United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

April 2025
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Story
Leveling the Digital Field for Women and Girls in Viet Nam
Digital transformation is a top priority for the Vietnamese Government, with the Politburo Resolution 57 calling for breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation.
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
Education
Digital Services
February 2025
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Story
A Fairer World for All: World Social Justice Day
Social justice in action means dismantling systemic barriers, equipping workers with future-ready skills, and ensuring every voice – especially women, youth, and marginalized communities – is heard in the global economy. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, have been at the forefront of championing social justice as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Social Protection
Jobs and Livelihoods
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
February 2025
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Announcement
Road safety is everyone’s business: Joint Op-Ed
Cars have been around for over 120 years, and we know how to prevent these tragedies. Yet road crashes still claim more than two lives every minute, and nearly 1.2 million lives every year. 
March 2024
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Story
Paradise Prepares: Maldives Pioneers Climate Resilience with Early Warning Systems
The Maldives takes bold action to combat climate change, pioneering a comprehensive early warning system. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office plays a crucial role in this effort, championing the 'Early Warnings for All' initiative to protect lives and build resilient communities.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Climate Action
Disaster Risk Reduction
February 2024
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Story
Around the world: Daily updates from UN country teams - February 2024
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
December 2023
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Resource
2022 System-Wide Results of the United Nations Development System in Asia and the Pacific
This annual report provides a snapshot of the key development system results achieved in Asia-Pacific in 2022 through partnerships between the entities that make up the global development system: the UN agencies, funds and programmes, the Regional Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, national and local governments, subregional organizations, international financial institutions, civil society organizations, and the business sector – a network of developmental partnerships without which these results could not have been achieved.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
April 2023
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Story
Around the world: Daily updates from UN country teams - April 2023
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
March 2023
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Story
Getting back on-track: Asia Pacific countries recommit to SDGs
Organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) from 27 to 30 March, the Forum brought together a cross-section of key development actors, including senior government and UN officials, the private sector, youth and civil society representatives to share their experiences and mobilize regional action to rescue the SDGs.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
April 2022
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Story
Updates #51 from the UN country teams
Our UN country teams and their partners around the world, including host governments, are continuing to work together in tackling the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovering better together to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. We are also responding to other challenges, focusing on providing support to those most vulnerable. Below are some highlights of our work in March 2022. 
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
COVID-19
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