About United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific:
- 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 such as:
- 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.
