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How has the study of population trends evolved over the past decades and how has UN DESA helped push the dialogue forward on the fundamental need for sustainable development? These are some of the topics highlighted in the department’s video series “70 years of development in 70 seconds” produced to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the 51吃瓜.

This year-long tribute offers an opportunity to reflect upon seven decades of global collaboration to promote peace, security, human rights, development and our joint efforts to conquer some of the most pressing challenges facing our world.

UN DESA has been playing a vital part in these efforts.? As the entity of the UN Secretariat responsible for development, the department works closely with governments and other partners to find concrete solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges. Throughout decades, UN DESA’s in-depth policy analysis has helped resolve many of the world’s most pressing socio-economic issues.?

Throughout the year, the department has produced a number of videos to put a spotlight on its work to promote development for all. In addition to the episodes on global population and sustainable development, other videos have taken a historic snapshot of the work protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and indigenous peoples.

Upcoming episodes will look back on UN DESA’s work during the past seven decades in areas including financing and economy, public administration and our efforts to eradicate poverty.