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IMPLICATIONS OF THE APEC PROCESS F

Implications of the APEC Process for Intraregional Trade and Investment Flows

Series:
ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
23 Oct 1998
Formed in 1989 as a forum for cooperation and trade dialogue, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has now become one of the more important trade policy forums in the global economy. This publication presents an assessment of the trade and investment relationship among APEC members, as well a...
OBSTACLES TO TREE PLANTING IN ARID

Obstacles to Tree Planting in Arid and Semi-arid Lands

Comparative Case Studies from India and Kenya

Focusing on the problems of meeting the growing need for timber, fodder and fuel in arid and semi-arid lands, this publication offers a striking contrast between the situations in India and Kenya. It presents a background on each country including a discussion on their policy, strategy and organi...
UNIDIR NEWSLETTER NO 35-36 1998

Unidir Newsletter

5 Jun 1998
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) Newsletter, is issued quarterly and focuses on issues of deep concern in the area of disarmament, presenting articles written by leading international authorities. Released in English and French, they also feature summaries of the lat...
ASSISTANCE TO ECON IN TRANSITION

Assistance to Economies in Transition in Export Promotion

Series:
ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
8 Jan 1999
Transitional economies have embarked on a number of systemic reforms to accelerate economic growth and increase foreign exchange earnings. In order to achieve these objectives and make them sustainable, these economies have to strengthen their national capabilities. This publication presents a di...
REGIONAL COOPERATION CLIMATE CHANG

Regional Cooperation on Climate Change

4 Dec 1998
Regional Cooperation on Climate Change presents the proceedings of an expert group meeting which offered the opportunity to governments to exchange information, cooperation and dialogue on climate change. It presents numerous country reports and papers, as well as papers from international organi...
JAPANESE FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AFR

Japanese Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

8 May 1998
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from developed countries as well as developing countries is becoming one of the engines of economic growth in Africa. Despite its increasing importance, there are no substantial studies on FDI in Africa explaining the trends and analysing the phenomenon. This volum...
AGROFORESTRY THE PACIFIC ISLAND

Agroforestry in the Pacific Islands

Systems for Sustainability

1 Jan 1993
The replacement of forest with human domesticates is one of the most ancient relationships between humanity and the environment. What is new is the rate and scale at which forests are being cleared to make way for agriculture. With the possibility looming of a total loss of tropical forests, ther...
STAT YRBK ASIA PACIF 1997

Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 1997

Series:
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific
11 Sep 1998
This annual report includes up-to-date statistics on 56 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communicat...
ROAD TRANSPORT & THE ENVIRO

Road Transport and the Environment

Areas of Concern for the Asian and Pacific Region

23 Oct 1998
Road Transport and the Environment, presents an evaluation of the current situation in the Asian and Pacific region, according to economic growth and the state of road transport development. It identifies the road transport related environmental problems and analyses their causes and applicable r...
URBAN LAND POLICIES FOR THE UNINIT

Urban Land Policies for the Uninitiated

6 Nov 1998
This publication is aimed as a primer, for the uninitiated generalists on land development and management. It focuses on concepts and issues in urban land and on possible policy tools to address these issues. A special emphasis is placed on increasing the access of the urban poor to the formal la...
IMPACT ECON DEV RURAL WOMEN CHINA

Impact of Economic Development on Rural Women in China, The

Land reforms and economic and social changes since 1949 have had substantial impact on the lives of the rural population of China. This publication examines some of the effects of these changes in the lives of women in two areas of the country with different levels of economic development focusin...
CONSERVAT & DEV NORHERN THAILAND

Conservation and Development in Northern Thailand

In the field of natural resources, the balance between conservation and development, between economic pressures and environmental integrity, is notoriously difficult to achieve. In rural areas of developing countries the tremendous lack of knowledge and scarcity of trained manpower makes this bal...
SOUTH EAST ASIA

South-East Asia's Environmental Future

The Search for Sustainability

South-East Asia's economic success since the 1950s has placed heavy demands on its natural resources and on the capacity of its environment to sustain continued development. By the end of the 1980s, there was growing concern that present forms of development are unsustainable. This publication an...
HNDBK FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Handbook on Foreign Direct Investment by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Lessons from Asia

31 Jul 1998
One lesson that can be learnt from the Asian experience is that a country's development and international competitiveness are closely linked to the capabilities of its Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This handbook, based on the experience of Asian countries with respect to SMEs and the...
WOMEN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

Women in the Islamic Republic of Iran

A Country Profile

Series:
Statistical Profiles
6 Nov 1998
The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Islamic Republic of Iran, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family,...
WOMEN IN INDONESIA CTRY PROF

Women in Indonesia

A Country Profile

Series:
Statistical Profiles
23 Oct 1998
The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Indonesia, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in pub...
WOMEN IN SRI LANKA CTRY PROFILE

Women in Sri Lanka

A Country Profile

Series:
Statistical Profiles
8 May 1998
The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Sri Lanka, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in pub...
WOMEN IN INDIA CTRY PROFILE

Women in India

A Country Profile

Series:
Statistical Profiles
8 May 1998
The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on India, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public ...
FOREIGN DIRECT INVEST SELECT ASIAN

Foreign Direct Investment in Selected Asian Countries

Policies, Related Institution-Building and Regional Cooperation

Series:
Development Papers
23 Oct 1998
This publication focuses on the role of national policies and institutions and the scope for regional cooperation to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides a general perspective on the determinants of foreign investors' choice of location and presents case...
ECON SOC SURVEY ASIA PAC 1998

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 1998

Series:
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
6 Nov 1998
This Survey analyzes recent economic and social developments in the region with particular emphasis on economic and social policy issues and broad development strategies. An essential resource for every multinational corporation intending to expand their business in Asia or to invest in the region.
TOWARDS EFFICIENT WATER USE IN URB

Towards Efficient Water Use in Urban Areas in Asia and the Pacific

23 Oct 1998
All those concerned about or involved in establishing policies and developing frameworks for more efficient use of water in urban areas will find this publication invaluable. This book discusses policies and strategies for efficient water use in urban areas; incentives and measures for water cons...
SOURCES & NATURE OF WATER QUALIT

Sources and Nature of Water Quality Problems in Asia and the Pacific

23 Oct 1998
This publication provides a clear picture of the state of water quality in rivers of countries in Asia and the Pacific. The study covers such areas as: identification of water quality problems; sources of pollution to rivers; impacts of water quality problems on availability and use of water; man...
ELECTRIC POWER ASIA&PACIF 1993/94

Electric Power in Asia and the Pacific

19 Feb 1999
Electric Power in Asia and the Pacific presents data on the electricity supply industry at the country level. The report covers all types of power generation sources - hydro, steam, internal combustion, gas turbine, nuclear and geothermal.
RPT RECOM EXPERT GROUP MEET ADOLES

Report and Recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting on Adolescents

Implications of Population Trends, Environment and Development

Series:
Asian Population Studies Series
23 Oct 1998
This publication identifies, in the Asian and the Pacific region, the underlying demographic, economic and socio-cultural factors and policies that affect the full development of adolescents and youth, especially in the area of their reproductive health. It also recommends priority strategies to ...
LAND TRANSPORT CORRIDORS BETWEEN

Land Transport Corridors between Central Asia and Europe

6 Nov 1998
In view of the great potential of trade development between Europe and Central Asia, this publication addresses the demand that would be placed on the existing transport and communications infrastructure. It provides a focus on three transport corridors - between Northern Europe and the republics...
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN ASIA

State of the Environment in Asia and the Pacific

27 Mar 1998
The rapid pace of development in the Asia and the Pacific region had been accompanied by widespread over-exploitation of environmental resources and by more frequent and severe instances of acute pollution. Focusing on the theme of sustainable development, this publication reports on the environm...
REVIEW MINERAL RESOURCES POTENTIAL

Review of Mineral Resources Potential and Policy for Development in North-East Asia

Series:
Development and Management of Non-living Resources in the Coastal Zones of the Asia-Pacific Region
6 Nov 1998
The countries of North-east Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals. This publication addresses issues related to the development of both fuel and non-fuel, land and marine minerals in North-East Asia. Review of Mineral Resources Potential and Pol...