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Indigenous peoples and violation of their rights
Indigenous peoples are the caretakers of some of the world's most diverse territories. However, in many countries, they face discrimination and conflict on a daily basis. The United Nations has continually provided opportunities for indigenous peoples to have their voices heard at the international level. One of the major achievements in recent years was the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which was voted for in the General Assembly in 2007. FULL ARTICLE
Ensuring health improvements on all fronts
Improving health and reducing mortality are major objectives of development, according to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, the health-related MDGs focus on the causes of a small share of deaths worldwide and are relevant mainly for low-income countries. Ensuring health improvements on all fronts are therefore crucial. FULL ARTICLE
Steps needed to reach development targets
Investment reforms and international cooperation are among the ingredients necessary to procure the finances needed to push ahead with development in poorer countries, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during the opening of the fourth High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development on 23 March in New York. "As we meet, the world economy shows signs of recovery, yet growth remains fragile" Mr. Ban said. "Job losses persist. Human costs are high in all regions." FULL ARTICLE
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Global dialogue on development
- Shifting changes in mortality and development
- Indigenous peoples culture, development and identity
- ECOSOC is half-way through preparing its annual session
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Trends and analysis
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Capacity development
Publications and websites
International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008
This manual was prepared in accordance with the decision of the United Nations Statistical Commission at its thirty-fifth session held from 2 to 5 March 2004 and revises the manual "Recommendations on Tourism Statistics", adopted by the Commission in 1993. It provides a comprehensive methodological framework for collection and compilation of tourism statistics in all countries irrespective of the level of development of their statistical systems.
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Comings and goings
Mr. Ivan Koulov was appointed Executive Officer, DESA, effective 26 March 2010. Before joining the Department, Mr. Koulov was Chief of the Human Resources Management Service at the United Nations Office in Geneva since 2006. He also served as Chief of the Administrative Services Division at the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia in Beirut from 2002 to 2006.
Calendar
- 43rd session of the Commission on Population and Development, New York, 12-14 April
- 9th session of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration, New York, 19- 23 April
- 9th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, New York, 19-30 April
