Click here to download transcipt in pdf format. Statement as Delivered by Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Executive Secretary of ESCAP, and Coordinator of the UN Regional Commissions to the High Level Panel on Post-2015 Development Monday, 25 March 2013 Bali, Indonesia. Distinguished Members of the High Level Panel, Ladies and [...]
The 69th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific will be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok from 25 April to 1 May 2013. The Commission session will be comprised of two parts: the senior officials segment, from 25 to 27 April 2013; and the ministerial segment, [...]
Asia Pacific countries adopted a historic five year Regional Plan of Action for the application of space technology for addressing natural disasters and achieving sustainable development goals in the region. At the adoption of the Plan of Action, Asian and Pacific countries declared that they are united in their resolve to implement the Plan of [...]
The Disability at a Glance series, which started in 2006, serves as a companion for policymakers, statisticians and representatives of organizations of, and for, persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. These publications aim to provide a regional overview of disability policies and practices, as well as relevant country data and information. The fourth [...]
Global economic uncertainty coupled with weakening demand and limited progress in reducing trade barriers has led to a fall in export and import growth in the region during 2012. Regional trade issues, performance indicators and up-to-date statistics are outlined in the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2012 Click for more information
Download the online 2012 Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific. The Yearbook contains the latest country-level data on population, migration, education, health, poverty, gender, employment, economy, employment, transport, and the environment. The online edition includes new country profiles, comparisons, 20 year trends and online tools. Click link for more information
