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12 April 2017

CDP Plenary 2017

The 19th session was held from 20-24 March at UN Headquarters in New York

10 April 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: April 2017 Briefing, No. 101

The United States Federal Reserve raises its key policy rate by 25 basis points, amid continued strengthening of labour market conditions
Rapid rise in inflation poses policy challenges for several developing economies in Africa, South Asia and Western Asia
East Asian economies are experiencing a rebound in exports, but the trade outlook faces significant downside risks

World Economic Situation And Prospects: April 2017 Briefing, No. 101

01 April 2017

2. Policy Imperatives for Leaving No One Behind

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24 March 2017

Development Issues No. 10: International financial flows and external debt

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.

Development Issues No. 10: International financial flows and external debt

13 March 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: March 2017 Briefing, No. 100

Rising headline inflation primarily reflects higher energy prices, amid a modest recovery in global demand
Stronger-than-expected fourth quarter growth in Canada, China and India
Argentina and Brazil are set to emerge from recession

World Economic Situation And Prospects: March 2017 Briefing, No. 100

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,

Development Issues No. 9: Low growth with limited policy options? Secular Stagnation ? Causes, Consequences and Cures

01 March 2017

1. Leaving no one behind? Mixed Success

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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

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

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.

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

13 February 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: February 2017 Briefing, No. 99

According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017, the world economy remains trapped in a prolonged period of slow growth
Weak investment is a major cause of the slowdown in global growth
East Asia and South Asia remain the world?s most dynamic regions

World Economic Situation And Prospects: February 2017 Briefing, No. 99