Dr. Shamshad Akhtar The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) marks its 70th anniversary this year. This is a rare opportunity for the oldest and largest of the United Nations regional commissions to take stock of past achievements, but also to spotlight where efforts need to be concentrated to […]
Economic stability in Asia and the Pacific provides opportunities to make progress on productivity and inclusiveness
Dr.Shamshad Akhtar Against the backdrop of a sluggish global economy, lacklustre trade growth, and uncertainty in major economies, countries of the Asia-Pacific region continued to push ahead at an estimated 4.9per cent in 2016. Indeed, it is encouraging to note that the region continues to lead in global economic growth, mainly bolstered by the ongoing […]