Foreword

The steady economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region has been an anchor of stability for the sluggish global economy in recent years. This dynamism has made it possible for many countries of the region to make major inroads against extreme poverty. Advances in Asia and the Pacific have also generated important lessons for countries in other regions striving to put in place smart policies and best practices for building lives of prosperity, safety and dignity for all.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities