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The Least Developed Countries Report 1999

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: February 2000, PDF: December 1999 )

As the twentieth century drew to a close, it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and...

As the twentieth century drew to a close, it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 1998

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 1998, PDF: December 1998 )

The main focus of the 1998 Least Developed Countries Report, is an analysis of how different aspects of the multilateral trading system affect opportunities and constraints, for least developed...

The main focus of the 1998 Least Developed Countries Report, is an analysis of how different aspects of the multilateral trading system affect opportunities and constraints, for least developed...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2015

Transforming Rural Economies

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through employment generation and economic activity. The discussion is placed in the...

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through employment generation and economic activity. The discussion is placed in the...


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Les pays les moins avancés rapport 2015

Transformer l’économie rurale

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: June 2016 )

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through their contribution to employment generation and economic activity, as well as the...

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through their contribution to employment generation and economic activity, as well as the...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2002

Escaping the Poverty Trap

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: July 2002, PDF: December 2002 )

The Least Developed Countries Report 2002 is in two parts. The first part reviews recent economic trends and assesses the progress in the 1990s towards fulfillment of development targets contained in...

The Least Developed Countries Report 2002 is in two parts. The first part reviews recent economic trends and assesses the progress in the 1990s towards fulfillment of development targets contained in...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2002

Echapper au piège de la pauvreté

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( Print: February 2003, PDF: December 2002 )

Grâce à de nouvelles estimations élaborées par la CNUCED, ce rapport montre que l'extrême pauvreté augmente dans les 49 pays les moins avancés (PMA). Il établit une corrélation entre la dépendance...

Grâce à de nouvelles estimations élaborées par la CNUCED, ce rapport montre que l'extrême pauvreté augmente dans les 49 pays les moins avancés (PMA). Il établit une corrélation entre la dépendance...


The Least Developed Countries Report 2013 - Growth with Employment for Inclusive and Sustainable...

Growth with Employment for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 2013, PDF: December 2013 )

The Least Developed Countries Report 2013 analyses the employment challenge of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Demographic projections indicate that around 225 million people in LDCs will be...

The Least Developed Countries Report 2013 analyses the employment challenge of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Demographic projections indicate that around 225 million people in LDCs will be...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2013

Une croissance créatrice d’emplois pour un développement équitable et durable

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: December 2013 )

Malgré la stagnation de l’économie mondiale ces dernières années, les pays les moins avancés (PMA) ont, dans l’ensemble, enregistré une légère croissance. Le revenu par habitant a progressé...

Malgré la stagnation de l’économie mondiale ces dernières années, les pays les moins avancés (PMA) ont, dans l’ensemble, enregistré une légère croissance. Le revenu par habitant a progressé...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2014 - Growth with Structural Transformation: A post-2015...

Growth with Structural Transformation: A post-2015 Development Agenda

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: January 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

As we reach the target date to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the LDC Report analyses the performance of the LDCs in progressing towards these goals and provides a framework for their...

As we reach the target date to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the LDC Report analyses the performance of the LDCs in progressing towards these goals and provides a framework for their...


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Informe Sobre los Países Menos Adelantados 2014

Crecimiento con transformación estructural: Una agenda para el desarrollo después de 2015

Series: Informe sobre los Países Menos Adelantados
( PDF: June 2015 )

En el Informe sobre los Países Menos Adelantados, 2014 se examinan los vínculos entre transformación estructural, crecimiento económico y desarrollo humano. Se argumenta que los PMA no pueden, ni...

En el Informe sobre los Países Menos Adelantados, 2014 se examinan los vínculos entre transformación estructural, crecimiento económico y desarrollo humano. Se argumenta que los PMA no pueden, ni...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2014

Croissance et transformation structurelle: un programme de développement pour l’après-2015

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: December 2015 )

Dans le Rapport 2014 sur les pays les moins avancés, la CNUCED étudie les liens entre transformation structurelle, croissance économique et développement humain. Elle soutient que les PMA ne peuvent −...

Dans le Rapport 2014 sur les pays les moins avancés, la CNUCED étudie les liens entre transformation structurelle, croissance économique et développement humain. Elle soutient que les PMA ne peuvent −...


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Policies and Programmes for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific

Selected Studies

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

Asia and the Pacific is witnessing the fact that older persons are becoming a larger and more visible part of the economic, social and political landscape. In three parts, this publication focuses on...

Asia and the Pacific is witnessing the fact that older persons are becoming a larger and more visible part of the economic, social and political landscape. In three parts, this publication focuses on...


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Working towards Social Integration in the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

The approach to several key issues related to social integration in the ESCAP region have undergone profound changes. Market-based solutions such as employment generation and skills training in the...

The approach to several key issues related to social integration in the ESCAP region have undergone profound changes. Market-based solutions such as employment generation and skills training in the...


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Emerging Role of the Private Sector in Delivering Social Services in the ESCAP Region, The

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

This paper elaborates on the current approaches in viewing the private sector as either a partner or a separate entity in delivering such basic social services as education, healthcare, water and...

This paper elaborates on the current approaches in viewing the private sector as either a partner or a separate entity in delivering such basic social services as education, healthcare, water and...


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Reducing Poverty and Promoting Social Protection

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2002 )

This issue of the Social Policy Paper Series includes three papers. The first is an overview of regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, primarily in the ESCAP Region. The second reviews...

This issue of the Social Policy Paper Series includes three papers. The first is an overview of regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, primarily in the ESCAP Region. The second reviews...


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Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged in Asia and the Pacific

Major Trends and Issues

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This paper presents an overview of social services in Asia and the Pacific. It analyzes the access to social services by the poor and disadvantaged and examines important related issues. The following...

This paper presents an overview of social services in Asia and the Pacific. It analyzes the access to social services by the poor and disadvantaged and examines important related issues. The following...


Enhancing Effectiveness of Aid

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: July 2000 )

The least developed countries (LDCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region rely heavily on aid, which comprises the largest component of their external finance. However, in view of declining external...

The least developed countries (LDCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region rely heavily on aid, which comprises the largest component of their external finance. However, in view of declining external...


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National Policies and Programmes on Ageing in Asia and the Pacific

An Overview and Lessons Learned

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...

This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...


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Ageing in Asia and the Pacific

Emerging Issues and Successful Practices

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...

The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...


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Pathfinders

Towards Full Participation and Equality of Persons with Disabilities in the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: June 2002 )

Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...

Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...