Europe remains too weak to push unemployment ?rates down Economic growth in developing regions is still robust, though its pace is moderating in some countries According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),?the world food price index reached an unprecedented high of 231?in January, accelerating the recent upward trend that started in mid-2010.?The prices of sugar, oil and fats, and cereals… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 28
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 27

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 27

January 2011 Summary: A further slowdown in global economic growth is expected Developing economies continue to lead the recovery There are major downside risks for a gloomier outlook, including too early moves to fiscal austerity, further exchange rate volatility and a renewed widening of the global imbalances After a year of fragile and uneven recovery, global economic growth started?to decelerate on a broad front in mid-2010 and this slowdown is expected to?continue into 2011 and 2012. The United Nations baseline forecast for the?growth of world gross product (WGP) is 3.1 per cent for 2011 and 3.5 per cent?for 2012, which is below the 3.6 per cent estimated for 2010 and the pre-crisis?… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 27