Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2019

Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2019

4 April 2019, Almaty, Kazakhstan

The Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development together with ESCAP will hold a presentation

Location: Room 308, Rectorat building of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Time: 10:00 to 11:00

Date: April 4, 2019 

We have the honour to invite you to the Launch of theEconomic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2019 to be heldat 10:00 -11:00 on 4 April 2019 at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University on the following address: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 050038 Almaty, Al-Farabi Ave., 71, Rector`s office, room 308. The Launch is organized by the ESCAP Subregional Office for North and Central Asia in close cooperation with the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The launch is expected to be participated by Government and Diplomatic officials, academics, journalists and students.

In addition to assessing economic conditions and near-term economic growth prospects of the Asia-Pacific region, theSurvey 2019 highlights that the overall steady economic progress in the past decades has coincided with rising inequality, lack of empowerment of certain segments of society, and worsening environmental conditions. The report emphasizes that there is a need to move away from a development model that solely promotes economic growth. In line with the 2030 Agenda, theSurvey 2019 discusses a pathway towards development that is more people-centered and ecologically sustainable. To this end, theSurvey 2019estimates the amount of additional investments that are required for developing Asia-Pacific countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The analysis, which examines key investment areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure and climate actions, suggests that the required additional investment is sizeable, yet affordable for most countries in the region.

We are looking forward to receivingyour kind confirmation by 3 April 2019, via return e-mail to Mr. Rauan Zainov (off: +7 727 3384417, email:rauan.zainov@un.org).

Thank you for your kind support and continued cooperation.

ESCAP Subregional Office for North and Central Asia