Welcome to the United NationsThe World Economic Situation and Prospects 2009 discusses the root causes of the financial and economic crisis that is rapidly deepening and spreading around the world and labels this as "a story foretold" since previous issues of the World
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth
November 2009
Summary:
According to preliminary UN estimates, the world economy will shrink by 2.2 per cent in 2009.
There are clear indications that recovery is on its way and global output may increase by 2.4 per
October 2009
Summary:
The global recovery remains fragile and requires sustained policy support, as agreed by G20?leaders at the Pittsburgh Summit.
The recovery in some Asian economies has lost some of its momentum
Strengthening the Global Partnership for Development in a Time of Crisis
September 2009
Summary:?
The global economy shows tentative signs of a recovery, but substantial risks and uncertainties?remain. If employment growth and private investment demand do not pick up strongly before?the effects
July 2009
Summary:
The recent United Nations conference on the global financial and economic crisis proposed a comprehensive set of actions to mitigate the immediate impact of the crisis and to formulate adequate medium- an