United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP):
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) has released its 2026 Economic Survey, warning that the West Asia conflict is driving up energy and food costs.UN ESCAP is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region and serves as one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It comprises 53 member states and 9 associate members, representing nearly two-thirds of the world’s population.Established In 1947 in Shanghai as the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) to aid post-WWII reconstruction.
Renamed to ESCAP in 1976 to reflect its broader social mandate and relocated its headquarters to Bangkok, Thailand.Aim is to promote regional cooperation to overcome challenges such as income inequality, climate change, and gender disparities.To guide the region in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).To support member states in emerging more robust and future-focused following global shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.
