An up-to-date overview of major population trends in the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) in connection with the critical development challenges…

Presents how far we have come towards reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This seventh edition of the annual report also looks at the trends since 2015 and impact…

Provides guidance on various mechanisms to avoid and if needed resolve tax disputes that may arise under the provisions of domestic income tax laws and tax treaties. It has two…

The United Nations flagship publication, World Economic and Social Survey 2014/2015, reviews and analyses the MDG experience in order to draw lessons that will be helpful for the implementation of…

Assesses the e-government readiness of the 193 Member States of the UN according to a quantitative composite index of e-readiness based on website assessment, telecommunication infrastructure, and human resource endowment…

Assesses the global economic context for development financing, highlighting growing global risks and challenges, and the need for collective action to create a more enabling international environment.

The Survey points out promising directions for reform, including strengthening government capacities for formulating and implementing national development strategies; doing more to ensure that official development assistance is aligned with…

Focuses on social inclusion. In particular, this report examines patterns of social exclusion and assesses whether growth and development processes have been inclusive, paying particular attention to the links between…