Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Chinese)
Most drug trafficking is carried out in secrecy and is divorced from legal commerce. However, not all of the process is clandestine and precursors trafficking often intersects with legitimate commerce or customs controls, e.g. in order to source materials or transport shipments. These cross over points provide an opportunity to stop incidents of trafficking by using regulatory and interdiction tools. Controlling the procurement of the chemicals necessary to manufacture and process drugs is such a tool.
Report of the International Narcotics Control Board (Chinese)
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is the independent and quasi-judicial monitoring body for the implementation of the United Nations international drug control conventions. The INCB annual report serves as a “stock-taking” of achievements made, challenges faced and additional efforts required.
Review of Maritime Transport (Chinese)
The Review of Maritime Transport is an UNCTAD flagship publication, published annually since 1968. Around 80 per cent of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries. The Review of Maritime Transport provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistical information.
State of World Population (Chinese language)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA also helps governments in the world’s poorest countries and countries in need formulate policies and strategies in support of sustainable development. In support of their efforts, this annual series focuses on topics surrounding sexual and reproductive health, human rights and gender equality, and other population matters.
Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
The Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region presents time series statistics and indicators on core areas of economic and social development in ESCWA member countries. Facts and figures of the Statistical Abstract were drawn primarily from national statistical sources in Arab countries, responses to questionnaires prepared by ESCWA and data issued by international organizations, mainly by specialized United Nations entities.