UN DESA’s Annual Highlights report is a tool to communicate the contributions of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs to the realization of internationally agreed development goals and shared social, economic and environmental aspirations. UN DESA Highlights 2019-2020 presents the achievements of the Department over the course of the 74th session of the General Assembly. The volume features key events and major themes that reflect the mandate and priorities of the Department and demonstrates the Department’s broad expertise across many areas critical to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
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Intergovernmental Support
By facilitating major global conferences and summits in the economic, social and environmental fields, as mandated by UN Member States, UN DESA assists countries as they find common ground, set norms, and take decisive steps forward.
Analysis
As the think tank of the UN, DESA, generates, analyses and compiles a wide range of economic, social and environmental data and statistics to inform and advise Member States and other stakeholders as they take stock of trends and policy options to tackle common problems.
Capacity Building
UN DESA assists in translating policy frameworks developed in UN conferences and summits into programmes at the country level and, through technical assistance, supports Member States in building national capacities.
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