Leaving no one behind in Asia and the Pacific
|
|
- Shanon Eaton
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Leaving no one behind in Asia and the Pacific Addis Ababa, April 18 20, 2018 Predrag Savic, ESCAP POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1
2 Outline 1. Outline 2. Context 3. Poverty in Asia and the Pacific 4. Inequality in Asia and the Pacific 5. Identification of those left behind 6. Average progress conceals those left behind 7. Policy options POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2
3 Context Leave no behind a rallying cry of the Sustainable Development Goals and a critical part of Agenda 2030 Relevance for the Third UN decade for the Eradication of Poverty Plan of Action Matrix (Thematic Areas 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 3
4 Poverty in Asia and the Pacific POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 4
5 ESCAP region still home to almost half of the worlds poor SHARE OF GLOBAL POPULATION LIVING ON LESS THAN $1.90 PER DAY, 2013 Latin America and the Caribbean 4% Rest of the world 1% Asia and the Pacific 43% Sub-Saharan Africa 51% Eastern Europe and Central Asia 1% POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 5
6 Where do the poor live in Asia and the Pacific? SHARE OF ASIA-PACIFIC POPULATION LIVING ON LESS THAN $1.90 PER DAY, 2013 East and North-East Asia 6% South-East Asia 11% North and Central Asia 5% Pacific island developing States 1% South and South-West Asia 77% POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 6
7 East Asia POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 7
8 South Asia POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 8
9 Asia and the Pacific poverty Shifts in poverty in Asia and the Pacific People living in poverty (millions) USD 3.10 USD Proportion of population in Asia-Pacific living in poverty (%) SSWA ENEA SEA NCA Pacific % of population Source:United Nations ESCAP Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 9
10 Inequality in Asia and the Pacific POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 10
11 Income Inequality by Region 60 Gini coefficient, 1990 and Gini index Asia-Pacific Europe Western Asia Africa Latin America and the Caribbean Note: Regional Gini, population weighted average POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 11
12 Income Inequality in Asia and the Pacific POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 12
13 Wealth inequality 3000 Numbers of billionaires & their net worth by region, , No. of Billionaires Net worth Billion ($) 2, ,712 Numbers Africa Western Asia Latin America and the Caribbean Europe Asia-Pacific North America Source: ESCAP, based on Forbes online(accessed in January 2018). POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 13
14 Who are those left behind? POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 14
15 Background 21 countries in Asia and the Pacific For 11 countries, surveys available in two points in time Nationally representative household surveys: DHS Demographic and Health Survey MICS - Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 15
16 Background 15 Opportunities -Access to a good or service, which society accepts should be universal. Circumstancesused to determine groups of the furthest behind: Individual, household, geographic characteristics outside individual s control, for example: gender, wealth, geographic location, etc. Ideally, circumstances should not determine an individual s access to opportunities. POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 16
17 Classification Tree The primary goal of the analysis undertaken is to identify the groups with the lowest and highest access to opportunities A tree classification method is an algorithm that estimates the accessibility by partitioning the sample into different groups based on the circumstances chosen. Opportunities: professional help during childhood, contraception, children enthropometrics, sec and higher education, access to finance, clean fuels, electricity, clean water, safe sanitation. POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 17
18 Identifying the Furthest Behind Example of secondary education attainment in Mongolia, using the tree classification 100% 90% Top 60 Size: 61% Females Males Females in top 60 households Size: 32% Secondary education attainment rates 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Population Size: 100% Bottom 40 Size: 39% Males in top 60 households Size: 29% People in bottom 40 urban households Size 14% Females in bottom 40 rural households Size: 12% 20% Rural Size: 25% Males in bottom 40 rural households Size: 13% 10% Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 18
19 Identifying the Furthest Behind Example of stunting prevalence in Pakistan, using the tree classification Stunting prevalence rate 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Population Size 100% Mother's Education at Primary level Size: 72% Bottom 40 Size: 40% Top 60 Size: 32% Mother's Education at Secondary level Boys in Bottom 40 households whose mother has Primary education Size: 20% Girls in Bottom 40 households whose mother has Primary education Size: 20% Children in urban and Top 60 households whose mother has Primary education Size: 14% Children in rural and Top 60 households whose mother has Primary education Size: 19% Children whose mother has Secondary education Size: 19% 20% Mother's Education at Secondary or Higher level Size: 28% Mother's Education at Higher level Children whose mother has Higher education Size: 9% 10% Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 19
20 Inequality in Secondary Education Attainment 100 Individuals aged 20 to 35 years of age, latest year Average attainment rate Group attainment rate (highest) Group attainment rate (lowest) 20 0 Kazakhstan Armenia Kyrgyzstan Philippines Mongolia Tajikistan Turkmenistan Thailand Indonesia Viet Nam Vanuatu Pakistan Timor Leste Bangladesh Lao PDR India Afghanistan Bhutan Myanmar Cambodia Maldives Attainment rate (% ) Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 20
21 Inequality in access to nutrition (stunting) Gaps between best of and worst off groups Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 21
22 Characteristics of those furthest behind/ahead FURTHEST BEHIND FURTHEST AHEAD Count Count Circumstances (times) Circumstances (times) Bottom 40 of wealth distribution 80 Top 60 of wealth distribution 69 Lower and primary education 74 Secondary and higher education 53 Female 63 Male 50 Living in a rural area 42 Living in an urban area 46 Age Age Male 16 Female 17 Age Age Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, secondary education, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 22
23 Average progress over time conceals detailed picture - Secondary education Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, secondary education, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 23
24 Average progress over time stunting Source: SDD elaboration based on DHS and MICS data, secondary education, latest year POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 24
25 D-index The dissimilarity index, or D-index, measures how all different groups of fare in terms of accessing a certain opportunity. = ( ) For example, two countries with identical average rates may have a very different D-indexes depending on how equitably access to an opportunity is distributed. Takes values from 0-1, similar to Gini Can be decomposed POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 25
26 D-index -ESCAP POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 26
27 Shapely decomposition What is the marginal contribution of each circumstance to inequality of opportunities secondary education? POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 27
28 Shapely decomposition What is the marginal contribution of each circumstance to inequality of opportunities stunting? POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 28
29 Ethnicity, Religion & Language - Common identity: affects composition of furthest behind groups -11 MICS + DHS India -In Turkmenistan, 65% urban, top 60 Turkmen-speaking completed secondary, 78% urban, top 60 Uzbek-speaking -In Lao PDR, ethnic Lao 3 x more likely than minor ethnicities to access clean fuels -In Sri Lanka, 58% Christian, Hindu and Muslim younger and older males are employed full time, compared with 35% Buddhists -In India, Scheduled caste status is critical in determining secondary education attainment, incidence of stunting, access to clean fuels, safe sanitation and bank account ownership POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 29
30 Relevance for Policymaking 1. Furthest behindare hardest to identify: need better data 2. Compounding factors: need interministerial and multi-stakeholder collaboration 3. Economic growth is not enough: need social protection and investment in quality services POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 30
31 Policy Optionsand Reccommendations Better data and research Political commitment Public support & trust in institutions Multi ministerial & stakeholder collaboration Strengthen social protection Reducing poverty and inequality requires Decent work creation and labourmarket interventions Tax policies Understanding the impact and drivers Human rightsbased approach POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 31
32 Thank you! POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 32
Session 5: Who are the furthest behind? Inequality of Opportunity in Asia and the Pacific
Session 5: Who are the furthest behind? Inequality of Opportunity in Asia and the Pacific Ermina Sokou 6 October 2017 Strategic Dialogue on Poverty and Inequality in Asia and the Pacific Sustainable Socioeconomic
More informationInequality of opportunity in Asia and the Pacific
Inequality of opportunity in Asia and the Pacific Expert Group meeting on Addressing inequalities and challenges to social inclusion through fiscal, wage and social protection policies Thérèse Björk Social
More informationSocial Outlook for Asia and the Pacific: Poorly Protected. Predrag Savic, Social Development Division, ESCAP. Bangkok, November 13, 2018
Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific: Poorly Protected Predrag Savic, Social Development Division, ESCAP Bangkok, November 13, 2018 Outline 1. Poverty as a challenge in Asia and the Pacific 2. Lack
More informationInequality in Asia and the Pacific
Inequality in Asia and the Pacific Inter-regional Expert Group Mee3ng Placing Equality at the Centre of Agenda 2030 Patrik Andersson Chief, Sustainable Socioeconomic Transforma9on Sec9on Social Development
More informationInequality of Outcomes
USD Inequality of Outcomes 1. Introduction Economic inequality generally refers to the disproportionate distribution of income, assets or wealth among households in a society. However, the overall welfare
More informationMDG s in Asia and the Pacific
Workshop on MDG Monitoring: 2015 and beyond MDG s in Asia and the Pacific 9-13 July, 2012 Bangkok, Thailand 1 Introduction Introduction Progress assessment UN MDG Indicators database Asia-Pacific Regional
More informationEDUCATION. Inequality of Opportunity
EDUCATION Inequality of Opportunity 1 Acknowledgements This paper was prepared under the leadership of Patrik Andersson, Chief, Sustainable Socioeconomic Transformation Section, Social Development Division,
More informationAsia and the Pacific s Perspectives on the Post-2015 Development Agenda
Ver: 2 Asia and the Pacific s Perspectives on the Post-2015 Development Agenda Dr. Noeleen Heyzer Executive Secretary United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Bangkok
More informationFemale Labor Force Participation: Contributing Factors
REGIONAL SEMINAR WOMEN S EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EMPOWERMENT: MOVING FORWARD ON IMPERFECT PATHWAYS Female Labor Force Participation: Contributing Factors Valerie Mercer-Blackman Senior Economist
More informationSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION. INEQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: Education
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION INEQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: Education The shaded areas of the map indicate ESCAP members and associate members. The Economic and Social Commission for
More informationPoverty Alleviation and Inclusive Social Development in Asia and the Pacific
Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Social Development in Asia and the Pacific Nagesh Kumar, Director, Social Development Division, UN-ESCAP At EGM on Strategies for Eradicating Poverty to achieve Sustainable
More informationPopulation. C.4. Research and development. In the Asian and Pacific region, China and Japan have the largest expenditures on R&D.
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2013 C. Education and knowledge C.4. (R&D) is a critical element in the transition towards a knowledgebased economy. It also contributes to increased productivity,
More informationSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY PAPERS. Inequality of Opportunity in Asia and the Pacific Water and Sanitation
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY PAPERS #2018-05 Inequality of Opportunity in Asia and the Pacific Water and Sanitation The shaded areas of the map indicate ESCAP members and associate members. The Economic and
More informationGoal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Table 4.1: Selected Indicators for SDG 7 - Energy Efficiency and Access to Modern and Renewable Energy Sources By 2030,
More informationINCLUSIVE GROWTH AND POLICIES: THE ASIAN EXPERIENCE. Thangavel Palanivel Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific UNDP, New York
INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND POLICIES: THE ASIAN EXPERIENCE Thangavel Palanivel Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific UNDP, New York Growth is Inclusive When It takes place in sectors in which the poor work (e.g.,
More informationGoal 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
59 In 15 economies of the Asia and Pacific region, including some of the most populous, more than 10% of the population live on less than $1 a day. In 20 economies, again including some of the most populous,
More informationAddressing Inequality in South Asia
Addressing Inequality in South Asia 2014 Annual Meetings IMF/World Bank October 9, 2014 Martin Rama Based on standard monetary indicators, South Asia has moderate levels of inequality Sources: Based on
More informationPakistan 2.5 Europe 11.5 Bangladesh 2.0 Japan 1.8 Philippines 1.3 Viet Nam 1.2 Thailand 1.0
173 People Snapshots Asia and the Pacific accounts for nearly 55% of global population and 6 of the world s 10 most populous economies. The region s population is forecast to grow by almost 1 billion by
More informationVulnerabilities and Challenges: Asia
Global Development Network GDN 14 th Annual Global Development Conference 19-21 June 2013 ADB Manila Vulnerabilities and Challenges: Asia Vinod Thomas Director General, Independent Evaluation Asian Development
More informationCurrent Situation and Outlook of Asia and the Pacific
ESCAP High-level Policy Dialogue Ministry of Finance of the Republic of International Economic Summit 2013 Eleventh Bank Annual International Seminar Macroeconomic Policies for Sustainable Growth with
More informationCurrent Situation and Outlook of Asia and the Pacific
Current Situation and Outlook of Asia and the Pacific Dr. Aynul Hasan, Chief, DPS, MPDD Dr. M. Hussain Malik, Chief, MPAS, MPDD High-level Policy Dialogue Macroeconomic Policies for Sustainable and Resilient
More informationTrade, Employment and Inclusive Growth in Asia. Douglas H. Brooks Jakarta, Indonesia 10 December 2012
Trade, Employment and Inclusive Growth in Asia Douglas H. Brooks Jakarta, Indonesia 10 December 2012 Relationship between trade and growth is wellestablished 6 Openness and Growth - Asia annual growth
More informationV. Transport and Communications
215 V. Transport and Communications Snapshot In 2013, occupants of four-wheeled vehicles comprised a plurality of traffic-related deaths in 15 of 35 regional economies for which data are available. Air
More informationFuture prospects for Pan-Asian freight network
Training course of railway personnel in BIMSTEC and Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Countries Vadodara, India, August 2006 Future prospects for Pan-Asian freight network John Moon Chief, Transport Policy Section,
More informationConcept note. The workshop will take place at United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, from 31 January to 3 February 2017.
Regional workshop on strengthening the collection and use of international migration data in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Introduction Concept note The United Nations Department
More informationInclusive Green Growth Index (IGGI): A New Benchmark for Well-being in Asia and the Pacific
Inclusive Green Growth Index (IGGI): A New Benchmark for Well-being in Asia and the Pacific Presented by Radtasiri Wachirapunyanont Intern Governance Thematic Group VPKM and ERCD Outline Stock-taking Introduction
More informationMEETING THE NEED FOR PERSONAL MOBILITY. A. World and regional population growth and distribution
30 II. MEETING THE NEED FOR PERSONAL MOBILITY A. World and regional population growth and distribution The world population grew at an annual rate of 1.4 per cent between 1990 and 2000. This is slightly
More informationPopulation. D.4. Crime. Homicide rates in Asia and the Pacific are among the lowest in the world.
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2013 D. Poverty and insecurity D.4., the application of the rule of law and the strength of the criminal justice system have a profound impact not only on
More informationVIII. Government and Governance
247 VIII. Government and Governance Snapshot Based on latest data, three-quarters of the economies in Asia and the Pacific incurred fiscal deficits. Fiscal deficits also exceeded 2% of gross domestic product
More informationFigure 2.1.1: Percentage Distribution of Population by Global Region, and by Economy in Asia and the Pacific, 2017
71 I. People Snapshot The combined population of Asia and the Pacific reached 4,141 million in 2017, or 54.8% of the world s total population, down from 56.0% in 2000. In 2017, 5 of the 10 most populous
More informationFigure 1.1: Percentage Distribution of Population by Global Region, and by Economy in Asia and the Pacific, 2014
195 People Snapshots Asia and the Pacific accounts for nearly 55% of the global population and six of the world s 10 most populous economies. The region s population is forecast to grow to 5.3 billion
More informationThe IISD Global Subsidies Initiative Barriers to Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Lessons Learned from Asia
Barriers to Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Lessons Learned from Asia Tara Laan Global Subsidies Initiative 20 June 2014 Outline of presentation 1. Introduction to the GSI 2. Scale of fossil-fuel subsidies
More informationStatistical Yearbook. for Asia and the Pacific
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015 Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015 Sustainable Development Goal 1 End poverty in all its forms everywhere 1.1 Poverty trends...1 1.2 Data
More informationSkills for Trade, Employability and Inclusive Growth. Matching skills for the future of work and regional integration in Asia and the Pacific
Inter-regional Technical Forum on Skills for Trade, Employability and Inclusive Growth Matching skills for the future of work and regional integration in Asia and the Pacific Akiko Sakamoto ILO-Bangkok
More informationGlobalization GLOBALIZATION REGIONAL TABLES. Introduction. Key Trends. Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2009
GLOBALIZATION 217 Globalization The People s Republic of China (PRC) has by far the biggest share of merchandise exports in the region and has replaced Japan as the top exporter. The largest part of Asia
More informationOutline of Presentation
DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE AND ITS IMPLICTIONS FOR LABOUR MOBILITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC by Graeme Hugo University Professorial Research Fellow Professor of Geography and Director of the National Centre for
More informationEnd poverty in all its forms everywhere
End poverty in all its forms everywhere OUTLOOK Countries in Asia and the Pacific have made important progress in reducing income poverty, and eradicating it is within reach. The primary challenge is to
More informationAsian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank October 2015 President Takehiko Nakao Azerbaijan ADB Regional Members(48 economies) Uzbekistan Kazakhstan Georgia Armenia Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan Kyrgyz Republic Mongolia
More informationInformation Meeting of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention. Friday 22 January 2003 Paris UNESCO Room IV
Information Meeting of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention Friday 22 January 2003 Paris UNESCO Room IV Periodic Reporting on the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention in the Asia
More informationWORKING ENVIRONMENT. A convoy of trucks carrying cement and sand arrives at the Government Agent s office, Oddusudan, Mullaitivu district, northeast
WORKING ENVIRONMENT The Asia and the Pacific region is host to some 10.6 million people of concern to UNHCR, representing almost 30 per cent of the global refugee population. In 2011, the region has handled
More informationNumber of Countries with Data
By Hafiz A. Pasha WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF SOUTH ASIA S PROGRESS ON THE MDGs? WHAT FACTORS HAVE DETERMINED THE RATE OF PROGRESS? WHAT HAS BEEN THE EXTENT OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN SOUTH ASIA? WHAT SHOULD BE
More informationAid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: ADB's Perspective
Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: ADB's Perspective Juzhong Zhuang Assistant Chief Economist Economics and Research Department Asian Development Bank GTAP Conference Roundtable Discussion: Towards
More informationSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION. Decent Work
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Decent Work The shaded areas of the map indicate ESCAP members and associate members. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the United
More informationTrade led Growth in Times of Crisis Asia Pacific Trade Economists Conference 2 3 November 2009, Bangkok. Session 10
Trade led Growth in Times of Crisis Asia Pacific Trade Economists Conference 2 3 November 2009, Bangkok Session 10 Trade and Social Development: The Case of Asia Nilanjan Banik Asia Pacific Research and
More informationCase Study on Youth Issues: Philippines
Case Study on Youth Issues: Philippines Introduction The Philippines has one of the largest populations of the ASEAN member states, with 105 million inhabitants, surpassed only by Indonesia. It also has
More informationEconomic and Social Council
United Nations Economic and Social Council ESCAP/APPC/2018//2 Distr.: General 20 September 2018 Original: English Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Midterm Review of the Asian and
More informationAsian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank March 2018 President Takehiko Nakao Azerbaijan ADB Regional Members(48 economies) Uzbekistan Kazakhstan Georgia Armenia Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan Bangladesh Maldives Kyrgyz
More informationTransport and Communications
243 Transport and Communications Snapshots Road networks have expanded rapidly in most economies in Asia and the Pacific since 1990. The latest data show that the People s Republic of China (PRC) and account
More informationAPPENDIXES. 1: Regional Integration Tables. Table Descriptions. Regional Groupings. Table A1: Trade Share Asia (% of total trade)
1: Regional Integration Tables The statistical appendix is comprised of 10 tables that present selected indicators on economic integration covering the 48 regional members of the n Development Bank (ADB).
More informationInequality in Asia: Trends, Drivers and Policy Implications
Inequality in Asia: Trends, Drivers and Policy Implications Juzhong Zhuang Deputy Chief Economist Asian Development Bank Presentation at 215 Hitotsubashi University-IMF Seminar on Inequality, March 12-13,
More informationPresented by Sarah O Keefe External Relations Officer European Representative Office Frankfurt, Germany
Asian Development Bank ADB Business Opportunities Seminar AICEP Portugal Global Av. 5 de Outubro, 101 1050-051 Lisboa 4 October 2012 Introduction ti to ADB Presented by Sarah O Keefe External Relations
More informationSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION INEQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC:
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION INEQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: Decent Work 1 The shaded areas of the map indicate ESCAP members and associate members. The Economic and Social Commission
More informationAid for Trade and the Asian Development Bank. Asian Development Bank
Aid for Trade and the Asian Development Bank Ganeshan Wignaraja Asian Development Bank Aid for Trade: One Year On, ODI, London, 24 May 2007 Messages Amidst success stories in outwardorientation, the Asia-Pacific
More informationTrade Facilitation and Better Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and Pacific
Trade Facilitation and Better Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and Pacific Highlights Trade Facilitation and Better Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and Pacific Highlights Creative Commons Attribution
More informationAsia s Economic Transformation Where to, How, and How Fast?
Asia s Economic Transformation Where to, How, and How Fast? Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 13 Special Chapter Jesus Felipe Advisor to the Chief Economist Economics and Research Department Asian
More informationFP2020 CATALYZING COLLABORATION ESTIMATE TABLES
FP2020 CATALYZING COLLABORATION 2017-2018 ESTIMATE TABLES CORE INDICATORS 2-3 NO. 1: Number of additional users of modern methods of contraception 4-5 NO. 2: Modern contraceptive prevalence rate, MCPR
More informationOpportunities for enhancing connectivity in Central Asia: linking ICT and transport
High-level Regional Roundtable on Telecommunications Connectivity in Central Asia Almaty, Kazakhstan, 3 June 2014 Opportunities for enhancing connectivity in Central Asia: linking ICT and transport Irfan
More informationStatistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific Statistical Yearbook. for Asia and the Pacific
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015 I Sustainable Development Goal 16 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective,
More informationDecent Work for All ASIAN DECENT WORK DECADE
Tourism and employment in Asia: Challenges and opportunities in the context of the economic crisis Guy Thijs Deputy Regional Director ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Decent Work for All ASIAN
More informationvi. rising InequalIty with high growth and falling Poverty
43 vi. rising InequalIty with high growth and falling Poverty Inequality is on the rise in several countries in East Asia, most notably in China. The good news is that poverty declined rapidly at the same
More informationFigure 1.1: Distribution of Population by Global Region, and by Economy in Asia and the Pacific, 2015 (%) Asia and the Pacific, PRC,
91 People Snapshots Asia and the Pacific comprises 55% of the world s population and is home to the two most populous economies in the world, the People s Republic of China and India. Between 2000 and
More informationAPTIAD BRIEFING NOTE
APTIAD BRIEFING NOTE Trade Policy and Analysis Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division United Nations ESCAP February 2016 An update on the trade agreements of Asia-Pacific economies 1 By the
More informationIssues, Threats and responses Vanessa Tobin UNICEF Representative Philippines
Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children in Asia and the Philippines Issues, Threats and responses Vanessa Tobin UNICEF Representative Philippines Lessons learn from 1997 crisis Globalization has both
More informationGuanghua Wan Principal Economist, Asian Development Bank. Toward Higher Quality Employment in Asia
Guanghua Wan Principal Economist, Asian Development Bank Toward Higher Quality Employment in Asia 1 Key messages Asia continued its robust growth accompanied by significant poverty reduction But performance
More informationThematic Area: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
Thematic Area: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Strengthening disaster risk modelling, assessment, mapping, monitoring and multi-hazard early warning systems. Integrating disaster risk reduction
More informationEnvironmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development. OGC Law and Policy Reform Program
Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development OGC Law and Policy Reform Program OGC s LAW AND POLICY REFORM (LPR) PROGRAM Started in 1995. All conducted as Technical Assistance
More informationAsian Pacific Islander Catholics in the United States: A Preliminary Report 1
Asian Pacific Islander Catholics in the United States: A Preliminary Report 1 January 14, 2015 Prepared by Jerry Z. Park W. Matthew Henderson Kenneth Vaughan Baylor University 2 Tricia Bruce Maryville
More informationHuman Development Indices and Indicators: 2018 Statistical Update. Indonesia
Human Development Indices and Indicators: 2018 Statistical Update Briefing note for countries on the 2018 Statistical Update Introduction Indonesia This briefing note is organized into ten sections. The
More informationEconomic and Social Council
United Nations ESCAP/74/23 Economic and Social Council Distr.: General 5 March 2018 Original: English Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Seventy-fourth session Bangkok, 11 16 May 2018
More informationLEAVE NO ONE BEHIND. Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Development
LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Development Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017 Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017 Poverty Hunger Connecting the dots Disasters Inequality Coherence
More informationASIAN INSTITUTE OF FINANCE AWARD FOR ESSAYS ON PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY OFFICIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF FINANCE AWARD FOR ESSAYS ON PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY OFFICIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Asian Institute of Finance Award for Essays on Professionalism
More informationIntroduction. Sustainable Development Goals
3 Introduction Across the world, individual economies are working towards achieving the 17 goals and 169 targets set within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Progress towards meeting
More informationTransformation of Women at Work in Asia
Transformation of Women at Work in Asia By Sher Verick Deputy Director, ILO, New Delhi Asia-Pacific Policy Dialogue on Women s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work 23 February 2017 Motivation
More informationThe Human Face of the Financial Crisis
The Human Face of the Financial Crisis Prof. Leonor Magtolis Briones UP National College of Public Administration and Governance and Co-Convenor, Social Watch Philippines Fourth Annual Forum of Emerging
More informationMakoto IKEDA Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)
Makoto IKEDA Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) was established in 1998. HAT Kobe was the region redeveloped as one of the symbols of recovery from the 1995 earthquake.
More informationInequality of Outcomes in Asia and the Pacific: Trends, Drivers and Costs
8 Chapter 1 Inequality of Outcomes in Asia and the Pacific: Trends, Drivers and Costs 9 High and persistent inequalities of outcome are a source of concern because they undermine the implementation of
More informationMonitoring Country Progress in Pakistan
Monitoring Country Progress in Pakistan Program Office OAPA & USAID/Pakistan U.S. Agency for International Development Pakistan Institute for Development Economics September, 21 st, 211 Economic Reforms
More informationThe Beijing Declaration on South-South Cooperation for Child Rights in the Asia Pacific Region
The Beijing Declaration on South-South Cooperation for Child Rights in the Asia Pacific Region 1. We, the delegations of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Democratic
More informationUN Regional Commissions Global Survey on Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade Implementation
UN Regional Commissions Global Survey on Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade Implementation Background & Overview IMPLEMENTING TRADE FACILITATION AND PAPERLESS TRADE FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: EVIDENCE
More informationUnited Nations E/ESCAP/PTA/IGM.1/1 Economic and Social Council. Update on the implementation of Commission resolution 68/3
United Nations E/ESCAP/PTA/IGM.1/1 Economic and Social Council Distr.: General 13 February 2014 Original: English Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Meeting
More informationAsia-Pacific to comprise two-thirds of global middle class by 2030, Report says
Strictly embargoed until 14 March 2013, 12:00 PM EDT (New York), 4:00 PM GMT (London) Asia-Pacific to comprise two-thirds of global middle class by 2030, Report says 2013 Human Development Report says
More informationAsian Pacific Islander Catholics in the United States: A Preliminary Report 1
Asian Pacific Islander in the United States: A Preliminary Report 1 January 2015 Prepared by Jerry Z. Park W. Matthew Henderson Kenneth Vaughan Baylor University 2 Tricia Bruce Maryville College 3 Stephen
More informationPROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEIJING DECLARATION AND PLATFORM FOR ACTION:
PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEIJING DECLARATION AND PLATFORM FOR ACTION: PERSPECTIVES OF GOVERNMENTS IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION 1 INTRODUCTION In 1995, the Fourth World Conference on Women adopted
More informationNatural Disaster Data Book 2016 An Analytical Overview
Natural Disaster Data Book 2016 An Analytical Overview Asian Disaster Reduction Center Overview Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) Natural Disasters Data Book 2016 provides statistical perspectives
More informationHuman Development Indices and Indicators: Viet Nam s 2018 Statistical updates
1 Human Development Indices and Indicators: s 2018 Statistical updates Introduction Human Development Indices and Indicators: 2018 Statistical update, released by UNDP Human Development Report Office on
More informationOverview of East Asia Infrastructure Trends and Challenges
Overview of East Asia Infrastructure Trends and Challenges Christian Delvoie. Director, Knowledge Strategy Group, The World Bank Until September 28: Director, Sustainable Development, East Asia and Pacific
More informationINTEGRATING VOLUNTEERING INTO THE 2030 AGENDA A PLAN OF ACTION SYNTHESIS REPORT ON IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Plan of Action to integrate volunteering into the 2030 Agenda A PLAN OF ACTION SYNTHESIS REPORT ON INTEGRATING VOLUNTEERING INTO THE 2030 AGENDA IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CONTENTS 1. Introduction... 3 2.
More informationEquity and Access to Education: Themes, Tensions, and Policies
Education in Developing Asia Volume 4 Equity and Access to Education: Themes, Tensions, and Policies W.O. Lee Asian Development Bank Comparative Education Research Centre The University of Hong Kong 2002
More informationThe Real Wealth of Nations: Pathways to Human Development
The Real Wealth of Nations: Pathways to Human Development Quality of Life Indices and Innovations in the 2010 Human Development Report International Society of Quality of Life Studies December 9, 2010,
More informationMalarial Case Notification and Coverage with Key Interventions
APPENDIX 2 Malarial Case Notification and Coverage with Key Interventions (Courtesy of RBM Department of WHO) Source: RBM Global Malaria Database: accessed February 7, 2005. Available online at: http://www.who.int/globalatlas/autologin/malaria_login.asp
More informationCHAPTER 3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MINORITIES OF INDIA
CHAPTER 3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MINORITIES OF INDIA 73 List of Contents S.No. Chapter-3 Socio economic condition of Minorities of India on the Page number basis HDI indicators 3.1 Defination of
More informationHuman Development Indices and Indicators: 2018 Statistical Update. Cambodia
Human Development Indices and Indicators: 2018 Statistical Update Briefing note for countries on the 2018 Statistical Update Introduction Cambodia This briefing note is organized into ten sections. The
More informationSurveys as a tool to improve aid in fragile states. The Asia Foundation s Afghanistan experience
Surveys as a tool to improve aid in fragile states The Asia Foundation s Afghanistan experience A fragile state environment Highly dynamic environment; uncertain &unstable Strained state-society relations;
More informationCooperation on International Migration
Part II. Implications for International and APEC Cooperation Session VI. Implications for International and APEC Cooperation (PowerPoint) Cooperation on International Migration Mr. Federico Soda International
More informationHORMONAL CONTRACEPTION AND HIV
HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION AND HIV #AIDS2018 FAM ILYPLANNING.ORG # FP2020PROG RESS @ FP2020 GLOBAL FACEBOOK. COM /FAM ILYPLAN NING 2 0 2 0 LAUNCHED IN LONDON IN 2012 With the goal of enabling 120 million additional
More informationCAMBODIA SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC Public Engagement
CAMBODIA SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC Public Engagement Nov Dec 2016 Contents Objectives of the Engagement Country Context Main research questions I. What are the challenges to sustaining economic growth?
More informationHIGHLIGHTS. Part I. Sustainable Development Goals. People
xxix HIGHLIGHTS Part I. Sustainable Development Goals The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) had shaped development policies around the world with specific, time-bound, and quantifiable targets since
More informationOPHI. Identifying the Bottom Billion : Beyond National Averages
OPHI OXFORD POVERTY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, ODID www.ophi.org.uk Identifying the Bottom Billion : Beyond National Averages Sabina Alkire, José Manuel Roche and Suman Seth, March 13 The world now
More informationLEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: ASIA AREA JULY 8, 2015
LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: ASIA AREA JULY 8, 2015 Asia Area: Background Includes 22 countries/territories Of the 22, the LDS Church has activities or operations in 18 Nothing in Bhutan,
More informationPost-2015 AFP, Baltimore May 2014
Post-2015 AFP, Baltimore May 2014 Post-2015 1. Why? 2. What do we want? 3. Process & timelines 4. Key players 5. Content 6. What can we do? Why? Millennium Development Goals have driven plans, budgets
More information