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UN DESA Monthly Newsletter for January 2023

Monthly Newsletter: Vol 27, No. 1 – January 2023
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Sustainable development events to look out for in 2023

As we’re opening the chapter on 2023, we’re entering a new and busy year, which will be critical for people, planet and our shared future. Here are the main sustainable development events to look out for this year.

Expert Voices

Behind the scenes of two major UN DESA reports

UN DESA will kick-off 2023 with a bang, launching its two flagship reports, the World Social Report (WSR) and the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) in January. Hear from our experts in the fields of ageing, population and macroeconomics and learn more about UN DESA’s analytical work and how it informs Member States’ action plans on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Things You Need To Know

4 things you need to know about why migration data matters

Are you looking to learn more about migration data and why it matters? We know the number of international migrants has grown consistently in the past two decades, but there is much we still need to learn about who these migrants are, their conditions, motivation or impact. Scarce migration data, or existing data that is not fully used, allows for myths and misconceptions to shape public debate.

Here are 4 reasons why migration statistics are so important: