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Regional demand helps Emerging Asia cope with external headwinds

Robust domestic demand will help Emerging Asian economies to cope with external headwinds. They are projected to grow by 5,3% on average in 2023 and by 5,5% in 2024. For the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), real GDP growth is forecast to weaken to 4,2% in 2023 and grow by 4,7% in 2024.

Tourism must adapt to the post-pandemic environment to drive growth in Emerging Asia

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism generated approximately 12% of GDP in Southeast Asian economies and provided around 11% of employment in Emerging Asia as a whole. The return of tourists will therefore be key to further bolster economies amidst uncertainties and weak external demand.

Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2017 - Preliminary Version

Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2017 - Preliminary Version

Towards a new reserve currency system?, by Helmut Reisen

The US dollar has been the dominant reserve currency for several decades, accounting for about two-thirds of global reserves, but change on international markets is under way. Are the Chinese reminbi or the Euro going to overtake the US Dollar as the world's currency of reference?

Southeast Asia and peer learning

Southeast Asia and peer learning

OECD Observer articles on the Millennium Development Goals

Since 2000, the OECD Observer has regularly published articles on the MDGs.

African Economic Outlook - Country Studies: Egypt

African Economic Outlook - Country Studies: Cameroon

African Economic Outlook - Country Studies: Botswana

African Economic Outlook - Country Studies: Senegal