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Despite significant progress made in reducing poverty in the past few decades, Asia and the Pacific is still home to more than half of the world’s extremely poor population.

The first Asia-Pacific Ministerial Summit on the Environment will be held in Bangkok from 5 to 8 September 2017, jointly organized by ESCAP and UN Environment.

SURVEY 2017: The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2017 highlights that effective governance will sustain Asia-Pacific economic growth and improve its quality.

ESCAP’s 70th Anniversary video reflects on the extraordinary transformation of the region, and underlines the importance of regional solutions to support 2030 Agenda.

ESCAP News

12 Jul 2017

Good progress made in implementing WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement but still a long road to paperless and inclusive trade procedures

Press Release
10 Jul 2017

Asia-Pacific must boost development reform efforts to achieve 2030 Agenda, says new UN ESCAP report

Press Release
5 Jul 2017

Accelerating achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific

Media Advisory
14 Jun 2017

International conference emphasizes regional economic cooperation and integration in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth

Press Release
13 Jun 2017

Ministerial energy conference adopts declaration to accelerate global transition to sustainable energy

Press Release
9 Jun 2017

Enhancing women’s entrepreneurship critical to inclusive and sustainable development in Southeast Asia

Press Release
7 Jun 2017

International Conference on Regional Integration and Economic Resilience

Media Advisory
6 Jun 2017

EXPO-2017 - Theme: Energy for Sustainable Development, 10-13 June 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan

Media Advisory
5 Jun 2017

ASEAN Forum on Fostering Women’s Entrepreneurship:Transforming Prospects, Transforming Societies

Media Advisory
1 Jun 2017

ESCAP and Statistics Korea promote big data for sustainable development

Press Release
22 May 2017

Asia-Pacific Economic Statistics Week opens in Bangkok

Press Release
17 May 2017

Lead UN body in Asia-Pacific opens with focus on regional cooperation to support 2030 Agenda

Press Release
15 May 2017

Republic of Korea: Effective governance and fiscal management can lead to sustainable economic growth, says ESCAP report

Press Release
15 May 2017

Asia-Pacific leaders convene at annual UN Commission session in Bangkok

Press Release
8 May 2017

Reducing infrastructure gaps can boost sustainable development in countries with special needs, says UN report

Press Release

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