Global economic growth is expected to be slow, with output increasing by 2.2% this year and 2.6% next year. This marks a period of six years of below-average growth, the longest since World War II. Different regions are experiencing varying levels of economic performance, with Asia-Pacific economies growing steadily, Latin America showing stable growth, and European economies in transition facing recession. Some countries like Poland and Hungary are expected to see positive growth rates. The divergence in economic growth between regions is contributing to the overall slowdown in the global economy.