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Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report
The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report analyzes development challenges that are particularly pertinent to the region's 36 least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States, which are collectively referred to as countries with special needs. Policymakers in these countries will find the analysis and policy recommendations in this report useful when designing and adapting national development policies to support sustainable development, while development partners can use the findings to re-align their cooperation strategies with the priorities of these countries.
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2023
The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for Asia-Pacific least developed countries (LDCs) landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) collectively referred to as countries with special needs (CSN). The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2023: Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Seamless and Sustainable Connectivity examines how regional cooperation on seamless and sustainable connectivity can facilitate a long-term transformation towards a net zero carbon emissions future. Recognising ongoing efforts and existing initiatives and considering the large financing gaps in the countries in special situations the Report underscores the need to seek synergies between transport energy and digital connectivity initiatives in the region.
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2022
The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for Asia-Pacific least developed countries (LDCs) landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) collectively referred to as countries with special needs (CSN). The 2022 edition of the report with its theme of "Financing a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19 and Beyond" highlights the significant financing needs and gaps that these countries face in their recovery efforts from COVID-19 and in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. It also also examines policy options to mobilize financial resources in these countries for that purpose.
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2021
The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for Asia-Pacific least developed countries (LDCs) landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) collectively referred to as countries with special needs (CSN). The 2021 edition of the report with its theme of "Strengthening the Resilience of Least Developed Countries in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic" summarizes the progress made by Asia-Pacific least developed countries in implementing the Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2010-2020. It also examines the economic and social impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on these countries and offers some perspectives on how Asia-Pacific least developed countries can strengthen their resilience towards the LDC graduation and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2020
This annual ESCAP publication discusses issues of interest for Asia-Pacific least developed countries (LDCs) landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) collectively referred to as countries with special needs (CSN). The 2020 edition of the report offers analytical studies and policy recommendations for Pacific SIDS to successfully manage their vast ocean resources and in turn maintain healthy blue economy sectors such as coastal fisheries and marine-based tourism. As these States are otherwise limited in their land-based resources making better use of the blue economy could provide valuable employment and sustenance for local populations and ultimately the means for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. To that end this report emphasizes the importance of greater regional cooperation in the creation of an enabling framework especially given the nature of fisheries as a common property resource.