Bridging development and trade gaps can make Asia-Pacific world economic centre of gravity, ESCAP tells global forum in Indonesia
Wide gaps in human development together with inadequate physical infrastructure and intra-regional trade are holding back the Asia-Pacific region from taking its rightful place as the global economic centre of gravity, the top regional United Nations official said today. [21 July 2011]

Launch of the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will launch the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011 on Monday, 25 July 2011 on the first day of ESCAP’s Trade and Investment Week. [19 July 2011]

Empowering persons with disabilities through creative energy: ESCAP initiative promotes inclusive and barrier-free society in Thailand
Some 500 children and youth from across Thailand, many with disabilities, assembled at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand today, together with national artists, teachers and volunteers for the launch of a UN initiative to promote an inclusive and barrier-free society. [14 July 2011]

Investment in poverty reduction can speed Asia-Pacific economic recovery, says UN regional chief
As the leader of the global economic recovery, the Asia-Pacific region must give priority to poverty reduction and inclusive development to sustain its dynamic growth, the top United Nations official in Asia-Pacific said today. [6 July 2011]

UN and Bhutan launch ICT capacity development programme to improve connectivity and bridge digital divide in Himalayan kingdom
More than 40 senior Bhutan government officials and policymakers are meeting in Thimphu this week for a United Nations information and communication technology (ICT) capacity building programme that aims to support national socio-economic development. [4 July 2011]