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Remote Sensing for Tropical Ecosystem Management

Proceedings of the Seventh Regional Seminar on Earth Observation for Tropical Ecosystem Management...

( Print: May 2000 )

The purpose of this volume is to create an awareness among managers and planners concerned with natural resources and environmental management, about usefulness of remote sensing and geographic...

The purpose of this volume is to create an awareness among managers and planners concerned with natural resources and environmental management, about usefulness of remote sensing and geographic...


Review of Road Safety in Asia and the Pacific

( Print: July 2000 )

The Asia and the Pacific region is one of the fastest developing regions in the world. This growth is causing increasing demand for transport services, including road transport, which results in the...

The Asia and the Pacific region is one of the fastest developing regions in the world. This growth is causing increasing demand for transport services, including road transport, which results in the...


Asian Economic Crisis

Causes, Consequences and Policy Lessons

Series: Development Papers
( Print: July 2000 )

The objective of the study is to promote better and wider understanding of the causes of the 1997 Asian economic crisis and to reflect on lessons that could be drawn for formulating policy responses...

The objective of the study is to promote better and wider understanding of the causes of the 1997 Asian economic crisis and to reflect on lessons that could be drawn for formulating policy responses...


Implications of General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Asia-Pacific Economies

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication examines the implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for developing countries of Asia and the Pacific region. It also considers alternative scenarios as...

This publication examines the implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for developing countries of Asia and the Pacific region. It also considers alternative scenarios as...


Minerals and Metals Development and Trade for Sustainable Supply in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Mineral Resources Assessment, Development and Management Series
( Print: July 2000 )

The first part of this publication covers the minerals and metals trade in selected countries of East, North-East and South-East Asia. The second part covers Australia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and...

The first part of this publication covers the minerals and metals trade in selected countries of East, North-East and South-East Asia. The second part covers Australia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and...


Supply, Marketing, Distribution and Use of Fertilizer in the Pacific Subregion

( Print: July 2000 )

In addition to a study on the supply, marketing, distribution and use of fertilizer in six of the Pacific subregion - the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanatu, this publication...

In addition to a study on the supply, marketing, distribution and use of fertilizer in six of the Pacific subregion - the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanatu, this publication...


Regional Co-Operation in the Twenty-First Century on Flood Control and Management in Asia and the...

( Print: March 2000 )

Floods continue to be one of the most severe annual disasters, particularly in Asia. The intensity of flood disasters appears to have increased in the region in the past decade, especially during the...

Floods continue to be one of the most severe annual disasters, particularly in Asia. The intensity of flood disasters appears to have increased in the region in the past decade, especially during the...


Effects of Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: November 1999 )

This publication offers insight into the effects of long-range transboundary air pollution. Its discussion covers the following areas: ten years of monitoring forest condition in Europe; the role of...

This publication offers insight into the effects of long-range transboundary air pollution. Its discussion covers the following areas: ten years of monitoring forest condition in Europe; the role of...


Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

( Print: January 2000 )

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...


Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

Economic Developments in the ESCWA Region During the Last 25 Years

( Print: October 2000 )

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...


Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

Unemployment in the ESCWA Region - Selected Case Studies

( Print: February 2001 )

This publication provides an in-depth analysis of a developmental issue of vital importance to the region of Western Asia - the unemployment problem in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Yemen.

This publication provides an in-depth analysis of a developmental issue of vital importance to the region of Western Asia - the unemployment problem in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Yemen.


Forest Resources of Europe, CIS, North America, Australia, Japan and New Zealand (Industrialized...

Main Report

( Print: July 2000 )

Forest Resources Assessment 2000 presents the national replies to a detailed enquiry on forest resources of 55 temperate/boreal industrialized countries: Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States...

Forest Resources Assessment 2000 presents the national replies to a detailed enquiry on forest resources of 55 temperate/boreal industrialized countries: Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States...


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Ressources Forestières de l'Europe, de la Communauté d'Etats Indépendants, de l'Amérique du Nord, de...

( Print: February 2004 )

Ce rapport présente l'analyse la plus récente et la meilleure jamais réalisée des ressources forestières des 55 pays industrialisés des zones tempérées et boréales, et couvre pratiquement tous les...

Ce rapport présente l'analyse la plus récente et la meilleure jamais réalisée des ressources forestières des 55 pays industrialisés des zones tempérées et boréales, et couvre pratiquement tous les...


Nuevas Políticas Comerciales en América Latina y Asia

Algunos Casos Nacionales

Series: ECLAC Books / Libros de la CEPAL
( Print: May 2000 )

Este libro incluye los seis estudios originales (Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Indonesia, Malasia y la República de Corea) llevados a cabo durante 1997 y 1998 por la Unidad de Comercio Internacional de la...

Este libro incluye los seis estudios originales (Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Indonesia, Malasia y la República de Corea) llevados a cabo durante 1997 y 1998 por la Unidad de Comercio Internacional de la...


Impactos Diferenciados de las Reformas sobre el Agro Mexicano

Productos, Regiones y Agentes

Series: Desarrollo Productivo
( Print: November 1999 )

A partir de 1988, México tomó varias iniciativas para la liberalización de su mercado interno. Estas acciones influyeron de manera distinta sobre los precios de los productos agropecuarios, de sus...

A partir de 1988, México tomó varias iniciativas para la liberalización de su mercado interno. Estas acciones influyeron de manera distinta sobre los precios de los productos agropecuarios, de sus...


Alternativas de Política para Fortalecer el Ahorro de los Hogares de Menores Ingresos

El Caso del Perú

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: December 1999 )

A fin de impulsar una estrategia de capacitación de ahorros de familias de menores recursos, no parece ser suficiente mejorar las condiciones de rentabilidad de los productos bancarios existentes o...

A fin de impulsar una estrategia de capacitación de ahorros de familias de menores recursos, no parece ser suficiente mejorar las condiciones de rentabilidad de los productos bancarios existentes o...


Derechos de Propiedad y Pueblos Indígenas en Chile

Series: Desarrollo Productivo
( Print: November 1999 )

El trabajo organiza y sistematiza el tratamiento legislativo que se ha otorgado en Chile a la propiedad de la tierra indígena y a la vez incorpora las diversas opiniones públicas y de actores sociales...

El trabajo organiza y sistematiza el tratamiento legislativo que se ha otorgado en Chile a la propiedad de la tierra indígena y a la vez incorpora las diversas opiniones públicas y de actores sociales...


Mining in Latin America in the Late 1990s

Series: Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura
( Print: November 2001 )

This report analyzes the factors that have determined the flow of investments in mining operations in Latin America. It also evaluates the extent of such investments in the 1990s. This publication...

This report analyzes the factors that have determined the flow of investments in mining operations in Latin America. It also evaluates the extent of such investments in the 1990s. This publication...


Panorama Minero de América Latina a Fines de los Años Noventa

Series: Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura
( Print: November 1999 )

El propósito de este informe es analizar la magnitud y los factores que determinaron el flujo de inversiones en la minería de América Latina en el decenio de los noventa. Este período contrasta...

El propósito de este informe es analizar la magnitud y los factores que determinaron el flujo de inversiones en la minería de América Latina en el decenio de los noventa. Este período contrasta...


Políticas para la Reducción de Costos en los Sistemas de Pensiones

El Caso de Chile

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: November 1999 )

En este trabajo, la discusión de las políticas de reducción de costos se enmarca en un análisis del funcionamiento de mercado de las administradoras de fondos de pensiones. Sobre esta base se concluye...

En este trabajo, la discusión de las políticas de reducción de costos se enmarca en un análisis del funcionamiento de mercado de las administradoras de fondos de pensiones. Sobre esta base se concluye...