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Rising food prices, high unemployment & climate disasters in landlocked developing countries #LLDCs have hampered progress in reducing poverty & food insecurity. Transport connectivity, trade & debt will also be among the key issues addressed at #LLDC3. ??bit.ly/wespbrief

?? We’re headed toward a population peak in 2080, with slower numbers thereafter. ?? ? ?? What can these trends tell us about the #PeopleOfTomorrow, and how can we adapt so everyone has a better future? ? ?? Find out in our latest Policy Brief: bit.ly/UNDESA_Policy_Brief

Data are a powerful tool against the crises facing our world. The upcoming #WorldDataForum offers a critical opportunity to renew our commitment to a better, data-driven future. Read the NEW SDG Blog from UN DESA's Stefan Schweinfest: https://lnkd.in/eqqQXEJf

??? 3,000 participants ?? 100 events? 1?? goal: Advocate for high-quality, timely, open and inclusive data to accelerate progress on the #SDGs. ?? Learn more from our expert Ian Rutherford ahead of the #WorldDataForum 12-15 November: https://lnkd.in/evr5KCiK

???? What are the emerging trends in electric vehicle sales and global trade? How are technological advancements and geopolitical shifts impacting the competitiveness of key players? Discover our insights in the #WorldEconomyReport's October Monthly Briefing, now available! ?? bit.ly/wespbrief

With countries emerging from crises, there is an opportunity to minimize the long-run impacts on social development and build more resilient societies. According to our #WorldSocialReport 2024 launched today, urgent global action is needed to support national efforts to address the setbacks caused by the recent global crises, and to avoid the conversion of future shocks to crises. ?? Get the full picture: https://lnkd.in/eKbzTxS3

Congratulations to Professor Daron Acemoglu of the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for being awarded the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel!?? We had the privilege of interviewing Professor Acemoglu in UN DESA Voice on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. Check out the interview here ??#NobelPrize

“A future where the full potential of women and girls is not unleashed is a world of missed opportunities,” says Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Deputy Executive Director of UN Women in our NEW SDG Blog. Hear her thoughts on accelerating progress and taking bold action on #GenderEquality: https://lnkd.in/d-tuWkfk

?? Have you experienced the ease of switching from paper forms to online forms? E-government offers these conveniences and more. Hear from our expert Vincenzo Aquaro on how e-government can reach the most vulnerable with access to services: https://lnkd.in/erFcw_Jk

Building resilience starts with investing in transformative change. By fostering adaptive mindsets & skills, public institutions can tackle today’s challenges & advance the #SDGs for a better future. Explore this topic in UN DESA’s new policy brief ?? bit.ly/UNDESA_Policy_Brief