The global economic outlook has worsened significantly since the January 2025 forecast. Higher tariffs and trade policy uncertainty are expected to strain supply chains, raise production costs, and prompt businesses to delay or scale back investments.

The United Nations Inter-agency Task Force on LDC Graduation held a two-day workshop in the Solomon Islands to kick-start the process of the country’s preparation for a smooth graduation from the LDC category in 2024.

The World Social Report is the flagship publication of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs on major social development issues.

Report on the outcome of the 27th session of the CDP Plenary

The Development Policy Branch (DPB) is responsible for managing all capacity development activities of the Division, providing assistance through research, training and workshops.

The Development Research Branch (DRB) is in charge of economic and social research into fundamental development issues and trends and formulates advice for the United Nations development agenda.

The Global Economic Monitoring Branch (GEMB) monitors global economic trends and contributes to UN reports, briefings and notes in the area of macroeconomic analysis.

The CDP provides independent advise on issues critical to the international development agenda and is responsible for the review of the LDC category.