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World Economic Situation And Prospects: June 2017 Briefing, No. 103

World Economic Situation And Prospects: June 2017 Briefing, No. 103

Global growth projected to strengthen to 2.7 per cent in 2017 and 2.9 per cent in 2018
High food price inflation in several countries raises concerns over worsening food insecurity
Brazil returns to positive growth in the first quarter
World Economic Situation And Prospects: June 2017 Briefing, No. 103
Equatorial Guinea graduates from the LDC category

Equatorial Guinea graduates from the LDC category

The list of least developed countries (LDCs) is getting smaller. On 4 June 2017 Equatorial Guinea graduated from the
Equatorial Guinea graduates from the LDC category
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

Pingfan Hong, the Director of DPAD, was invited by the Chinese Government to attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, 14-15 May 2017, Beijing, China. The Belt and Road Forum is closely related to the work of DPAD in research and ongoing capacity development projects.
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

Pingfan Hong, the Director of DPAD, was invited by the Chinese Government to attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, 14-15 May 2017, Beijing, China. The Belt and Road Forum is closely related to the work of DPAD in research and ongoing capacity development projects.
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Assisting the LDCs in preparing for graduation

Assisting the LDCs in preparing for graduation

23 May 2017, UNHQ - Preparing for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category is a daunting task for the majority of LDCs. The countries face challenges in fully understanding the benefits from LDC-specific support they receive and what implication a possible graduation will have. Demand for information and support for a smooth transition from the LDC category continues to be high.
Assisting the LDCs in preparing for graduation
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Recognition and Application of the Least Developed Country Category by UN Development System Organizations, by Teresa Lenzi (CDP Policy Review Series No. 6)

This paper analyzes the advantages that LDCs have derived from the various LDC-specific international support measures due to their LDC status. It identifies the reasons why some UN development system organizations may not use the LDC category in their allocation of development assistance and support measures.The analysis focuses on support from the UNDS organizations related to ODA and general support measures. Trade related support measures fall under the purview of the World Trade Organization, and are not discussed in this paper. The analysis was undertaken in the context of a UN General Assembly mandate in response to the Mid-term Review of the Implementation of the Istanbul Programme…
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World Economic Situation And Prospects As Of Mid-2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects As Of Mid-2017

The mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2017 confirms the projections made in January 2017 of a modest recovery in global growth for 2017-2018. Helped by a moderate recovery in trade and investment, world gross product is expected to expand by 2.7% in 2017 and 2.9% in 2018. While this marks a notable acceleration compared to 2016, growth in many regions remains below the levels needed for rapid progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
World Economic Situation And Prospects As Of Mid-2017
2017 Monitoring Reports

2017 Monitoring Reports

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2017 Monitoring Reports
2017 Reports to the Economic and Social Council

2017 Reports to the Economic and Social Council

Committee for Development Policy,?Report on the nineteenth session?(20-24 March 2017) (E/2017/33)
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2017 Reports to the Economic and Social Council
World Economic Situation And Prospects: May 2017 Briefing, No. 102

World Economic Situation And Prospects: May 2017 Briefing, No. 102

Slowdown in productivity growth posing a medium term challenge for developing countries
Weaker-than-expected first quarter growth in the United States of America
Plunge in cocoa prices delaying economic recovery in West Africa
World Economic Situation And Prospects: May 2017 Briefing, No. 102