Development Policy and Analysis Division

The Division is the think-tank for development economics within UN DESA and the main development research unit within the United Nations. It contributes to strengthening the role of international cooperation in the economic and social development of all countries and to fostering countries’ effective integration into the world economy in the context of the UN development agenda.

Mr. Pingfan Hong, Director

Main Activities

  • Monitoring and analysing global economic trends
  • Analysing long-term development issues and policies in the broad context of the 2030 Agenda
  • Serving as the Secretariat for the Committee for Development Policy
  • Providing capacity development for developing countries
  • Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development Policies.
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