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10 May 2008

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 6

An integrated approach needed for the?growing threat of climate-related insecurity by Rob Vos, Richard Kozul-Wright, Oliver Paddison and Alex Julca ? Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 6 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 6

16 April 2008

2008 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

Report of the Committee for Development Policy (E/2008/33, Supplement No. 13)
عربي, 中文, English, Français, Русский, Español ECOSOC resolution (E/RES/2008/12) on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy
English 2008 CDP report, ECOSOC and GA resolutions

16 February 2008

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 5

Concerted international policy action?needed to tackle worsening global outlook by Rob Vos, Richard Kozul-Wright, Alex Izurieta and Matthias Kempf ? Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 5 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 5

14 January 2008

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2008

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2008 highlights the risk of a recession in the United States and a hard landing of the global economy as a whole. The combination of a deep housing slump in the United States, continuous devaluation of the United States dollar and related increased financial turmoil could trigger an abrupt adjustment of the global imbalances, which would not only send the economy of the United States into a recession, but would also lead to a hard landing for the global economy as a whole. Lessons need to be learned from the recent financial turmoil to reduce vulnerabilities to future financial stress. Responses by the central banks of the major economies have… World Economic Situation and Prospects 2008

13 January 2008

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 3

December 2008 Summary:? The world is now mired in the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression. According to the United Nations baseline forecast, world gross product (WGP) is expected to grow by only 1.0 per cent in 2009, a sharp deceleration from the 2.5 per cent growth estimated for 2008 and well below the more robust growth in previous years. Given world population growth of 1.2 per cent, this means income per capita for the world as a whole is expected to decline in 2009. Note: This edition of the Monthly Briefing presents the highlights of the global economic outlook as in chapter one of the?
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2009, which was launched on 1… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 3

12 January 2008

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 2

November 2008 Summary: In response to the intensified global financial crisis, a large number of countries adopted extensive emergency plans in October 2008, following a more comprehensive and internationally concerted approach. However, great uncertainties remain in global financial markets. The impact of financial strains on economic activity is deepening and the crisis is spreading rapidly towards a growing number of developing countries and the economies in transition.? Download the World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing No. 2 Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 2

11 January 2008

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 1

October 2008 Summary:? The world economy is facing the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression of the last century. The risk for a global recession has heightened significantly and volatility of commodity prices has increased further. If the situation continues to deteriorate, the progress towards the achievement of the MDGs could be in great jeopardy. Download the World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing No. 1 Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 1

07 January 2008

World Economic and Social Survey 2008

Overcoming Economic Insecurity The World Economic and Social Survey 2008 offers a different perspective on economic insecurity?one that utilizes more proactive and coherent policy responses, at both national and international levels, to help communities better manage economic risks, cope with economic insecurity and secure their livelihoods. WESS 2008 also assesses insecurity posed by weather, natural disasters and climate change; and the inherent insecurity of seeking livelihoods in countries riven by civil wars that on historical trend are becoming longer and more disruptive. Overview: عربي, 汉语, English, Français, Русский, Español Download full report: 汉语, English, Français, Русский,… World Economic and Social Survey 2008

25 October 2007

Strengthening the International Partnership for Effective Poverty Reduction

CDP Policy Note
Important progress has been made towards developing a global partnership in support of national poverty reduction strategies. Nonetheless, the existing framework of that global partnership, the use of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers as its main instrument, appears to be neither adequate nor effective. Aid recipient countries need to gain more ownership of their poverty reduction strategies. Aid and other international support should be provided under conditions which enhance, rather than restrict, domestic policy space in recipient countries. Multilateral trade negotiations need to be consistent with poverty reduction objectives and should not conflict with the… Strengthening the International Partnership for Effective Poverty Reduction

16 October 2007

UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 4

Downside risks from financial shocks will persist?unless global imbalances are effectively addressed by?Rob Vos, Richard Kozul-Wright and Alex Izurieta ? Download the UN/DESA Policy Brief No. 4 UN/DESA Policy Brief, No. 4