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Forests in the ECE Region

Trends and Challenges in Achieving the Global Objectives on Forests

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: July 2015, PDF: June 2015 )

This study is the contribution of the ECE Region to the eleventh session of the UN Forum on Forests. Using the best available data, it examines progress of the forest sector in the ECE Region towards...

This study is the contribution of the ECE Region to the eleventh session of the UN Forum on Forests. Using the best available data, it examines progress of the forest sector in the ECE Region towards...


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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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Agricultural Trade Reform and Poverty in the Asia-Pacific

A Survey and Some New Results

Series: UNESCAP Working Papers
( Print: January 2009, PDF: March 2013 )

This document reviews the literature on the relationship between agricultural trade policy reform and poverty, and the results of recent detailed simulation studies applied to economies in the ESCAP...

This document reviews the literature on the relationship between agricultural trade policy reform and poverty, and the results of recent detailed simulation studies applied to economies in the ESCAP...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2011-2012

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: November 2012, PDF: December 2012 )

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe region (Europe, North America and the...

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe region (Europe, North America and the...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2012-2013

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: May 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Review begins...

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Review begins...


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The Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: October 2014, PDF: October 2014 )

The Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy, adopted on 13 December 2013 in Finland, describes how the forest sector in the UNECE region could lead the way towards the emerging...

The Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy, adopted on 13 December 2013 in Finland, describes how the forest sector in the UNECE region could lead the way towards the emerging...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2013-2014

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: December 2014, PDF: December 2014 )

The UNECE/FAO Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2013-2014 provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe...

The UNECE/FAO Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2013-2014 provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe...


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Facilitating Agricultural Trade in Asia and the Pacific

Studies in Trade and Investment No. 74

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2011 )

The Asia-Pacific region is both a major consumer and producer of agricultural products. Its growth in both imports and exports is accelerating, but not to the potential. There is significant...

The Asia-Pacific region is both a major consumer and producer of agricultural products. Its growth in both imports and exports is accelerating, but not to the potential. There is significant...


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Sustainable Development and Certification in the Russian Forest Sector

Series: Discussion Papers on Sustainable Forest Management
( Print: September 2002 )

This publication provides information on the most recent developments in the area of sustainable forest management and certification in the forest industry in the northwestern region of the Russian...

This publication provides information on the most recent developments in the area of sustainable forest management and certification in the forest industry in the northwestern region of the Russian...


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Brechas entre el Campo y la Ciudad en Colombia 1990-2003 y Propuestas para Reducirlas, Las

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: February 2008 )

En el presente estudio se determinan las brechas rural-urbanas a nivel nacional y por regiones a partir de la Encuesta Calidad de Vida 2003 y se sigue la evolución desde 1990 con base en fuentes...

En el presente estudio se determinan las brechas rural-urbanas a nivel nacional y por regiones a partir de la Encuesta Calidad de Vida 2003 y se sigue la evolución desde 1990 con base en fuentes...


Review of Transport in ESCWA Member Countries, No.12, 2001

( Print: March 2002 )

The strategic role of transport in international trade and commerce has been undergoing major changes because of globalization. In recent years, the importance of land transport has increased...

The strategic role of transport in international trade and commerce has been undergoing major changes because of globalization. In recent years, the importance of land transport has increased...


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The Value of Forests

Payments for Ecosystem Services in a Green Economy

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: April 2014, PDF: June 2014 )

Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) describes the situation where the user of an environmental service, such as water purification, pays the landowners who provide that service. For PES to exist...

Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) describes the situation where the user of an environmental service, such as water purification, pays the landowners who provide that service. For PES to exist...


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International Trade Forum, No. 3, 2011

Food Security, Agriculture & Trade Development

Series: International Trade Forum
( Print: November 2011 )

The International Trade Forum is a quarterly magazine published by the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO. The magazine focuses on trade promotion, export development and import methods, as part of...

The International Trade Forum is a quarterly magazine published by the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO. The magazine focuses on trade promotion, export development and import methods, as part of...


Forum de Comercio Internacional, No. 3, 2011

Seguridad alimentaria, agricultura y desarrollo del comercio

Series: Forum de Comercio Internacional
( Print: March 2012 )

Forum de Comercio es la única revista de ámbito mundial que analiza el comercio desde la perspectiva de las empresas y los países en desarrollo. Lanzada en 1964, con una circulación de 10.000...

Forum de Comercio es la única revista de ámbito mundial que analiza el comercio desde la perspectiva de las empresas y los países en desarrollo. Lanzada en 1964, con una circulación de 10.000...


Forum du Commerce International, No.3, 2011

Sécurité alimentaire, agriculture et développement du commerce

Series: Forum du Commerce International
( Print: March 2012 )

La revue du Forum du commerce est consacrée à la promotion des échanges et au développement des exportations dans le cadre des programmes de coopération technique de l'ITC avec les pays en...

La revue du Forum du commerce est consacrée à la promotion des échanges et au développement des exportations dans le cadre des programmes de coopération technique de l'ITC avec les pays en...


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The State of Food and Agriculture 2006

Food Aid for Food Security?

Series: The State of Food and Agriculture
( Print: February 2007, PDF: December 2006 )

The State of Food and Agriculture 2006 examines the issues and controversies surrounding international food aid and seeks to find ways to preserve its essential humanitarian role while minimizing the...

The State of Food and Agriculture 2006 examines the issues and controversies surrounding international food aid and seeks to find ways to preserve its essential humanitarian role while minimizing the...


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Desarrollo Alternativo

Evaluación Temática Mundial - Informe Final de Síntesis

( Print: December 2005 )

El presente informe ha sido preparado en cooperación con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para la Fiscalización Internacional de Drogas, para facilitar una evaluación temática rigurosa y amplia...

El presente informe ha sido preparado en cooperación con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para la Fiscalización Internacional de Drogas, para facilitar una evaluación temática rigurosa y amplia...


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Análisis Sistémico de la Agriculturización en la Pampa Húmeda Argentina y sus Consecuencias en...

Sostenibilidad, Brechas de Conocimiento e Integración de Políticas

Series: Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo
( Print: March 2006 )

El presente estudio concluye en primera instancia que los impactos detectados constituyen amenazas para el proceso de agriculturación pero no son suficientemente significativos como para llegar a un...

El presente estudio concluye en primera instancia que los impactos detectados constituyen amenazas para el proceso de agriculturación pero no son suficientemente significativos como para llegar a un...


Methyl Bromide Alternatives for North African and Southern European Countries

( Print: July 2000 )

This publication is a summary of the information and conclusions presented at the workshop on Methyl Bromide Alternatives for North African and Southern European Countries. It describes also a number...

This publication is a summary of the information and conclusions presented at the workshop on Methyl Bromide Alternatives for North African and Southern European Countries. It describes also a number...