Africa Human Development Report
The Africa Human Development Report explores issues of paramount importance for all Africans with a view to addressing common objectives and ongoing agenda items on Africa’s development trajectory such as food security and gender equality. The report dwells upon issues which have long been recognized as important priorities for the governments and citizens of African countries. It reviews efforts of African countries in all spheres of society – in the home and community, in health and educational attainment, in the workplace, and in political participation and leadership.
Africa Renewal
The Africa Renewal magazine examines the many issues that confront the people of Africa, its leaders and its international partners: sustainable development goals, economic reform, debt, education, health, women's empowerment, conflict and civil strife, democratization, investment, trade, regional integration and many other topics. It tracks policy debates. It provides expert analysis and on-the-spot reporting to show how those policies affect people on the ground. And, it highlights the views of policy-makers, non-governmental leaders and others actively involved in efforts to transform Africa and improve its prospects in the world today. The magazine also reports on and examines the many different aspects of the United Nations’ involvement in Africa, especially within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Africa Sustainable Development Report
The annual Africa Sustainable Development Report reviews Africa’s performance on the goals, related targets and indicators of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, taking into account the corresponding goals, targets and indicators of Agenda 2063. The report uses the latest data from international sources to track performance and highlight lessons learned in the implementation of the two agendas. The report is jointly prepared by teams from the Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme — Regional Bureau for Africa. It is reviewed and validated during the Experts Review Meeting comprising of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 Focal Persons from African member States.
African statistical yearbook / Annuaire statistique pour l'Afrique
The Yearbook series is a result of collaborative efforts by major African regional organizations to set up a joint data collection mechanism of socioeconomic data on African countries, as well as the development of a harmonized database. It seeks to promote wider use of country data, reduce costs, significantly improve the availability and quality of the data, and lead to better monitoring of development initiatives on the continent.
Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
The Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, monitors regional progress, provides cutting-edge analyses and guides policy discussion on the current and emerging socio-economic issues and policy challenges to support inclusive and sustainable development in the region. It focuses on significant aspects or challenges relevant to the economies of Asia and the Pacific region. It is one of the longest, continuously running reports in the United Nations system.
Annual Report on Evaluation
The Annual Report on Evaluation assesses the performance of the evaluation function throughout the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and in the associated funds and programmes, such as the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV). The Report provides information on evaluation coverage, compliance, quality, institutional arrangements, and the way evaluations are used. It also presents key findings and lessons learned from the body of independent evaluations conducted during the reporting period.
Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries
The Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries examines different aspects of trade and economic ccoperation on a global scale and their effects on the Arab region, as well as developments in economic cooperation between Arab countries themselves.
Arab Human Development Report
This series engages institutions and citizens in the Arab countries in analysis and discussion about the factors which shape the choices and freedoms available to people across the region, so as to foster understanding and consensus around regional and national development priorities. They also identify disadvantaged groups within the region, and suggest policies, strategies and opportunities for their empowerment. The Reports target policy-makers, opinion leaders and civil societies who are engaged in the search for a brighter future across the region.
Arab Society: A Compendium of Social Statistics
The Compendium of Social Statistics and Indicators is a biennial publication which focuses on such areas as population, education, households and family, human settlements, health, and economic activity. Its primary objective is to highlight social development in the region through tabulation of time series statistics and indicators.
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report
The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report analyzes development challenges that are particularly pertinent to the region's 36 least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States, which are collectively referred to as countries with special needs. Policymakers in these countries will find the analysis and policy recommendations in this report useful when designing and adapting national development policies to support sustainable development, while development partners can use the findings to re-align their cooperation strategies with the priorities of these countries.