A new group of distinguished members of the United Nations High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB) is preparing to embark on the third term of the Board, with a two-day meeting ...

New York, 15 May 2025 — The global economy is at a precarious juncture, marked by heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty, according to the World Economic Situation and ...

A sudden escalation of trade tensions has sent shockwaves through the global economy, dampening growth prospects while fueling uncertainty and inducing financial market volatility. Trade-dependent ...

The global economy is at a precarious juncture, marked by heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025.  The recent ...

The Secretary-General has today appointed an independent High-Level Expert Group to develop recommendations for measures that complement or go beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The appointment ...

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14 May 2025 - While inflation has eased from its recent highs, it continues to be a pressing concern for households, businesses and policymakers. UN DESA’s latest Monthly Briefing on the World ...

When a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Central Myanmar on 28 March, it devastated an already fragile environment. More than 3,500 lives were lost, and thousands were injured or left ...