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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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Lessons Learned in Crises and Post-conflict Situations

The Role of UNDP in Reintegration and Reconstruction Programmes

( Print: October 2002 )

UNDP and other development agencies have found themselves faced with the challenges posed in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of countries that have experienced a large number of internal...

UNDP and other development agencies have found themselves faced with the challenges posed in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of countries that have experienced a large number of internal...


UNDP Poverty Report

Overcoming Human Poverty

( Print: July 2000 )

The launch of Overcoming Human Poverty, precedes the five-year review of progress against poverty that will be soon conducted by the United Nations General Assembly, following the 1995 World Summit...

The launch of Overcoming Human Poverty, precedes the five-year review of progress against poverty that will be soon conducted by the United Nations General Assembly, following the 1995 World Summit...


Informe del PNUD sobre la Pobreza

Superar la Pobreza Humana

( Print: July 2000 )

El Informe del PNUD sobre la Pobreza 2000 ha hecho un esfuerzo especial por evaluar una gran variedad de programas contra la pobreza nacional para determinar qué funciona y qué no funciona, y para...

El Informe del PNUD sobre la Pobreza 2000 ha hecho un esfuerzo especial por evaluar una gran variedad de programas contra la pobreza nacional para determinar qué funciona y qué no funciona, y para...


Rapport du PNUD sur la Pauvreté

Vaincre la Pauvreté Humaine

( Print: July 2000 )

Ce rapport du PNUD coïncide avec l'évaluation quinquennale des progrès réalisés contre la pauvreté à la suite du Sommet mondial pour le développement social en 1995. Il présente un certain nombre d...

Ce rapport du PNUD coïncide avec l'évaluation quinquennale des progrès réalisés contre la pauvreté à la suite du Sommet mondial pour le développement social en 1995. Il présente un certain nombre d...


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Human Development Report 2002

Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World

Series: Human Development Report
( Print: July 2002, PDF: December 2002 )

This report examines political participation as a dimension of human development. It emphasizes the importance of political freedoms as a goal of human development, and explores how democratic...

This report examines political participation as a dimension of human development. It emphasizes the importance of political freedoms as a goal of human development, and explores how democratic...


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Rapport Mondial sur le Développement Humain 2002

Approfondir la démocratie dans un monde fragmenté

Series: Rapport sur le Développement Humain 
( Print: August 2002 )

Le Rapport mondial sur le développement hu- main 2002 est centré sur l’idée que la réussite du développement est autant une affaire de po- litique que d’économie. Réduire durablement la pauvreté...

Le Rapport mondial sur le développement hu- main 2002 est centré sur l’idée que la réussite du développement est autant une affaire de po- litique que d’économie. Réduire durablement la pauvreté...


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The Inflexibility Trap

Frustrated Societies, Weak States and Democracy

( Print: November 2002 )

This publication identifies some key issues that are too often overlooked in debates on the future of Southeastern Europe. It brings several important issues concerning emerging governance systems in...

This publication identifies some key issues that are too often overlooked in debates on the future of Southeastern Europe. It brings several important issues concerning emerging governance systems in...


National Human Development Report

Republic of Moldova 1999

( Print: April 2000 )

Today, after eight years of independence, the Republic of Moldova has come close to traditional democracies in terms of the organization of the state, public pluralism and individual liberties...

Today, after eight years of independence, the Republic of Moldova has come close to traditional democracies in terms of the organization of the state, public pluralism and individual liberties...


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Microfinance Distance Learning Course (Includes two CD-ROMs)

( Print: November 2002 )

This user-friendly, attractive and interactive course was designed to help people learn about the principles and best practices for sustainable microfinance. Using the main menu as a road map, an...

This user-friendly, attractive and interactive course was designed to help people learn about the principles and best practices for sustainable microfinance. Using the main menu as a road map, an...


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Arab Human Development Report 2002 (Arabic language)

Creating Opportunities for Future Generations

Series: Arab Human Development Report (Arabic language)
( Print: August 2002, PDF: July 2002 )

This report, the first regional Human Development Report (HDR) for the Arab States, focuses on the people of the Arab world, particularly the citizens of the 22 member states of the Arab League, from...

This report, the first regional Human Development Report (HDR) for the Arab States, focuses on the people of the Arab world, particularly the citizens of the 22 member states of the Arab League, from...


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Arab Human Development Report 2002

Creating Opportunities for Future Generations

Series: Arab Human Development Report
( Print: August 2002, PDF: July 2002 )

This report, the first regional Human Development Report (HDR) for the Arab States, focuses on the people of the Arab world, particularly the citizens of the 22 member states of the Arab League, from...

This report, the first regional Human Development Report (HDR) for the Arab States, focuses on the people of the Arab world, particularly the citizens of the 22 member states of the Arab League, from...


Report of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme/ United Nations Population...

Series: Report of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services
( Print: April 2002 )

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Financiando Bienes Públicos Globales

Nuevos Instrumentos para Nuevos Desafíos - Un Diálogo de Política

( Print: May 2002 )

Esta publicación presenta una compilación de las contribuciones presentadas ante el seminario sobre el Financiamiento de los Bienes Públicos Globales y un resumen de los argumentos que surgieron en...

Esta publicación presenta una compilación de las contribuciones presentadas ante el seminario sobre el Financiamiento de los Bienes Públicos Globales y un resumen de los argumentos que surgieron en...


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Financement des Biens Publics Mondiaux, Le

De Nouveaux Outils pour de Nouveaux Défis - Un Dialogue Politique

( Print: May 2002 )

Cet ouvrage recueille les contributions faites par les participants au séminaire organisé conjointement par le Gouvernement français et par le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement sur le...

Cet ouvrage recueille les contributions faites par les participants au séminaire organisé conjointement par le Gouvernement français et par le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement sur le...


Human Development Report (Arabic Language)

Making New Technologies Work for Human Development

Series: Human Development Report (Arabic Version)
( Print: November 2001 )

The 2001 Report is about people. It is about how people can create and use technology to improve their lives. It is also about forging new public policies to lead the revolutions in information and...

The 2001 Report is about people. It is about how people can create and use technology to improve their lives. It is also about forging new public policies to lead the revolutions in information and...


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Human Development Report 2001

Making New Technologies Work for Human Development

Series: Human Development Report
( Print: August 2001, PDF: December 2001 )

New technologies hold the promise of tackling the most pressing needs of human development: vaccines for HIV and malaria, drought-resistant seeds for sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable energy sources for...

New technologies hold the promise of tackling the most pressing needs of human development: vaccines for HIV and malaria, drought-resistant seeds for sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable energy sources for...


Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano

Poner el Adelanto Tecnológico al Servicio del Desarrollo Humano

( Print: October 2001 )

El Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano 2001 se centra en las oportunidades y tareas de las transformaciones tecnológicas desde el punto de vista de los países en desarrollo. Vincula la tecnología y el...

El Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano 2001 se centra en las oportunidades y tareas de las transformaciones tecnológicas desde el punto de vista de los países en desarrollo. Vincula la tecnología y el...


Rapport Mondial sur le Developpement Humain

Mettre les Nouvelles Technologies au Service du Développement Humain

Series: Rapport sur le Développement Humain 
( Print: September 2002 )

A l'heure d'Internet, des biotechnologies agricoles et des médicaments de la nouvelle génération, il est temps que la technologie et le développement forgent une nouvelle alliance. Le Rapport mondial...

A l'heure d'Internet, des biotechnologies agricoles et des médicaments de la nouvelle génération, il est temps que la technologie et le développement forgent une nouvelle alliance. Le Rapport mondial...


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Energy for Sustainable Development

A Policy Agenda

( Print: November 2002 )

In the ten years since the Earth Summit in Rio, the world has gained a more thorough understanding of the problems associated with energy use and of the actions that need to be taken. Some countries...

In the ten years since the Earth Summit in Rio, the world has gained a more thorough understanding of the problems associated with energy use and of the actions that need to be taken. Some countries...