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Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks : boosting lending capacity and operational efficiency
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-12-03)Multilateral development banks (MDBs) can play a crucial role in financing sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific, yet their capacity is constrained by insufficient capital and conservative lending practices. ...
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State of play of transport targets in nationally determined contributions and beyond in Asia and the Pacific
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-11)The policy brief State of Play of Transport Targets in Nationally Determined Contributions and Beyond in Asia and the Pacific was developed following the
Making peace with nature : regional actions to mainstream and invest in biodiversity
(United Nations, 2024-10-30)In alignment with the theme for the sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-16), "Peace with Nature," this policy brief underscores that biodiversity is the foundation of ...Leave no one behind : Vanuatu country brief
(United Nations, 2024-10-24)Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) tool helps discover how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities in Asia and the Pacific. The LNOB country brief for Vanuatu provides insights into which ...ESCAP population data sheet 2024
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-10-03)The Population Data Sheet, published annually by ESCAP, features a range of key indicators on population and development. The focus is on population size, structure and growth rates, as well as fertility, mortality and ...The Antiqua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) – a renewed declaration for resilient prosperity : key features and its alignment with the sustainable development goals
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-09)The Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) is the new development agenda for small island developing States (SIDS) for 2024-2034. This policy brief analyses ABAS's alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...Putting data and evidence into action : an intersectional profile of adolescent pregnancy and motherhood in Fiji
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-09-25)This policy brief was developed as part of an ESCAP-led project on ‘Using CRVS-related evidence to inform gender-sensitive policies’ or Evidence-to-Action (E2A) and is the outcome of a series of in-country consultations ...Action-oriented VLRs : unleashing the power of locally led SDG actions in Asia and the Pacific
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-10-01)Voluntary Local and Subnational Reviews (VLRs/VSRs) have emerged as a valuable tool for promoting SDG localization by providing subnational governments with a platform to assess their progress towards the Goals, share best ...Towards a just transition : synergies and co-benefits for SDG localization and subnational climate action
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-10-01)To address the global climate emergency and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), local action is crucial. This brief examines the potential for Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) and Voluntary Subnational Reviews ...Investing in our common future : building a “Caring” society
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-09-20)Developed within the context of the Summit of the Future, the policy brief “Investing in Our Common Future: Building a 'Caring' Society” underscores the importance of valuing unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW) and investing ...Localizing sustainable development goals to leave no one and no place behind in Asia and the Pacific
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-10-01)This Policy Brief introduces innovative approaches to quantifying inequality of opportunity and identifying furthest behind groups at the local level. It leverages census data and household surveys analyzing a variety of ...Multilevel governance for SDG localization in Asia and the Pacific
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-10-01)This policy brief explores the untapped potential of multilevel governance (MLG) for the SDG Localization in Asia and the Pacific and encourages policymakers and practitioners to promote innovative approaches to multilevel ...Taxing for tomorrow : aligning fiscal policies with the sustainable development goals
(United Nations, 2024-08)Taxation plays a vital role in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it generates revenues for funding new and essential policies and programmes and can direct consumption and production towards socially ...Understanding and improving adult mortality measurement in a changing demographic landscape
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-09-02)The proportion of adult deaths is rising due to declining child mortality and lower fertility rates, shifting the burden of premature deaths to ages 15-59, which are mostly preventable. Simultaneously, deaths among those ...
Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.0 economy profile 2024 : Hong Kong, China
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-08)This brief provides a concise summary of Hong Kong, China's digital trade policy profile, benchmarked against the regional average based on data from 21 Asia-Pacific economies included in the ESCAP-ECA-ECLAC Regional Digital ...Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.0 economy profile 2024 : Viet Nam
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-08)This brief provides a concise summary of Viet Nam’s digital trade policy profile, benchmarked against the regional average based on data from 21 Asia-Pacific economies included in the ESCAP-ECA-ECLAC Regional Digital Trade ...Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.0 economy profile 2024 : Vanuatu
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-08)This brief provides a concise summary of Vanuatu’s digital trade policy profile, benchmarked against the regional average based on data from 21 Asia-Pacific economies included in the ESCAP-ECA-ECLAC Regional Digital Trade ...Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.0 economy profile 2024 : Türkiye
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-08)This brief provides a concise summary of Türkiye’s digital trade policy profile, benchmarked against the regional average based on data from 21 Asia-Pacific economies included in the ESCAP-ECA-ECLAC Regional Digital Trade ...Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.0 economy profile 2024 : Thailand
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-08)This brief provides a concise summary of Thailand’s digital trade policy profile, benchmarked against the regional average based on data from 21 Asia-Pacific economies included in the ESCAP-ECA-ECLAC Regional Digital Trade ...ABOUT US
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