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National Human Development Report

Republic of Moldova

( Print: October 1999 )

The Republic of Moldova is a young nation struggling with the complex issues of state and people, private and public, urban and rural, national and foreign. The Human Development Report attempts to...

The Republic of Moldova is a young nation struggling with the complex issues of state and people, private and public, urban and rural, national and foreign. The Human Development Report attempts to...


Human Development Report, National

Czech Republic

( Print: November 1999 )

This publication discusses the socio-economic conditions in the Czech Republic. Issues discussed include: the role of the state in the bringing about of human development; globalization and economic...

This publication discusses the socio-economic conditions in the Czech Republic. Issues discussed include: the role of the state in the bringing about of human development; globalization and economic...


Methyl Bromide Phase-out Strategies

A Global Compilation of Laws and Regulations

( Print: March 2000 )

This compilation of phase-out strategies will be a helpful resource for those countries developing action plans and implementing measures to promote the phase out of the ozone depleting pesticide...

This compilation of phase-out strategies will be a helpful resource for those countries developing action plans and implementing measures to promote the phase out of the ozone depleting pesticide...


Compendium of Ongoing Interventions

( Print: November 1999 )

This compendium offers a detailed summary of ongoing, approved development projects by source of funds, type of project, sponsoring agency, country, region and by classified subject (e.g. agriculture...

This compendium offers a detailed summary of ongoing, approved development projects by source of funds, type of project, sponsoring agency, country, region and by classified subject (e.g. agriculture...


Background Papers

Human Development Report 1999 - Globalization with a Human Face

( Print: April 2000 )

The theme of the 1999 Human Development Report (HDR) is 'Globalization with a Human Face.' The Background Papers presented in this publication highlight key defining characteristics of present-day...

The theme of the 1999 Human Development Report (HDR) is 'Globalization with a Human Face.' The Background Papers presented in this publication highlight key defining characteristics of present-day...


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Human Development Report 1999

Globalization with a Human Face

Series: Human Development Report
( Print: October 1999, PDF: December 1999 )

The 1999 Human Development Report argues that globalization is more than the flow of money and commodities - it is the growing interdependence of the world's people through 'shrinking space, shrinking...

The 1999 Human Development Report argues that globalization is more than the flow of money and commodities - it is the growing interdependence of the world's people through 'shrinking space, shrinking...


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Cultural and Spiritual Values of Biodiversity

A Complementary Contribution to the Global Biodiversity Assessment

( Print: February 2000 )

This enlightening publication presents a sample of the vast array of threads that make up the tapestry of our cultural and spiritual diversity. Some of the articles are philosophical or historical...

This enlightening publication presents a sample of the vast array of threads that make up the tapestry of our cultural and spiritual diversity. Some of the articles are philosophical or historical...


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Trade Liberalisation and the Environment

Lessons Learned from Bangladesh, Chile, India, Philippines, Romania and Uganda - A Synthesis Report

Series: Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
( Print: March 2000 )

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...


Environmental Impacts of Trade Liberalization and Policies for Sustainable Management of Natural...

A Case Study on Bangladesh's Shrimp Farming Industry

Series: Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
( Print: March 2000 )

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...


Economic Instruments for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

A Case Study on the Philippines' Forestry Sector

Series: Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
( Print: March 2000 )

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...


Gobernabilidad Democrática en América Central

( Print: December 1998 )

Tras largas décadas de conflictos civiles armados, Centroamérica ha encontrado su sendero hacia la Paz. El reto más importante para los países de la región y para la cooperación internacional consiste...

Tras largas décadas de conflictos civiles armados, Centroamérica ha encontrado su sendero hacia la Paz. El reto más importante para los países de la región y para la cooperación internacional consiste...


Economía Cubana, La

Reformas Estructurales y Desempeño en los Noventa

( Print: January 1999 )

Cooperación Sur

( Print: January 1999 )

Esta publicación de Cooperación Sur marca el vigésimo aniversario de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Cooperación Técnica entre Países en Desarrollo, celebrada en Buenos Aires, Argentina...

Esta publicación de Cooperación Sur marca el vigésimo aniversario de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Cooperación Técnica entre Países en Desarrollo, celebrada en Buenos Aires, Argentina...


Environmental Impact of Large-scale Mining in Papua New Guinea

Mining Residue Disposal by the Ok Tedi Copper-Gold Mine

( Print: December 1998 )

This book presents a study on the environmental impacts of the controversial Ok Tedi Gold/Copper Mine in Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the effects of large discharge of tailings and waste rock...

This book presents a study on the environmental impacts of the controversial Ok Tedi Gold/Copper Mine in Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the effects of large discharge of tailings and waste rock...


Councillor as Guardian of the Environment, The

Training for Elected Leadership

( Print: December 1998 )

This book forms part of the series Training for Elected Leadership, developed by Habitat and UNEP IETC to assist councillors to represent the citizens, provide civic leadership and work effectively...

This book forms part of the series Training for Elected Leadership, developed by Habitat and UNEP IETC to assist councillors to represent the citizens, provide civic leadership and work effectively...


Guatemala

Los Contrastes del Desarrollo Humano

( Print: April 1999 )

Como resultado de la publicación de los Informes Mundiales sobre el Desarrollo Humano, se inició desde hace algunos años la publicación de informes nacionales anuales en numerosos países. Se buscó dar...

Como resultado de la publicación de los Informes Mundiales sobre el Desarrollo Humano, se inició desde hace algunos años la publicación de informes nacionales anuales en numerosos países. Se buscó dar...


Global Environment Outlook

For Life on Earth

( Print: August 1999 )

By reporting on the state of the environment through its Global Environment Outlook series, the United Nations Environment Programme offers an essential tool to help speed up the pace of environmental...

By reporting on the state of the environment through its Global Environment Outlook series, the United Nations Environment Programme offers an essential tool to help speed up the pace of environmental...


Compendium of Ongoing Interventions

( Print: March 1999 )

This compendium offers a detailed summary of ongoing, approved development projects by source of funds, type of project, sponsoring agency, country, region and by classified subject (e.g. agriculture...

This compendium offers a detailed summary of ongoing, approved development projects by source of funds, type of project, sponsoring agency, country, region and by classified subject (e.g. agriculture...


Background Papers

Human Development Report 1998 - Consumption for Human Development

( Print: January 1999 )

This valuable volume contains seven of the actual papers commissioned for the 1998 Human Development Report, which focused on the theme, Consumption for Human Development. These unique papers address...

This valuable volume contains seven of the actual papers commissioned for the 1998 Human Development Report, which focused on the theme, Consumption for Human Development. These unique papers address...


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Human Development Report 1998

Consumption for Human Development

Series: Human Development Report
( Print: October 1998, PDF: December 1998 )

Prepared by a team of eminent economists and distinguished development professionals, Human Development Report 1998 reviews the challenges that all people and all countries face - to forge consumption...

Prepared by a team of eminent economists and distinguished development professionals, Human Development Report 1998 reviews the challenges that all people and all countries face - to forge consumption...