Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

The Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is published twice a year by the United Nations Economic and Social Commision for Asia and...

The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for Asia...

In an era of rapid digital transformation, Asia and the Pacific is uniquely placed to leverage digital technologies to overcome sustainable develop...

This publication informs inter-governmental and inter-agency regional decision making in support of implementing the 2030 Agenda in the region. It ...

East and North-East Asian (ENEA) economies have come to play an increasingly important role in foreign aid regime over the past couple of decades. ...

The Asia and the Pacific region has become a global economic powerhouse. The region's rapid and sustained economic growth, increasing population, e...

This report, developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in cooperation Asian Development Bank, offers ...

Sustainable Development Goal 8 calls for promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth. These three aspects of economic growth cor...

This report provides an analysis of the rise of non-tariff measures (NTMs) and its implications for Asia and the Pacific. Prepared jointly by ESCAP...

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacifics achievements and future goals, against a b...

The region has seen tremendous economic and social progress over the last 50 years, However, this conceals increasing risks to achieving the 2030 A...

The average achievements the Asia-Pacific region has seen in education, employment and income reflect the role economic growth can play in helping ...

The development of quality, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure is an important goal of the 2030 Agenda. However, investment in infrastructur...

Digital technologies are revolutionizing the landscape of international trade and investment. As digital trade gains momentum, disparities in readi...

The private sector has a pivotal role to play in accelerating disability-inclusive sustainable development. Mainstreaming disability inclusion into...

The achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) - ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030...

South and South-West Asia remains one of the fastest growing subregions in the world even though its economic growth has slowed down in 2012 due to...