ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) provides a regional hub that promotes cooperation among countries in Asia and the Pacific to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.

Target Customer

Member states of ESCAP (53 members and 9 associate members), governments and policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region, United Nations agencies, development partners, researchers.

Key Differentiator

Largest regional intergovernmental platform in Asia and the Pacific with 53 member states and 9 associate members, backed by the United Nations, offering multi-sector programs and knowledge resources.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Policy coordination and financing for development (Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development).
2Implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the region.
3Disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and sustainable development governance in the Asia-Pacific.

Key Features

1Programmatic focus areas across macroeconomics, trade/investment/innovation, transport, environment, ICT/STS/DI, disaster risk reduction, social development, statistics, and energy.
2Knowledge products, data and statistics, data platforms, and a learning/training platform (Training & Learning Platform, ESCAP Library).
3Technical cooperation and capacity development including South-South and triangular cooperation.
4Country-level engagement (Country Offer) and monitoring & evaluation.
5Partnership frameworks and regional institutions/centers (e.g., regional training centers and knowledge hubs).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Executive Secretary
2Permanent Representatives
3Senior Management Team

Client Results

1Not explicitly documented in the provided content

Competitive Advantages

1UN-backed regional hub with broad multi-sector scope and a formal structure (committees, commissions, and knowledge platforms).
2Large regional footprint (53 member states, 9 associate members) enabling wide-reaching collaboration and impact.
3Integrated offerings spanning policy guidance, knowledge products, capacity building, data/statistics, and technical cooperation.

Key Benefits

1Facilitates regional cooperation and policy coordination among member states.

2Supports SDG implementation and the 2030 Agenda through diverse program areas.

3Provides knowledge products, data resources, and learning platforms to inform decision-making.

4Offers capacity development and technical cooperation, including South-South collaboration.

5Monitors and evaluates progress to support ongoing development efforts.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A United Nations body serving as the regional hub for cooperation among Asia-Pacific countries to achieve inclusive and sustainable development, with programs spanning macroeconomics, trade, transport, environment, ICT, disaster risk reduction, social development, statistics, and energy, plus knowledge platforms and capacity-building resources.

Target Market

Member states of ESCAP, governments and policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region, UN agencies, and development partners seeking regional coordination, policy guidance, and capacity-building support.

Unique Value Proposition

UN-backed regional intergovernmental platform with a comprehensive, multi-sector portfolio and extensive knowledge resources designed to foster inclusive and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Not specified; ESCAP is a United Nations body with publicly available information rather than a commercial pricing model

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