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06 July 2009

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 8

May 2009 Summary:? World economy will contract by 2.6 per cent in 2009; recovery in 2010 is possible, but risks of prolonged recession are high. Developing countries are disproportionately hit by the crisis. Fiscal responses, while significant, are asymmetric: more financial transfers to developing countries are needed as part of better coordinated global efforts. The world economy is in the worst recession since World War?II. According to the preliminary revised United Nations forecasts, world gross product (WGP) is expected to fall by 2.6 per?cent in 2009, compared with an average rate of growth of more?than 3 per cent in the years prior to the crisis. Even as some observers see ?… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 8

05 July 2009

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 14

Off-shoring, insecurity and the protectionist threat by?Richard Kozul-Wright, William Milberg and?Deborah Winkler Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 14 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 14

02 July 2009

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 4

January 2009 Summary: There are increasing signs that the world economy is entering a recession. Slowing global demand underpinned a further decline in oil prices. Weakening economic conditions led to further accommodative policy actions. Deteriorating economic indicators in the United States, Europe and Japan, as well as slowing economic activity in developing countries and the economies in transition increase the likelihood of a global recession. Much needed fiscal stimulus packages in major economies are under consideration, but not yet being implemented. Download the World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing No. 4 Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 4

22 June 2009

2009 Reports to the Economic and Social Council

Committee for Development Policy,?Report on the eleventh?session?(9-13 March 2009) (E/2009/33)
عربي, 中文, English,?Français, Русский, Español World Economic and Social Survey 2009: Promoting Development, Saving the Planet, Overview (E/2009/50)
عربي, 中文, English,?Français, Русский, Español World economic situation and prospects as of mid-2009 (E/2009/73)
عربي, 中文, English,?Français, Русский, Español 2009 Reports to the Economic and Social Council

20 June 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

20 June 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

20 June 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

20 June 2009

CDP Presentations 2009

On Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Professors Frances Stewart and Jose Antonio Alonso gave a briefing on the deliberations of the Committee for Development Policy on the 2009 theme of the Annual Ministerial Review on global public health (Economic and Social Council Chamber, New York). The presentations focused on the existing inequalities in health and the role of global health partnerships in addressing inequality within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals. Global Public Health: The importance of tackling inequality by Prof. Frances Stewart Global Health Partnerships and Health Inequalities by Professor Jos? Antonio Alonso Presentation to the CDP Expert Group Meeting by Mr.… CDP Presentations 2009

16 June 2009

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

07 May 2009

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