DPAD joins panel discussion on the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals. The event was held at St. John’s University, organized by the Economics & Finance Society and The Peter J. Tobin College of Business.

Growing private consumption, increased investment and strong government expenditure have improved the conditions for growth.

The Secretariat of the CDP met checkwith officials from various Ministries (Finance, Planning, Foreign Affairs), the Bureau of Statistics and the Prime Minister’s Office, as well as with representatives from the private sector (Chamber of Commerce and the garments association) and the Centre for Policy Dialogue.

Latin America and the Caribbean are headed for a mild economic recovery in 2017-2018. However, the region’s recovery remains shallow and uneven.

Emissions from tourism and trade are growing faster than those from road transport, if current trends persist they could double or even triple by 2050.

Capital inflows to emerging economies gain momentum Carbon dioxide emissions from international transport set to increase as global trade rebounds and tourism soars Africa’s economic growth is catching up with population growth Latin America and the Caribbean will see a mild recovery after two years of contraction

Economists from the Global Economic Monitoring Unit of the Development Policy and Analysis Division in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) are currently in Geneva to attend the DESA Expert Group Meeting on the World Economy.