Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2016: Year-end Update

 

What: Launch of  Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2016: Year-end Update

Who: 

  • Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP
  • Mr. Hamza Ali Malik, Officer-in-charge, Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division, ESCAP

When: Thursday, 1 December 2016, 13:30 – 14:30 hours

Where: Conference Room 4, UN Conference Centre, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok

Watch: YouTube Live Webcast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGnWqwg6N50

Economic conditions have stabilized in the Asia-Pacific region in the second half of 2016, as such stable economic conditions provide an opportunity to make progress on the productivity and inclusiveness fronts. However, despite recent stability, the likely impact of some risks for the near-term economic outlook should not be underestimated. The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2016: Year-end Update highlights the possibilities to advance on key development opportunities in the region given the current economic climate.

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