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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...


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...


Regional Co-Operation in the Twenty-First Century on Flood Control and Management in Asia and the...

( Print: March 2000 )

Floods continue to be one of the most severe annual disasters, particularly in Asia. The intensity of flood disasters appears to have increased in the region in the past decade, especially during the...

Floods continue to be one of the most severe annual disasters, particularly in Asia. The intensity of flood disasters appears to have increased in the region in the past decade, especially during the...


Trade, Environment, and the Millennium

( Print: November 2000 )

The relationship between trade policy and environment policy remains a complex one. There has been much debate and discussion at the World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings but so much more is yet to...

The relationship between trade policy and environment policy remains a complex one. There has been much debate and discussion at the World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings but so much more is yet to...


Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

( Print: January 2000 )

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...


Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

Economic Developments in the ESCWA Region During the Last 25 Years

( Print: October 2000 )

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and...


Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

Unemployment in the ESCWA Region - Selected Case Studies

( Print: February 2001 )

This publication provides an in-depth analysis of a developmental issue of vital importance to the region of Western Asia - the unemployment problem in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Yemen.

This publication provides an in-depth analysis of a developmental issue of vital importance to the region of Western Asia - the unemployment problem in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Yemen.


Forest Resources of Europe, CIS, North America, Australia, Japan and New Zealand (Industrialized...

Main Report

( Print: July 2000 )

Forest Resources Assessment 2000 presents the national replies to a detailed enquiry on forest resources of 55 temperate/boreal industrialized countries: Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States...

Forest Resources Assessment 2000 presents the national replies to a detailed enquiry on forest resources of 55 temperate/boreal industrialized countries: Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States...


Nuevas Políticas Comerciales en América Latina y Asia

Algunos Casos Nacionales

Series: ECLAC Books / Libros de la CEPAL
( Print: May 2000 )

Este libro incluye los seis estudios originales (Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Indonesia, Malasia y la República de Corea) llevados a cabo durante 1997 y 1998 por la Unidad de Comercio Internacional de la...

Este libro incluye los seis estudios originales (Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Indonesia, Malasia y la República de Corea) llevados a cabo durante 1997 y 1998 por la Unidad de Comercio Internacional de la...