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Formación de un Cluster en Torno al Turismo de Naturaleza Sustentable en Bonito, Brasil, La

Series: Desarrollo Productivo
( Print: January 2002 )

En la sierra de Bodoquena, en Mato Grosso do Sul, se ha dado durante la década de 1990 un auge del ecoturismo de tal magnitud que ha transformado radicalmente a la economía y sociedad local. El...

En la sierra de Bodoquena, en Mato Grosso do Sul, se ha dado durante la década de 1990 un auge del ecoturismo de tal magnitud que ha transformado radicalmente a la economía y sociedad local. El...


Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 1998-1999

Summary

Series: Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean
( Print: November 1999 )

This summary provides an assessment of the Latin America and the Caribbean region's economy during 1998 and the first half of 1999. It presents an overview of each country's external sector...

This summary provides an assessment of the Latin America and the Caribbean region's economy during 1998 and the first half of 1999. It presents an overview of each country's external sector...


State of the Region

A Report on Sustainable Human Development in Central America - Summary

( Print: November 1999 )

The First Regional Report on Sustainable Human Development in Central America is intended to be a forum for dialogue and exchange among diverse social and academic actors. One of the most serious...

The First Regional Report on Sustainable Human Development in Central America is intended to be a forum for dialogue and exchange among diverse social and academic actors. One of the most serious...


Teorías y Metáforas sobre Desarrollo Territorial

Series: ECLAC Books / Libros de la CEPAL
( Print: November 1999 )

El propósito de esta publicación es contribuir a la construcción de un nuevo paradigma de desarrollo territorial que sea de real utilidad para conferir racionalidad a los procesos sociales de...

El propósito de esta publicación es contribuir a la construcción de un nuevo paradigma de desarrollo territorial que sea de real utilidad para conferir racionalidad a los procesos sociales de...


Information Systems Architecture for National and International Statistical Offices

Series: Conference of European Statisticians Statistical Standards and Studies
( Print: November 1999 )

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing types of Statistical Information Systems (SIS) in national and international statistical offices, and outlines development directions...

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing types of Statistical Information Systems (SIS) in national and international statistical offices, and outlines development directions...


Health and Mortality

Issues of Global Concern

( Print: April 2000 )

This publication presents a collection of papers on the issue of health and mortality. The papers cover such topics as: epidemiological transitions in developed countries; adult mortality assessment...

This publication presents a collection of papers on the issue of health and mortality. The papers cover such topics as: epidemiological transitions in developed countries; adult mortality assessment...


Reception Facilities for the Transfer of Waste Generated on Board Ships on European Inland Waterways

( Print: January 2000 )

This publication contains information from European countries concerning the network of reception facilities for the transfer of waste generated on board ships on European inland waterways.

This publication contains information from European countries concerning the network of reception facilities for the transfer of waste generated on board ships on European inland waterways.


Stations de Réception sur les Voies Navigables Européennes pour le Transbordement des Déchets...

( Print: February 2000 )

Liste des stations de réception sur les voies navigables européennes pour le transbordement des déchets provenant de bateaux, disponibles sur le réseau des voies navigables européennes. Pour chaque...

Liste des stations de réception sur les voies navigables européennes pour le transbordement des déchets provenant de bateaux, disponibles sur le réseau des voies navigables européennes. Pour chaque...


Implementation of Human Settlements Policies on Urban Renewal and Housing Modernization

Bratislava Case Study

( Print: November 1999 )

This publication analyzes the progress made in the implementation of human settlements policies in urban renewal and housing modernization in Bratislava, the biggest city and capital of Slovakia. It...

This publication analyzes the progress made in the implementation of human settlements policies in urban renewal and housing modernization in Bratislava, the biggest city and capital of Slovakia. It...


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Organismos Genéticamente Modificados

Su Impacto Socioeconómico en la Agricultura de los Países de la Comunidad Andina, Mercosur y Chile

Series: Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo
( Print: January 2002 )

Se analiza los impactos de la agro-biotecnología desde una perspectiva económica, orientada en torno a los costos y beneficios para los productores agrícolas, teniendo en cuenta las exigencias que...

Se analiza los impactos de la agro-biotecnología desde una perspectiva económica, orientada en torno a los costos y beneficios para los productores agrícolas, teniendo en cuenta las exigencias que...


Fertility and Family Surveys in Countries of the ECE Region

Standard Country Report - Switzerland

Series: Economic Studies
( Print: March 2000 )

Partnership and reproductive behaviour patterns have undergone major shifts over much of Europe and North America during the past three decades, leading to the coexistence of a variety of family forms...

Partnership and reproductive behaviour patterns have undergone major shifts over much of Europe and North America during the past three decades, leading to the coexistence of a variety of family forms...


International Migration Policies and Programmes

( Print: March 2000 )

In all historical eras governments have attempted to act upon migratory flows, guided by different objectives and applying varying strategies. This publication, issued by the International...

In all historical eras governments have attempted to act upon migratory flows, guided by different objectives and applying varying strategies. This publication, issued by the International...


Framework for the Development of National Shipping Policies

( Print: August 2000 )

This publication presents a complete analysis to develop a frame work that will provide policy makers with the background information and the policy tools and options that are required for successful...

This publication presents a complete analysis to develop a frame work that will provide policy makers with the background information and the policy tools and options that are required for successful...


Space Technology and Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific

Compendium

( Print: March 2000 )

The Asia and the Pacific region has since 1994 experienced a great leap forward in the development and applications of space technology for environmental management and sustainable. This publication...

The Asia and the Pacific region has since 1994 experienced a great leap forward in the development and applications of space technology for environmental management and sustainable. This publication...


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...