The UN is predicting increased global economic growth of at least 3 percent over the next two years following signs of improvement.
The annual report on the economy and prospects for the coming year said the world experienced subdued growth for a second year, estimating growth in 2013 at 2.1 percent. The report was released today.
The UN forecast economic growth of 3 percent in 2014 and 3.3 percent in 2015, based largely on this year's third quarter performance.
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But the UN cautioned that economic growth could be threatened by many uncertainties and risks.