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The eight events you can’t miss in 2022
Mark your calendars, clean your webcams and pack your bags – these are the eight sustainable development events you cannot miss in 2022.
1. The state of our economy explained
On 13 January, UN DESA experts will reveal their latest estimates of the state and future of the global economy. See if the tenuous recovery from the pandemic is taking hold and if the promises of building back better and greener are being fulfilled.
2. Focus on Least Developed Countries
Expert Voices
Behind the numbers: predicting the state of our global economy
Every year, UN DESA’s economists crunch the numbers to project the latest global economy trends. On 13 January, the new estimates for 2022 and beyond will be released. What goes into this work and why is it important for people and our planet? To find out, we spoke with Helena Afonso and Sebastian Vergara, who are part of the World Economic Situation and Prospects report team.
Things You Need To Know
Meet the UN Public Service Award winners
Effective public service delivery is often taken for granted until a major crisis like COVID-19 puts a strain on the system. The pandemic showed the key role public institutions play in our daily lives. Recognizing the importance of these institutions is something the UN Public Service Awards does every year. Here are 4 things you should know about the winners of this prestigious award.
1. The winners come from all corners of the world
