Global Stories
Closing Gaps In Economic Statistics For Sustainable Development
The 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Statistics Week (APES) closed in Bangkok with a strong focus on strengthening the capability of Member States to produce core...
CSR: Mobilising Financing For Development Needed
Mobilizing financing for development remains a fundamental priority in the Asia-Pacific region. The robust growth registered by the region in 2017 and promising prospects for...
CSR: Short-termism impedes progress of millions
The prospects of around 800 million of the world’s poorest people remain dire. The global economy is experiencing a moderate upturn, and momentum around...
Strengthen PPPs To Accelerate Sustainable Development
Future technologies and innovative financing have the potential to transform and accelerate sustainable development, but better policies and regulation are needed to ensure all...
Building Resilience To Natural Hazards Critical To Achieving 2030 Agenda
Countries in Asia and the Pacific must build resilience to natural hazards and invest in social protection systems if the region is to achieve...
World Makes Great Progress On Energy Access, Says UN
Remarkable progress has been made in broadening electricity access globally, however sustained political will and increased public and private finance are urgently needed to...
Focusing On Disaster Information Management To Combat Sand And Dust Storms
The High-level Regional Conference on Information Management for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Resilience opened with a strong focus on regional cooperation for combating sand and...
What India Can Teach The World About Sustainability
We are starting to witness the penalty for unsustainable lifestyles and patterns of production and consumption. As the human population is exploding, resources are...
Governments Gather To Accelerate Commitments Towards A Disability-Inclusive Society
Senior government officials, policymakers, civil society and academia from over 30 countries across Asia-Pacific gathered in Beijing to accelerate commitments towards improving the rights...
Progress In Least Developed Countries Hinges On Access To Modern Energy
According to The Least Developed Countries Report 2017, the world’s 47 least developed countries (LDCs) are falling far behind the rest of the developing...
Setting The Pace For A Sustainable Future
The demand for energy is increasing globally, largely due to urbanisation trends and the rapid growth of cities. According to the Energy Statistics Report...
India Tops In CR Reporting, But Quality Of Disclosures Needs Improvement: Study
India has emerged as the top country for reporting corporate responsibility information in the annual financial report of companies, but the quality of disclosures...