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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.

APFSD 2017: Countries from around Asia and the Pacific gathered in Bangkok from 29-31 March to agree on the way forward for the region to meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (left), Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, delivering her remarks during the ACMECS 7 summit in Ha Noi, Viet Nam on 26 October 2016.
Photo Credit: Martin Dessart/United Nations ESCAP

WORKING TOGETHER: ESCAP congratulates ASEAN on 50 years of subregional cooperation and looks forward to working together to advance sustainable development in Southeast Asia as well as the broader Asia-Pacific region.

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14 Jun 2017

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

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13 Jun 2017

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

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9 Jun 2017

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

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7 Jun 2017

International Conference on Regional Integration and Economic Resilience

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6 Jun 2017

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

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5 Jun 2017

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

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1 Jun 2017

ESCAP and Statistics Korea promote big data for sustainable development

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22 May 2017

Asia-Pacific Economic Statistics Week opens in Bangkok

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17 May 2017

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

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15 May 2017

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

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15 May 2017

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

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8 May 2017

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

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4 May 2017

Annual high-level UN Commission session to examine intersection of regional cooperation and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific

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4 May 2017

Launch and Panel Discussion of UN Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2017: Korean Perspective

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1 May 2017

Effective governance will sustain Asia-Pacific economic growth and improve its quality, says UN report

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