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This publication provides a detailed profile of the Asia and the Pacific region's population and development situation. It describes the critical issues and constraints facing the countries of the...

The increase of the aged population has important implications for policies and programmes concerning families, communities and States. This publication is the result of a survey conducted to...

This publication examines the impact of globalization and liberalization on population change and poverty; the effects of globalization on labour force and migration in Thailand; and the impact of...

This study presents reproductive health issues of adolescents in the Asian and Pacific region based on demographic trends and other socio-economic factors that influence sexual behaviour among...

The Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) recommends that governments set up national databases to provide necessary baseline data and information...

The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on Bangladesh, Pakistan...

The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on China, Indonesia and...

Migration from rural to urban areas has rapidly increased over the years and is becoming a capacity problem for many cities. This study examines the trends and patterns of rural to urban migration and...

Migration is a timeless phenomenon. This publication examines the migration patterns for the past two decades in the areas of temporary contract workers, temporary professional transients and...

Another concise and lucid report in the series which will be of great use to planners, programme managers and researchers, as well as international and governmental organizations.

A special study, which investigates the interrelationships between population change, development and the status and role of women.

A concise report which analyzes, on the basis of a macroeconomic-demographic-social security model, various population compositional adjustment problems, shedding light upon the changing status of...

Another in the series of important case studies this time with the focus on India. We are shown clearly and concisely the interrelationships between population, development and the role of women. We...

In most of the countries and territories of the Asia and the Pacific region, fertility has declined dramatically during the past two decades. This publication studies the dynamics of fertility change...

The international community has acknowledged that population resources and the environment are inextricably linked. In order to achieve sustainable development, a balance must be achieved between...

Highlighting the issues regarding the empowerment and autonomy of women, this publication presents the findings of a study on the status of women in development. The study focuses on selected...

This publication identifies, in the Asian and the Pacific region, the underlying demographic, economic and socio-cultural factors and policies that affect the full development of adolescents and youth...