We speak to the Economic Development Minister, Andrew Davies about the progress of the Objective One programme.

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Indeed, a recent report from the United Nations Development Programme states that "by 2020, the combined economic output of three leading developing countries alone - Brazil, China and India - will surpass the aggregate production of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the UK and the United States".

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Syria's nascent economic reform programme needs to be buttressed by a significant increase in foreign direct investment and development aid.

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The United Nations Youth Programme , located in the Division for Social Policy and Development of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), is the focal point within the United Nations system on matters related to young people.

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