Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
2024 DESA Expert Group Meeting: Harnessing the potential of critical minerals for sustainable development
16 May 2024
2024 DESA Expert Group Meeting: Harnessing the potential of critical minerals for sustainable development
The Economic Analysis and Policy Division in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) will host the Expert Group Meeting “Harnessing the potential of critical minerals for sustainable development”
This new edition contains updates to LDC criteria and procedures and new information on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category and is available in English
World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2024
16 May 2024
World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2024
The global economic outlook has improved since January, with major economies avoiding a severe downturn. The world economy is now projected to grow, on the back of better-than-expected performance of the
Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category: Inclusion, Graduation and Special Support Measures – Fifth Edition
15 May 2024
Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category: Inclusion, Graduation and Special Support Measures – Fifth Edition
This new edition contains updates to LDC criteria and procedures and new information on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category and is available in English
Given the strong interactions between domestic debt and the broader economy, policymakers must carefully weigh its associated trade-offs while determining the optimal debt structure to minimize chances of domestic debt default.
While blended finance can be an option to support post COVID-19 recovery efforts, a new approach to blended finance is necessary to improve its impact.
Many MICs require international support to address current and long-term challenges. Eligibility criteria that rely only on income per capita limit available support – including access to concessional finance – without accounting for MICs’ multidimensional development needs.
This new edition contains updates to LDC criteria and procedures and new information on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category and is available in English
The Development Policy Branch (DPB) is responsible for managing all capacity development activities of the Division, providing assistance through research, training and workshops.
The Development Research Branch (DRB) is in charge of economic and social research into fundamental development issues and trends and formulates advice for the 51Թ development agenda.
The Global Economic Monitoring Branch (GEMB) monitors global economic trends and contributes to UN reports, briefings and notes in the area of macroeconomic analysis.
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