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This survey is an annual publication designed to provide a review and analysis of economic and social conditions in the ESCWA region during a specific time period. The present survey includes chapters...

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...

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...

The Survey lays out an overall annual picture of the Arab region’s state of economic and social development, as well as focusing on specific burning issues which pertain to economic and social...

This annual Survey reviews economic and social trends in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) region. It evaluates the region’s performance in areas such as economic development...

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...

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...

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...

This publication contains a selection of the papers that were presented at the Seminar on Emerging Issues of Health and Mortality, held in Bangkok. The papers provide both a broad view of the...

The Survey lays out an overall annual picture of the Arab region’s state of economic and social development, as well as focusing on specific burning issues which pertain to economic and social...

This annual Survey reviews economic and social trends in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) region. It evaluates the region’s performance in areas such as economic development...

This Report contains background papers on selected issues of population and development prepared by various experts in the field with a view to providing information to representatives attending the...

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...

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...

The Survey lays out an overall annual picture of the Arab region’s state of economic and social development, as well as focusing on specific burning issues which pertain to economic and social...

The survey concentrates on macroeconomic issues pursuant to Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) resolution 270 on macroeconomic policy for financial stability, which recognized the...