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The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) discusses the newly launched Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2013. UNTV
The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) discusses the newly launched Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2013. UNTV
Growth inAsiaduring the first half of this year has slowed to its lowest rate since the start of the global financial crisis, and only a modest and gradual pick up is expected next year, the IMF said. And, the International Monetary Fund offered a mixed outlook for theMiddle Eastregion. IMF
A UN survey says that Asia and the Pacific will face another year of slowing growth as demand for its exports falls in developed nations and capital costs rise, but the region will remain the anchor of global economic stability. UNTV
UNICEF on Friday launched an appeal for (USD) $1.28 billion this year, saying that a third of the money was needed to help children in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa. The UN children’s fund said UNICEF expects to help about 97 million people in 25 countries and territories in 2012. CH UNTV
Asia’s AIDS epidemic is at a critical juncture. The region has seen impressive gains – including a dramatic drop in new HIV infections, however, progress is threatened by the ever changing face of the epidemic. At a key meeting in Busan, South Korea officials, civil society and people living with HIV will discuss how to [...]
The latest UN regional social and economic report released Thursday said that Asia-Pacific developing countries will continue driving the global economy in 2011, however high food and fuel prices, and volatile capital inflows pose fresh challenges. UNTV
Countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) are seeing a second year of strong growth following the crisis, but the region must tackle inflation and other issues if it is to sustain the recovery, the IMF said today in its latest forecast for the region. IMF
After leading the global recovery for a second year, Asia’s economic outlook remains positive. In an interview, IMF’s Anoop Singh cautions that inflationary pressures are emerging. IMF
After the world economic crisis, confidence in East Asia’s economic growth has returned. But a World Bank report titled, “Robust Recovery, Rising Risks” points out that policymakers need to balance the growth with growing risks such as inflation and currency appreciation. WORLD BANK
A UN report urges governments in the Asia-Pacific region to increase social spending to consolidate the region’s stronger than anticipated economic rebound and to spur over the long term a fairer, more balanced, and sustained economic recovery. UNTV / FILE