SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth

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Moderate global economic expansion in 2014, as post-crisis adjustments continued In 2015, developed economies to be led by a stronger U.S. economy, while downside risks remain significant in Japan and the euro area Developing economies to be led by East Asia, while several large emerging economies face internal and external challenges

Presentations at the national workshop on Graduation from the LDC category, 9-10 December 2014, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Download the World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing No. 73 December 2014 Summary ?? Further appreciation of the U.S. dollar Japan registers technical recession during the third quarter Lower

Sharp decline of oil prices and renewed volatility in financial markets Low inflation in Europe remains a concern Diverging monetary policies in developed economies

Sharp appreciation of the U.S. dollar Western European economy continues to struggle Ebola takes severe tolls in West Africa

The State of the Global Partnership for Development: In its latest report, the MDG Gap Task Force found much progress towards achieving the goals set under MDG 8.

2014 Report on the sixteenth session of the Committee for Development Policy, 24-28 March, 2014 (E/2014/33, Supplement No. 13)

A number of official resolutions and decisions related to the work of the Committee for Development Policy are issued on a regular basis. These documents are in response to the Committee's programme of work on themes dealt with by the Council, as