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Source-This post on United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has been created based on the article “Asia-Pacific region 32 years behind 2030 target on achieving SDGs: UNESCAP” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 February 2024.
Why in the news?
According to a new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), at the current pace of growth, the region will not attain the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) until 2062, and it will be 32 years behind the scheduled year of achievement.
About United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
| Aspect | Details |
| Description | It is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. It is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. |
| Established | It was established in 1947. |
| Objective | To promote economic and social development in the Asian and Pacific region by fostering cooperation between its members and associate members. |
| Headquarter | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Members | It has 53 member States and 9 associate members. |
| Functions | 1) Its secretariat supports inclusive, resilient and sustainable development in the region by generating action-oriented knowledge. 2) It provides technical assistance and capacity-building services to support of national development objectives, regional agreements and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 3) It provides support to partners at the national level. |
| Area of work | It carries out work in the areas like Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Trade, Investment and Innovation, Transport, Environment and Development etc. |
| Important reports | Asia-Pacific SDG Progress Report |
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