Innovation at the heart of ECOSOC The 2013 High-level Segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is taking place on 1-4 July in Geneva. The Secretary-General's report emphasizes that science, technology, innovation and culture are critical to the achievement of the MDGs and a successful transition to sustainable development. A Thunderclap campaign running since April has helped youth bring their voices to the world's leaders. Read More
The world is making big strides towards achieving the MDGs Several important targets of the Millennium Development Goals have or will be met by the 2015 deadline, but progress in many areas is far from sufficient, according to this year's Millennium Development Goals Report launched today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Read More
Counting 9.6 billion humans on earth by 2050 The current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase by 1 billion over the next 12 years and reach 9.6 billion by 2050, according to a report launched by DESA's Population Division in June. The report points out that growth will be mainly in developing countries, with more than half in Africa. Watch our interview with John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division, who gives us some insights about the last figures available. Read More
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The world is making big strides towards achieving the MDGs Several important targets of the Millennium Development Goals have or will be met by the 2015 deadline, but progress in many areas is far from sufficient, according to this year's Millennium Development Goals Report launched today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Read More
Counting 9.6 billion humans on earth by 2050 The current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase by 1 billion over the next 12 years and reach 9.6 billion by 2050, according to a report launched by DESA's Population Division in June. The report points out that growth will be mainly in developing countries, with more than half in Africa. Watch our interview with John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division, who gives us some insights about the last figures available. Read More
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- Persons with disabilities need adequate standard of living
- 600 billion dollars commitments for Sustainable Development
- Enhancing industrial statistics capacity in Asia
- Better dissemination of National Development Indicators
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