More from UN DESA - May 2023

Engage with UN DESA on LinkedIn

Last month, UN DESA joined millions of online users on LinkedIn, launching its presence on the platform. Home of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this is the space where our audiences will be able to obtain the latest updates, information and data within the area of economic, social and sustainable development.

“If you want access to the most accurate, up-to-date data and analysis on sustainable development, our new LinkedIn platform is the place to be,” said Lin Yang, Head of the Strategic Planning and Communication Services in UN DESA.

How standardizing geographical names can make an impact on sustainable development

Wherever we go in the world and whatever we do –whether we’re walking around town, using a ride-sharing app, surfing the Internet, or shopping for groceries – we encounter names of places. These geographical names provide us not only with a sense of place but also with a means of getting around, helping us find information and organize the world we live in.

Peace, justice and strong institutions: a beacon of hope amid today’s multiple global challenges

Intersecting global crises are posing unprecedented challenges to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The causes and effects of these crises – and the actions needed to address them – are interconnected and deeply rooted in issues of human rights, justice, equity, inclusion, accountability, and good governance. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions encompasses all these issues and can play a vital role in addressing the key challenges that the world is currently facing.

Mid-year update on the global economic situation foresees more uncertainty as policymakers are facing a complex economic context

As we enter May 2023, the global economic situation remains highly uncertain amid an extraordinary confluence of recent shocks that have affected countries across the world. Inflation has remained stubbornly persistent in many countries, directly impacting the lives of the poor, and posing a significant challenge to central bankers around the world.