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Proyecciones Latinoamericanas 2001-2002

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: February 2002 )

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Países Industrializados

Resumen de las Proyecciones 2001-2002

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: April 2002 )

Hacia fines de 2000, la desaceleración de la economía norteamericana ya era evidente y mayor que la prevista. Esta evolución motivó un giro de parte de la Reserva Federal en su política monetaria, con...

Hacia fines de 2000, la desaceleración de la economía norteamericana ya era evidente y mayor que la prevista. Esta evolución motivó un giro de parte de la Reserva Federal en su política monetaria, con...


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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...


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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...


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Strengthening Policies and Programmes on Social Safety Nets

Issues, Recommendations and Selected Studies

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...

Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...


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Social Development Management Information System (SOMIS)

Experience and Lessons Learned

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled “Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives”, with...

This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled “Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives”, with...


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International Migration

An Emerging Opportunity for the Socio-economic Development of the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2002 )

This paper discusses the current approaches to international migration as an emerging social development issue that merits attention in the post-Copenhagen Declaration years. Special emphasis is...

This paper discusses the current approaches to international migration as an emerging social development issue that merits attention in the post-Copenhagen Declaration years. Special emphasis is...


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Países Industrializados

Un Análisis Comparativo de las Proyecciones 2002-2003

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: July 2003 )

El documento analiza y compara aspectos esenciales de las diferentes proyecciones a corto plazo hechas por varias instituciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, de carácter público o privado...

El documento analiza y compara aspectos esenciales de las diferentes proyecciones a corto plazo hechas por varias instituciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, de carácter público o privado...


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Proyecciones de América Latina y el Caribe, 2003

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: July 2003 )

Bajo el marco internacional se analiza la situación y perspectivas del año 2003. Se estudia el desempeño reciente de las economías latinoamericanas y, la caracterización y sincronía de la recuperación...

Bajo el marco internacional se analiza la situación y perspectivas del año 2003. Se estudia el desempeño reciente de las economías latinoamericanas y, la caracterización y sincronía de la recuperación...


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Focus on Ability, Celebrate Diversity

Highlights of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons 1993-2002

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2004 )

The progressive steps that are being taken at the national, sub-regional and regional levels to fulfill the objectives of the first Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons are examined in this...

The progressive steps that are being taken at the national, sub-regional and regional levels to fulfill the objectives of the first Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons are examined in this...


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Tendencias y Extrapolación del Crecimiento en América Latina y el Caribe

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: May 2004 )

El patrón de crecimiento en los años de la década de 1990 ha sido marcado por una gran volatilidad y la sensación que predomina al inicio de la década de los años 2000 es que el nuevo modelo de...

El patrón de crecimiento en los años de la década de 1990 ha sido marcado por una gran volatilidad y la sensación que predomina al inicio de la década de los años 2000 es que el nuevo modelo de...


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Potential Output in Latin America

A Standard Approach for the 1950-2002 Period

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: March 2004 )

This paper provides the estimated potential Gross Domestic Product output for nine Latin American countries for the period 1950-2002. It compares this data with the Real output and observed trends for...

This paper provides the estimated potential Gross Domestic Product output for nine Latin American countries for the period 1950-2002. It compares this data with the Real output and observed trends for...


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Estados Unidos

¿Una Nueva Economía, o Más de lo Mismo?

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: March 2004 )

Se examina el período de crecimiento sostenido, los factores tecnológicos y macroeconómicos y se describen las características de la recesión que se inició en marzo del 2001.

Se examina el período de crecimiento sostenido, los factores tecnológicos y macroeconómicos y se describen las características de la recesión que se inició en marzo del 2001.


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Desarrollo Económico de América Latina en Epocas de Globalización, El

Una Agenda de Investigación

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: March 2004 )

El objetivo de este informe es presentar un acopio argumental a favor de una agenda de investigación para el estudio de la economía latinoamericana, en la que resulten beneficiados los aspectos de...

El objetivo de este informe es presentar un acopio argumental a favor de una agenda de investigación para el estudio de la economía latinoamericana, en la que resulten beneficiados los aspectos de...