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@antonioguterres
António Guterres
11 days
The world economy has shown resilience amid turbulence. Yet growth remains subdued, far below pre-pandemic levels. Many developing economies continue to struggle with constrained debt burdens, limited policy space and exposure to intensifying climate shocks. Together, let’s
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
12 days
The world economy has shown resilience, but trade tensions, geopolitical risks, & fiscal strains are clouding the outlook. Global growth is forecast to slow from 2.8% in 2025 to 2.7% in 2026, & inch up to 2.9% in 2027. #WorldEconomyReport is out now: https://t.co/qZjo7kc2m2
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
15 days
The global economy showed notable resilience in 2025, performing better than anticipated. The question now: Will this resilience persist into 2026? Here are 5️⃣ things to know ahead of the #WorldEconomyReport 2026 launch on 8 January: https://t.co/2GfHHhiWP4
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
2 months
#Remittances are an important income source for millions of households in developing countries. However, recent policy and technological changes are adding new uncertainties to the global remittance landscape. Learn more from our November Monthly Briefing: https://t.co/ulUoDgAz0R
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
3 months
Digitalization is unlocking new doors for women’s employment. But without inclusive policies, the digital gender divide could deepen exclusion and limit women’s economic power. 🔗 https://t.co/ulUoDgAz0R #DigitalInclusion #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
3 months
Investing in communities is key to #EndPoverty. Ahead of the #SocialSummit2025, @sabina_alkire of @ophi_oxford, shares progress made and why supporting marginalized communities is critical to overcome multidimensional poverty. Follow our efforts➡️ https://t.co/n6fVn0LJ72 #UNCDP
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
3 months
In the newly released UN Committee for Development Policy #UNCDP Background Paper, @sabina_alkire, Maya Evans and James Foster propose measures of multidimensional #poverty and well-being for the Beyond GDP framework.🔗 https://t.co/PsgYrDBNDV #BeyondGDP @ophi_oxford @GWUEconomics
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
4 months
NEW! The September Update on the #WorldEconomyReport projects world economy to grow by 2.5% in 2025 & 2026. #Trade policy and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on global investment and consumer demand. Full report here: https://t.co/CP0RuFEMRb
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
4 months
🎯 What shapes consumer #inflation expectations? 🔹 Personal exposure to price changes 🔹 Food & energy costs 🔹 Global trends & central bank messaging 📉 Clear communication + swift policy action = anchored expectations. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/ulUoDgAz0R
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
5 months
Many central banks are turning to #gold. Cyclical returns & long-term safety expectations are prompting countries to diversify and stabilize their international reserves. Learn more in our August Monthly Briefing on the #WorldEconomyReport: https://t.co/ulUoDgAz0R
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
6 months
The latest U.S. trade policy seeks to address its growing trade deficit. Read our July Monthly Briefing on the #WorldEconomyReport to understand the external imbalances of the U.S. & its ripple effects around the world. https://t.co/ulUoDgA1bj
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
6 months
Everything you need to know about the 44 Least Developed Countries #LDCs and #LDCGraduation now on @UNDevelopPolicy’s new website. Visit us at https://t.co/mPxbpMDiRT #LDCsDay https://t.co/oqnaxHEwSl
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
6 months
How we measure #poverty & how poverty goals are set matter for policy action: we need multidimensional poverty measurements, disaggregation, better communication & visibility of successes in the poorest countries. More at https://t.co/PsgYrDBNDV #UNCDP #HLPF #WSSD2
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
6 months
At the #ECOSOC High-Level Segment, UN Committee for Development #UNCDP Chair @JoseA_Ocampo called for a stronger #multilateralism for development through innovation, pragmatism, inclusion, and representation. Read the statement and report at https://t.co/SGaEPF9JX7 #HLPF
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
6 months
#CriticalMinerals are hiding in our waste. Smart recycling through national policies and technology transfer could unlock new sources and help countries move ahead in the energy transition. Learn more from our latest Frontier Technology Issue: https://t.co/vGcsJPTQvq
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
7 months
#Trade is vital for the development of least developed countries #LDCs. Tariff hikes, policy uncertainty and slower growth worldwide could slow progress towards #LDCgraduation. More from our July Monthly Briefing on the #WorldEconomyReport: https://t.co/ulUoDgAz0R
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
8 months
Global growth to slow from 2.9% in 2024 to 2.4% in 2025. Elevated #tariffs & persistent #trade policy uncertainty are likely to disrupt #supplychains, increase production costs, & deter business investment. ▶️#WorldEconomyReport June Monthly Briefing https://t.co/cpsi1LvFM2
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
8 months
The world economy is at a precarious moment. We urgently need stronger international cooperation to ease trade tensions and promote a stable, inclusive global economy. Learn more from @UNDESA's mid-year update to the #WorldEconomyReport 2025: https://t.co/qZjo7kbuwu
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
8 months
#Trade tensions & a global slowdown risk deepening #debt stress in developing countries. Falling exports, shrinking foreign currency earnings & tighter financing conditions could strain repayment capacity. ➡️ @‌undesa's mid-year #WorldEconomyReport update: https://t.co/qZjo7kbuwu
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@UNDevelopPolicy
UN DESA EAPD
8 months
Global #investment growth will remain weak in 2025 amid trade conflicts, rising costs & policy uncertainty. Some developing economies connected to major markets may attract capital, but prolonged uncertainty would delay investments. #WorldEconomyReport: https://t.co/qZjo7kbuwu
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