The global automotive market is experiencing transformative shifts, with China emerging as a leading force in electric vehicle (EV) production and exports. In contrast, traditional powerhouses like Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States are facing stiff competitiveness challenges.

While blended finance can be an option to support post COVID-19 recovery efforts, a new approach to blended finance is necessary to improve its impact.

The World Social Report is the flagship publication of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs on major social development issues.

Presentation of the central messages of the CDP’s report to the High-Level Segment of ECOSOC

The Development Policy Branch (DPB) is responsible for managing all capacity development activities of the Division, providing assistance through research, training and workshops.

The Development Research Branch (DRB) is in charge of economic and social research into fundamental development issues and trends and formulates advice for the United Nations development agenda.

The Global Economic Monitoring Branch (GEMB) monitors global economic trends and contributes to UN reports, briefings and notes in the area of macroeconomic analysis.

The CDP provides independent advise on issues critical to the international development agenda and is responsible for the review of the LDC category.