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World economy expands at subdued pace with moderate growth pickup expected for 2014

23 May 2013, New York

Global economic activity is projected to slowly gain momentum, but growth will continue to be below potential and employment gains will remain weak, says the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2013 mid-year update, launched today. FULL ARTICLE

Posted in: Policy

Ethiopia and UN DESA sign an agreement to host Symposium in preparation for the 2014 ECOSOC Development Cooperation Forum

22 May 2013, New York

United Nations and Ethiopian officials signed an agreement in preparation for the High-Level Symposium on ‘A renewed global partnership for development for the post-2015 era’, to be held in Addis Ababa from 5 to 7 June 2013. FULL ARTICLE

Posted in: ECOSOC

Indigenous culture, youth among key topics as UN permanent forum opens 12th session

21 May 2013, New York

Around 2,300 indigenous participants are expected to discuss culture, education and health during the 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, which will include a special focus on youth, indigenous groups in Africa and the importance of strengthening ties with international financial institutions. FULL ARTICLE

Posted in: Social

Protecting the rights of indigenous peoples

20 May 2013, New York

There are over 370 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the globe. Protecting and advancing their rights have been at the heart of Tonya Gonnella Frichner’s mission for almost three decades, serving as an attorney and former member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. In DESA News, she shares past gains and hopes for the future. FULL ARTICLE

Posted in: Social

Bringing gender to the forefront of statistics

17 May 2013, New York

Since gender mainstreaming was identified as a global strategy in 1995, specific actions have been taken to improve statistics to properly measure and monitor gender-relevant issues. FULL ARTICLE

Posted in: Statistics

DESA News, May 2013

1 May 2013, New York

Featured in this issue:

• Protecting the rights of indigenous peoples
  
• Committee to decide on large number of NGO applications
  
• Financing for sustainable development beyond 2015
  

More news stories on topics including: Global dialogue on development; Trends and analysis; Capacity Development