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Asia-Pacific Population Policies and Programmes

Future Directions - Report, Key Future Actions and Background Papers of a High-Level Meeting

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: August 1999 )

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...

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...


Some Problems and Issues of Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: August 1999 )

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...

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...


Impact of Globalization on Population Change and Poverty in Rural Areas, The

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: February 2000 )

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 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...


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Adolescent Reproductive Health in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: June 2002 )

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...

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...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 1998

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: July 1998 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 1998. In 1997, US$ 65.2 billion poured into the economies...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 1998. In 1997, US$ 65.2 billion poured into the economies...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 1999

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: May 1999 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 1999. In 1998, FDI inflows amounted to US$ 76.7 billion...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 1999. In 1998, FDI inflows amounted to US$ 76.7 billion...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2000

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: May 2000 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2000, for the first time in nearly two decades, the Latin...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2000, for the first time in nearly two decades, the Latin...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2001

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: April 2001 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2001. Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Latin...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2001. Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Latin...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2002

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: July 2002 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2002. The decline in flows of foreign direct investment...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2002. The decline in flows of foreign direct investment...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2003

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: October 2003 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2003, flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Latin...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2003, flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Latin...


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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2004

Series: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
( PDF: July 2004 )

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2004. For the first time since 1999, foreign direct...

This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2004. For the first time since 1999, foreign direct...


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Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference

Selected Papers

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: December 2003 )

This publication contains a collection of papers that were presented at the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. The papers are a valuable resource for all those...

This publication contains a collection of papers that were presented at the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. The papers are a valuable resource for all those...


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Population and Development

Selected Issues - Population and Poverty in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: May 2004 )

The Asian and Pacific region is characterized by extreme diversity in terms of population and development. Various demographic, economic, sociocultural and political situations have influenced...

The Asian and Pacific region is characterized by extreme diversity in terms of population and development. Various demographic, economic, sociocultural and political situations have influenced...


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Fifth Asian and the Pacific Population Conference

Report and Plan of Action on Population and Poverty

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: December 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This publication presents the report and plan of action that resulted from the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. It will be a valuable resource for all those...

This publication presents the report and plan of action that resulted from the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. It will be a valuable resource for all those...


Monitoring Reproductive Health

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: January 2001 )

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 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...


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Migration Patterns and Policies in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: December 2003 )

This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were...

This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were...


Family and Older Persons in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, The

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: July 2000 )

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 Bangladesh, Pakistan...


Family and Older Persons in China, Indonesia and Thailand, The

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: March 2000 )

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...

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...


Trends, Patterns and Implications of Rural-urban Migration in India, Nepal and Thailand

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: February 1996 )

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 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...


Recent Trends in International Migration in Asia

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: February 1996 )

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...

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...