The United Nations recently released the 70th anniversary issue of its flagship publication, the
World Economic and Social Survey (WESS). First published in January 1948 as the
World Economic Report, it is the oldest continuous publication analyzing international economic and social challenges. The 2017 issue reviews 70 years of WESS policy recommendations, many of which remain relevant today to address global challenges and to achieve the 2030 Agenda or Sustainable Development Goals.