The economy of Latin America and the Caribbean grew around 6% in 2004; it will increase to over 4% in 2005 and is estimated to grow to a rate near 4% in 2006. Based on these forecasts, a four-year period of economic growth with an important recovery of GDP per capita would be completed. As occurred in 2004, ECLAC expects growth in 2005 to be widespread, including all countries in the region
The Iraq Index is a statistical compilation of economic and security data made by The Brookings Institution. This resource will provide updated information on various criteria, including crime, telephone and water service, troop fatalities, unemployment, Iraqi security forces, oil production, and coalition troop strength (Updated August, 25, 2005)
“From overhauling basic management practices and building a more transparent, efficient and effective United Nations system to revamping our major intergovernmental institutions so that they reflect today’s world and advance the priorities set forth in the present report, we must reshape the Organization in ways not previously imagined and with a boldness and speed not previously shown”. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, 2005
Some 621 million people in Asia and the Pacific, or 19.3% of developing Asia's population, lived on less than $1 a day in 2003, according to new estimates from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Progress in Asia-Pacific countries will, therefore, be key to achieving Millenium Development Goals (MDGs)
