Agenda for inclusive and resilient growth for the Asia-Pacific region

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(2013), "Agenda for inclusive and resilient growth for the Asia-Pacific region", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 24 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/meq.2013.08324faa.005

Agenda for inclusive and resilient growth for the Asia-Pacific region

Agenda for inclusive and resilient growth for the Asia-Pacific region

Article Type: News From: Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Volume 24, Issue 6.

The 69th Commission Session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) met under the theme, “Building resilience to natural disasters and major economic crises,” and concluded with the adoption of 17 resolutions aiming to balance the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development for regional well-being. This year's meeting focussed on the growing threat from increasingly severe natural disasters and economic shocks, which have exacerbated already high levels of economic, social and environmental fragility in the region. Key messages emanating from the session emphasized: disaster risk management and better preparedness as key development priorities; empowering people at every level to be partners in change; mobilizing political, technical and financial resources before shocks hit; and that early warning and actions save lives and livelihoods. Details can be seen at: www.unescap.org/news/asia-pacific-governments-adopt-development-agenda-inclusive-and-resilient-growth