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ESCAP
November 01, 2021
Is the Asia-Pacific Ready for the Global Climate Stage?
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Asian and Pacific countries’ climate ambitions will determine if the region – indeed the world – has any hope of keeping the temperature increase well below 2 degrees.
April 05, 2021
COVID-19: A Wake-Up Call to Address Development Fault Lines in Asia and the Pacific
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
The pandemic widened pre-existing gaps in Asia-Pacific development. It’s high time to address those obvious deficits to commit to a better future.
March 17, 2021
Sustainable Development Goals Can Guide Asia-Pacific To Build Back Better
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
The region fell short of its 2020 milestones for the Goals, even before entering the global pandemic. As the Asia-Pacific rebuilds, it must change course.
November 27, 2018
Asia-Pacific Takes Stock of Ambitious Development Targets
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Natalia Kanem
How well has the region responded to trends such as population aging and international migration?
May 15, 2018
Fighting Inequality in Asia and the Pacific
By Shamshad Akhtar
The region’s remarkable economic success story belies a widening gap between rich and poor.
May 20, 2017
The UN's Asia Commission: Building on 70 Years of Success
By Shamshad Akhtar
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific turns 70. What's next?
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