Welcome to the United Nations
Statement by CDP member, Prof. Patrick Guillaumont, at the
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth
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)?
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
March 2009
Summary:
Global financial markets remain highly volatile.
Global imbalances are unwinding in disorderly fashion, heightening the risk of exchange-rate volatility.
Unemployment is increasing worl
Forests: the green and REDD of climate change
by the UN/DESA Climate Change Working Group
Finance for forests and climate change
by the UN/DESA Climate Change Working Group
April 2009
Summary:
Unemployment, trade and capacity utilization face sharpest deterioration since World War II
Widening gaps in external financing for developing countries call for large international transf
February 2009
Summary:?
The impact of the financial crisis on economic activity has intensified worldwide.
Industrial production and international trade flows have declined sharply, and unemployment is rapidly risi