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In developing countries, more than 2/3 of persons with disabilities in need of assistive technology lack access. Find out how we can do more in our NEW report on disabilities and follow #COSP17. 🌐 http://bit.ly/ddr2024 👉bit.ly/un-cosp17 📺https://lnkd.in/eMWVj2RX #EveryoneIncluded

Happening today: Join us for the virtual launch of the Disability and Development Report 2024 for the latest data and trends on #DisabilityInclusion. The Report provides an updated analysis to see how the international community can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for persons with disabilities. It presents the most recent global analysis based on an unprecedented amount of data, legislation and policies to understand the socio-economic circumstances of persons with disabilities and the challenges they face in their daily lives, including the exacerbated impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 📺 https://lnkd.in/e4hPf8Fs 🌐 http://bit.ly/ddr2024 #EveryoneIncluded #COSP17

Moving forward from #SIDS4, now is when the real work begins. The solution lies not in crafting agendas, but in translating them into tangible actions that make a difference. ➡️ Read reflections from Li Junhua, Secretary-General of SIDS4: https://lnkd.in/eSPfd_De #SmallIslands

The world economy is forecast to grow by 2.7% in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, reflecting improved prospects in the USA and some large economies. Cautious optimism prevails as economic vulnerabilities remain. Learn more ➡️ in the June Monthly Briefing on the #WorldEconomyReport: bit.ly/wespbrief

⏳“The clock has not stopped but we’re grappling with challenges on progress towards the #SDGs.” What goes into the work of collecting, monitoring and analyzing #GobalGoals data and what can we expect the latest #SDGReport? 🔎 Hear from our expert Heather Page : https://lnkd.in/e-fErD-q

📰 Our June edition of #UNDESAVoice is here! 👀 Catch up with the latest on reflections from the #SIDS4 Conference, the upcoming UN Public Service Forum, inclusive development for persons with disabilities and more. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRtQFebu

🔔 Join us live tomorrow, 30 May! 🗯️ In our second Global Policy Dialogue at the #SIDS4 Conference, we discuss the demographic outlook of #SmallIslands, including trends and the latest data from “The Demographic Prospects of Small Island Developing States". ✍️ Register here: bit.ly/dialogue30may ➡️ Connect on 30 May: facebook.com/JoinUNDESA

Join the conversation at the #SIDS4 Conference in our Global Policy Dialogue! Explore current #SmallIslands economic trends and potential, drawing on new data from our 2024 #WorldEconomyReport. 🗓️ 27 May 2024 ⏰ 3:30 pm EDT ➡️ Register here: bit.ly/dialogue27may

How is UN DESA partnering with #SmallIslands for the #GlobalGoals and towards a sustainable and resilient future? Ahead of the #SIDS4 Conference, find out in our newly released brochure! 📖 www.un.org/en/desa/sids4

✅ What are the “least developed countries” (LDCs)? ✅ How does the international community support them?  ✅ What does “graduation” from the LDC category mean exactly?  ✅ What criteria are used, and what happens after a country graduates?    Find answers to these and more questions in the Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category, 2024 edition. This revised edition reflects recent developments, including refinements to the LDC criteria, information on the progress of several countries towards graduation, and updated information on international support measures, including on “smooth transition” provisions for graduating countries. #LDCs #UNDESA #UNCDP #LDCGraduation Access the handbook here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eS_Drzve