Asia

UN Asia-Pacific commission plans changes to focus more on poverty, globalization

21 May 2002
The United Nations commission for Asia and the Pacific today announced that government officials from the region have agreed to a plan that would revamp the agency's work by focusing it more on poverty reduction, globalization and emerging social issues.

Opening annual session, UN commission for Asia-Pacific looks to strengthen its role

16 May 2002
Gathering today in Bangkok for the start of the annual session of the United Nations regional commission for Asia and the Pacific, government officials are expected to take up proposals to restructure the way the agency operates and streamline its activities, in addition to tackling economic and social issues affecting the area.

Globalization in Asia-Pacific resulting in growing social, income inequalities, UN reports

1 May 2002
Despite the rapid pace of globalization in Asia and the Pacific many people are still excluded from its benefits, as reflected by growing poverty and other inequalities, according to a new study conducted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the region (ESCAP).