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01 August 2024

World Economic Situation and Prospects: August 2024 Briefing, No. 183

On 1 May 2004, eight countries from Eastern Europe – the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia – the group often referred to as EU-8, along with Cyprus and Malta, became full-fledged members of the European Union (EU). This event is often called the “Big Bang” enlargement of the EU, with the set of pre-existing members being referred to as the EU-15.

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01 July 2024

World Economic Situation and Prospects: July 2024 Briefing, No. 182

Climate change has emerged as a source of supply shocks and a key risk to the global economy. While localized supply shocks may have a limited impact, multiple severe events – such as those associated with climate change- can push inflation up.

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03 June 2024

World Economic Situation and Prospects: June 2024 Briefing, No. 181

The majority of central banks kept their policy rates unchanged in the first quarter of 2024, closely watching the decisions of the United States Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

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15 May 2024

Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category: Inclusion, Graduation and Special Support Measures – Fifth Edition

The Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category contains comprehensive and authoritative information on criteria defining the category, graduation procedures, and international support measures for LDCs. This revised edition reflects recent developments in the LDC category, including refinements to the LDC criteria and the progress of several countries towards graduation from the category.

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06 May 2024

World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2024

Near-term global economic outlook cautiously optimistic as vulnerabilities remain Full Report: English Key Messages: English

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01 May 2024

2024 CDP Report, ECOSOC and GA Resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2024/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español CDP excerpts on the report by theme Innovation ecosystems for development, structural change and equity 2024 triennial review of the list of least developed countries

18 April 2024

2024 Monitoring Reports

Reports for Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Equatorial Guinea, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Sao Time and Principe, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu

01 April 2024

World Economic Situation and Prospects: April 2024 Briefing, No. 180

Given the strong interactions between domestic debt and the broader economy, policymakers must carefully weigh its associated trade-offs while determining the optimal debt structure to minimize chances of domestic debt default.

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