The Global Partnership for Development at a Critical Juncture In September 2010, world leaders will take stock of MDG achievements to date at the High-level Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Much progress has been mad
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth

September 2010
Summary:
Global economic recovery is losing steam?
Flooding inflicts immense damage on Pakistan?s economy?
Wheat prices soar following drought in Russia, but no food shortage expected

August 2010
Summary:
World trade is nearing full recovery thanks to strong developing country growth
Yet, global economic recovery is losing speed as risk for deflation in developed economies has increased

An overview of the major international economic and policy?challenges for equitable and inclusive sustained economic?growth and sustainable development, and of the role of the?United Nations in addressing these issues in the light of the?N

Fiscal stimulus is still needed for global recovery
by?Oliver Paddison and Rob Vos

July 2010
Summary:
Global growth may decelerate in the second half of 2010, as the effects of both the upward inventory adjustment and fiscal stimuli fade
G20 leaders agreed to ensure a full return to growth with q

Coordinating capital account regulation
by?Shari Spiegel, Manuel F. Montes and Rob Vos