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Macroeconomics
We support countries to ensure sound macroeconomic management drives efforts to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We are a member of The United Nations Economist Network and contribute to its research and analysis.
Global growth expected to slow to 2.6% through 2026
The projections push growth further below the pre-pandemic average of 3% and far below the 4.4% average seen before the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
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