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Course on data analytics for women entrepreneurs
No full textWomen Entrepreneur TrackEntrepreneurs leverage data analytics to make informed decisions, understand customer behaviors, and adapt strategies. This course empowers women entrepreneurs with foundational data analytics knowledge, covering descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. It emphasizes ethical data usage and customer data protection, promoting responsible practices in business.</p
Readiness to implement the action plan to strengthen regional cooperation on social protection : Türkiye
Get PDFThis report on Türkiye’s Readiness to Implement the Action Plan to Strengthen Regional Cooperation on Social Protection aims to:
• present an overview of the social protection situation, policies and approaches in Türkiye
• identify the potential impact a broadening of coverage could have on poverty and other areas
• initiate discussion on ways for the Government to implement the Action Pla
Making peace with nature : regional actions to mainstream and invest in biodiversity
Get PDFIn alignment with the theme for the sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-16), "Peace with Nature," this policy brief underscores that biodiversity is the foundation of ecosystem services essential to human survival, economic prosperity, and social wellbeing and calls for comprehensive and transformative changes across economic, social, and governance systems across all world regions.
This policy brief underlines the collective commitment of the UN regional commissions to mainstreaming and investing in biodiversity across all sectors and regions, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. It highlights biodiversity challenges and opportunities in all regions, outlines the work of the regional commissions, identifies region-specific policy priorities and lists six interregional priority actions in support of the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Biodiversity recognizes no borders. By sharing regional experiences and best practices, the regional commissions aim to foster global dialogue and cooperation to accelerate progress towards an inclusive and sustainable future in harmony with nature. Their commitment to “peace with nature” is a call to action for governments, businesses and civil society to work together across regions and borders to safeguard the planet’s irreplaceable biodiversity. Concerted efforts to protect and restore natural ecosystems and ensure their sustainable use can secure a healthier, more equitable and resilient world for present and future generations
Digital and sustainable trade facilitation in Pacific Island Developing Economies (PIDEs)
Get PDFBased on the United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation 2023Reducing trade costs is crucial for enabling economies to effectively participate in regional and global value chains and promote growth and sustainable development. However, the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis continues to impede international trade, with geopolitical conflicts creating new supply chain disruptions and high inflation, increasing trade costs and uncertainties. This has added further pressure to already high trade costs worldwide. Given this situation, trade facilitation assumes a pivotal role, facilitating more efficient and transparent trade procedures, thus reducing the vulnerability of global supply chains and overall trade costs. Consequently, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and regional initiatives have focused on trade digitalization, such as the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific, offering guidance on measures that should be considered for implementation.
This report unveils the findings of the 2023 United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, focusing on the progress made in trade facilitation across the 11 Pacific Island Developing Economies (PIDEs). The report offers a comprehensive analysis of 60 trade facilitation measures, categorized into four groups – “General Trade Facilitation”, “Digital Trade Facilitation”, “Sustainable Trade Facilitation”, “Other Trade Facilitation” and “Pilot-Tested.” Furthermore, these groups of measures encompass 11 sub-groups, including both binding and non-binding measures of the WTO TFA. They also include measures related to digital and sustainable trade.Preparation of the report benefited from the support of the Republic of Korea as well as from
the Government of France and the World Bank’s TFSP donors (Australia, Canada, the
European Commission, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom,
and the United States of America
Decent work solutions at the intersection of climate change and poverty in Asia and the Pacific
No full textThe impacts of climate change in the Asia-Pacific
region threaten to undo hard-won gains in
sustainable development that countries have made
in recent decades. Poor and vulnerable people, who
contribute little to global carbon emissions, are
affected the most by climate change and are the
least equipped to cope and adapt. The 2024 ESCAP-
ADB-UNDP SDG Partnership Report provides an
analysis of interlinked challenges of climate
change, poverty and hunger as well as solutions
from the region related to food systems, jobs and
social protection.
Climate change poses major challenges to the
environment, economic growth and human
development in the Asia-Pacific region and
beyond. Floods, droughts and cyclones are common
in the region and impact poor communities
especially. While awareness of these climate
impacts is increasing, a sound understanding of
their destructive impact on food security and
poverty alleviation is still lacking. Climate change
is certainly not the sole cause of poverty and
hunger, but it is adversely impacting these critical
areas and associated Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).
People’s ability to find productive and decent work
can be key for alleviating poverty and hunger.
Climate mitigation and adaptation actions are
creating new jobs and economic activities.
However, raising the quality of these jobs is
necessary for them to be a catalyst to achieve SDG
1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). This
policy brief focusses on the impacts of climate
change on poor and vulnerable populations
particularly in terms of jobs and livelihoods. It
further delves into solutions for decent work and
just transition with examples from the Asia-Pacific
region.</p
Landscape study of inclusive business in agrifood systems in Thailand
No full textThis landscape study of inclusive business models in the agriculture and food systems in Thailand examines opportunities for businesses in these sectors to address the critical needs of low-income farmer while, at the same time, making a profit. The study portrays several IB models already operating in Thailand and analyzes the enabling environment in which they operate. Based on this analysis, several recommendations have been put forward for promoting IB models in the agriculture and food sectors in Thailand.
Chapter 2 of this study explains the concept of inclusive business in more detail. Chapter 3 highlights business opportunities for enterprises in the food and agriculture sector to address the needs of smallholder farmers in Thailand. Chapter 4 provides an overview of inclusive business in the agriculture and food sector in Thailand, including the opportunities and challenges for growth. Chapter 5 assesses the environment in which these firms operate. Chapter 6 provides strategic recommendations to promote inclusive business in Thailand, and Chapter 7 presents the conclusions of this report.
While agriculture and agribusiness in Thailand cover a wide range of activities, this report focuses on farm activities. Other subsectors like fisheries and aquaculture are also critical to the economy, and the livelihood of local fishers and fishing communities can merit exploration in the future
Assessment, analysis and redesign of civil registration and vital statistics processes in Fiji : report on the implementation of the CRVS systems improvement framework - stage 1: assessment, analysis, and redesign
No full textThis report documents the work led by CRVS stakeholders in Fiji to assess, analyze and redesign civil registration business processes, including registration of births, deaths, marriage, divorce, change of name and the production of vital statistics. The key recommendations emerging from this assessment propose strategies to realize a more resilient, user-friendly and universal CRVS system in Fiji. Key to achieving this is the continued digital transformation of the CRVS system and its integration with the nation-wide digital FIJI programme which aims to increase interoperability between government platforms and facilitate improved service delivery to the population.
It is hoped that this assessment will inform the development of a strategic roadmap which outlines specific action areas to streamline and simplify civil registration business processes, to ensure that all vital events in Fiji are registered. The time dedicated by CRVS stakeholders in Fiji during extensive consultations and workshops is testament to their commitment to ensuring that every Fijian is in the picture.1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The CRVS system in Fiji
1.2 Background on the CRVS Systems Improvement Framework
1.3 Methodology
2 AS-IS ANALYSIS OF SELECTED BUSINESS PROCESSES
2.1 Birth Registration Process of events occurring in the community, at home,
in hospital or health facility
2.2 Death Registration Process of events occurring in the community, at home,
in hospital or health facility
2.3 Registration of Fijian Overseas Death
2.4 Registration of Marriage
2.5 Marital Status Update – Divorce, Spousal Death, Nullification
2.6 Registration of change of name
2.7 Production of vital statistics
3 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND PROCESS ANALYSIS
4 IMPROVEMENT POLICIES
5 REDESIGNED BUSINESS PROCESSES
5.1 Redesigned birth registration process of events occurring at hospital/health
facility or in the community
5.2 Redesigned death registration process of events occurring in hospital/health
facility or in community
6. CONCLUSIO
Information note : inclusivity: a theme for the 2024 review and potential extension of the Asia-Pacific Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Decade (2015-2024)
No full textThis paper examines inclusivity as a key theme for the 2024 Review and potential extension of the Asia-Pacific Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Decade (2015-2024) to 2030. It includes a review of existing literature to develop a comprehensive understanding of inclusivity in the context of CRVS and to justify the integration of inclusivity into the 2024 Review and potential extension. In addition to proposing a definition for inclusivity, the paper also operationalises the definition by identifying inclusivity-building catalysts and proposes a framework for integrating inclusivity in CRVS system improvement initiatives. Finally, the paper outlines a list of potential questions designed to measure progress in building and promoting inclusivity throughout the Asia-Pacific CRVS Decade as part of the 2024 Review process. These questions are intended for consideration by members of the Regional Steering Group (RSG) for CRVS in Asia and the Pacific.</p
Transitioning to low carbon transport in Asia and the Pacific through regional cooperation
No full textFrom landlocked countries to small island developing states, the member States of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) have different priorities and challenges on their paths to reduce transport-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Transport measures included in the NDCs of ESCAP member States primarily focus on the promotion of public bus transport, alternative energy sources, electric mobility, and sustainable maritime transport connectivity. A series of subregional consultations and capacity building workshops, as well as a regional meeting were conducted between 2022 and 2023 as part of the ESCAP Regional Cooperation Mechanism on Low Carbon Transport in Asia and the Pacific, which was designed to deepen regional collaboration through the sharing of experiences, information and best practices, as well as to identify common interests and policy priorities. This policy brief focuses on low carbon transport priorities and challenges collected from more than 30 countries in all five ESCAP subregions. It also highlights policy insights and priority topics for in-depth analysis and technical assistance that reflect common needs across Asia and the Pacific.
More information on the three subregional consultation and capacity building workshops, and one regional meeting conducted can be found via the links below.
- Regional Cooperation Mechanism on Low Carbon Transport: East and North-East Asia, North and Central Asia Subregional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop
- Regional Cooperation Mechanism on Low Carbon Transport: Pacific Subregional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop
- Regional Cooperation Mechanism on Low Carbon Transport: South and Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia Subregional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop
- Regional Cooperation Mechanism on Low Carbon Transport: Regional Meeting
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