SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth

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

Summary: Developed countries? economic performance since the global financial crisis has been disappointing, with subdued growth,

Summary: As indicated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, sustained economic growth will continue to be an important

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.

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

Marking 70 years of publication, UN/DESA's flagship report on the state of the global economy, the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2017, was launched today in New York by Assistant-Secretary-General for Economic Development, Lenni Montiel, and Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Dawn Holland. The report states that world gross product is forecast to expand by 2.7 per cent in 2017 and 2.9 per cent in 2018, with this modest recovery more an indication of economic stabilization than a signal of a robust and sustained revival of global demand.? Regional launches will take place in Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut, Geneva, Johannesburg, Mexico City, Moscow and New Delhi throughout the week. Watch the global outlook [link to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBYlk1idPzc] Full report and other press materials [link to: http://bit.ly/WESP]

Aunque se prev? una modesta recuperaci?n global para 2017 y 2018, la econom?a mundial todav?a no ha salido del per?odo de crecimiento lento, que se caracteriza por la escasez de inversiones, el comercio decreciente y un debilitado aumento de la productividad, seg?n el informe de las Naciones Unidas World Economic Situation and Prospects (Situaci?n y perspectivas de la econom?a mundial) de 2017, que se ha presentado hoy.

On 17 January 2017, the Secretariat of the Committee for Development Policy (CDP) is hosting a briefing on graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category and support measures.?The briefing will provide information about current and future

Rates of return in the United States rise relative to the rest of the world European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation extended Recent improvement in East Asia?s exports could see setback amid significant uncertainties