ESCAP is the regional development arm of the United Nations and serves as the
main economic and social development centre for the United Nations in Asia
and the Pacific. Its mandate is to foster cooperation between its 53 members
and 9 associate members. ESCAP provides the strategic link between global
and country-level programmes and issues. It supports Governments of the
region in consolidating regional positions and advocates regional approaches
to meeting the region's unique socio-economic challenges in a globalizing
world. The ESCAP office is located in Bangkok, Thailand. Please visit our
website at www.unescap.org for further information.
The Shadedateas of the map are ESCAPMembers and Assodate members.