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Geena Davis joins hangout to empower young women through technology

Around the globe, women are less likely than men to have access to technology. This is a gap that exists in developing and developed countries alike. With an aim to address this issue and propose ways to empower young women, ECOSOC and ITU are hosting a Google+ Hangout on 6 June featuring Academy Award winning Actor and ITU Special Envoy for Women and Girls in ICT, Ms. Geena Davis. Read more

Watch live event marking Rio+20 anniversary

Last year, people from across the globe came together at the 51³Ô¹Ï Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). They decided on a broad range of measures to achieve a more sustainable future. One year later, the momentum for action remains strong. Tune in for a live Google+ hangout on 13 June with DESA¡¯s Under-Secretary-General Wu Hongbo, to mark the one year anniversary of this milestone event. Read more

Awards to celebrate excellence in public service

Hundreds of participants are expected to witness the most prestigious international recognition of innovation in public service at the 51³Ô¹Ï Public Service Forum, Day and Awards Ceremony, to be held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, from 24 to 27 June. Read more

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World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2013

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Global economic activity is projected to slowly gain momentum, but growth will continue to be below potential and employment gains will remain weak, says the UN report. The mid-year update notes that since late 2012, new policy initiatives in major developed economies have reduced systemic risks and helped stabilize consumer, business and investor confidence, but with very limited improvement on economic growth. Read more