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South and South-West Asia Development Monitor No. 19
No full textSouth and South-West Asia Development Monitor Number 19, covering the period from August 2013 The Development Monitor is a bimonthly electronic newsletter, launched in early 2012 (issued on a monthly basis initially), which provides an overview of the work and activities undertaken by the ESCAP South and South-West Asia Office and conferences and knowledge products of relevance to the subregion. The newsletter also provides a compilation of news and articles on themes covered by the ESCAP SSWA work programme.
As the debate on the milestone National Food Security Bill was taking place in the Parliament of India, some 90 food security experts and policy makers from seven countries in South Asia gathered in New Delhi to discuss priorities for accelerating regional cooperation for food security. Organized by the ESCAP-SSWA, the South Asia Policy Dialogue on Regional Cooperation for Food Security (13-14 August
SDG 7 localisation snapshot : Kaysone Phomvihane City, Lao PDR
Get PDFSDG7 Localisation Snapshot provides a brief overview of the key areas related to implementation of the Sustainable Goal 7 (SDG7) to ‘Ensure access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable and modern energy for all’ at the local level based on the answers provided by the jurisdiction to the SDG7 Localisation questionnaire.
Questionnaire allowed to collect the assessments from the local officials regarding the situation on the implementation of SDG7 in their jurisdiction. SDG7 Localisation Snapshot
is a part of the collaborative project of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to
support city and sub-national governments in accelerating their efforts in the field of sustainable energy. SDG 7 Localisation Snapshots are short publications of the cities’ self-assessment regarding their capacity and availability of policies, actions and resources for supporting SDG 7 localisation. The Snapshots can download here
Weaving a stronger fabric : managing cascading risks for the climate resilience
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The intersection of COVID-19 and extreme climate events reminds us once again the shared vulnerabilities of South Asia and urgency of sub-regional actions to address the crisis of cascading disasters that are impacting SDG progress in the sub-region.
In the context of addressing cascading risks and bringing together multiple stakeholders under one discussion platform, UNESCAP with National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), India, SAARC TB and HIV/AIDS Centre (STAC), and BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate Centre (BCWC), engaged in an expert webinar series. The final high-level webinar in the series was organized by UNESCAP against the backdrop of the South Asia SDG Forum, under the aegis of the Asia-Pacific Disaster Resilience Network.
The Special High-Level Event on Disaster and Climate Resilience in South Asia was held virtually on 4 December 2020. Ministers dealing with environment/ disaster management in five South Asian countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, and Pakistan, director/heads of the SAARC Secretariat, the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES), the BIMSTEC Centre on Weather and Climate (BCWC), the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), India, and the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) addressed the meeting.
A key recommendation from the event was to develop a new regional framework and strategic action plan for managing cascading risks from natural and biological hazards through cooperation with sub-regional bodies such as SAARC, BIMSTEC and others to shape a longer-term, holistic, coordinated and more strategic approach to building disaster and climate resilience aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
SDG 6 & COVID-19 : accelerating progress towards SDG 6 in the Asia-Pacific region in the context of COVID-19 recovery
Get PDFThe 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has highlighted the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in protecting human health. However, while the Asia Pacific region has seen significant progress towards SDG 6 targets during the past 20 years, the region still faces critical challenges due to scarce water resources, growing populations, and poor public infrastructure. These challenges coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic not only impede on the region’s progress towards SDG 6 but also cascade onto other interlinked SDGs such as poverty, gender equality, and climate change. Although the pandemic has had mixed impacts on SDG 6, it is imperative to accelerate progress towards SDG 6 during and post-COVID-19 to meet its 2030 targets.</p
The science, technology and innovation ecosystem of Cambodia
Get PDFScience, technology and innovation (STI) will be pivotal for Cambodia to meet the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals, become an innovation-driven economy, and recover quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, to fully harness the potential of STI and rebuild strategically, evidence-based policies that move beyond the economic imperative and drive inclusive, resilient and sustainable development are essential. Equally, policies that foster a nurturing environment that enables businesses, researchers and innovators to flourish will be fundamental to not leaving anyone behind.
In 2019, the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020–2030 was adopted to build national capabilities in STI and to strengthen innovation capacity to respond to the fundamental needs of the nation. In 2020, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) was established to lead and coordinate STI initiatives that further develop national capacities in this area, support key stakeholders and create favourable framework conditions.
This report on The Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem of Cambodia was produced by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in collaboration with the General Department of Science, Technology & Innovation (GDSTI) of MISTI to support the formulation of national STI policies. It examines the current policy frameworks, key stakeholders, and the strengths and weaknesses of the national innovation system.
Based on the assessment, the report explores five policy strategies to be considered by policymakers: i) enhance the governance structure of the STI system, ii) develop the national STI workforce, iii) strengthen research capacity and quality, iv) increase collaboration and linkages between different actors, and v) foster an enabling environment for innovation.
Furthermore, this assessment also provides the analytical basis for Cambodia’s Science, Technology & Innovation Roadmap 2030, which has been developed by MISTI with the support of ESCAP. This Roadmap will guide government officials and other key stakeholders on the critical actions required to enhance national STI capabilities and nurture a dynamic innovation ecosystem.
Click here to learn more about ESCAP’s advisory services to support national STI policies in Cambodia.
Available in English and Khmer ( ប្រព័ន្ធអេកូឡូស៊ីវិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ បច្ចេកវិទ្យា និង នវានុវត្តន៍កម្ពុជា ).</p
Trans-Asian railway : trans-Asian railway network
No full textTo date the TAR network comprises of slightly over 117,500 km of rail routes that have been selected for their potential to serve international trade within the ESCAP region as well as between Asia and Europe.
The schematic representation of TAR network is made available by the secretariat as a reference illustrating the general coverage of the routes covered by the TAR network.
Note: The rail network on these maps reflects the routes as designated by the Parties in the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian Railway Network.</p