United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Q: How many member states and associate members does UNESCAP have?

53 member states + 9 associate members

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A recent report released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), projects that inflation in developing economies in the region will climb to 4.6 per cent in 2026, up from 3.5 per cent in 2025.

It is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
It was established in 1947.
Mandate: To promote economic and social development in the Asian and Pacific region by fostering cooperation between its members and associate members.
Members: The Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges.
It is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.
Functions: One of the main functions of UNESCAP is to promote economic and social development through regional and subregional cooperation and integration.
It carries out work in the areas like
- Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Trade, Investment and Innovation, Transport, Environment and Development, Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Development etc.
Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand

Source: DTE

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