Social Development Policy Papers

Social Development Policy Papers present research, data and analysis of SDD/ESCAP on evidence-based policies for sustainable development. They are published to provide policymakers, development partners, donors and United Nations entities examples of good practices from countries in Asia and the Pacific.

01 March 2024

Inequality of opportunity in Asia and the Pacific : birth registration

Policy Brief

20 October 2023

Advancing gender equality in Asia and the Pacific in the context of climate change

Policy Brief

11 May 2023

The future of employment in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand : demographic and labour market trends of ageing societies in the context of the fourth industrial revolution

Policy Brief

07 December 2022

Female labour force participation and the care economy in Asia and the Pacific

Policy Brief

19 July 2022

Framework for disability policies and strategies in Asia and the Pacific

Policy Brief

29 June 2022

Inequality of opportunity in Asia and the Pacific : pandemic preparedness

Policy Brief

01 June 2022

Preferential contracting for persons with disabilities : approaches to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for persons with disabilities and disability inclusion in business practices

Policy Brief

23 May 2022

COVID-19 and older persons in the Asia-Pacific region : the health, social and economic impacts of a global pandemic

Policy Brief

24 May 2022

Inequality of opportunity : who are those left behind in Tuvalu

Policy Brief

15 April 2022

Inequality of opportunity on Asia and the Pacific : financial inclusion 2022 update

Policy Brief