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UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional arm of the United Nations, playing a unique role as the only intergovernmental forum for all countries and territories of the Asian and Pacific region. Established in 1947, ESCAP currently consists of 53 members and nine associate members, covering over 60 per cent of the world’s population, or 4.1 billion people. ESCAP’s mission is to serve as the regional hub promoting cooperation among member States to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region. ESCAP provides the strategic regional link between global-, subregional- and country-level programmes and concerns. ESCAP is headquartered in Bangkok and has a Pacific office in Suva. Website: www.unescap.org
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Long-term Care of Older Persons in India

1 July 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Country Reports

Income Security for Older Persons in Fiji

23 June 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Country Reports

The Role of Labour Migration in the Development of the Economy of the Russian Federation

15 June 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Country Reports

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