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Asian Economic Crisis
Causes, Consequences and Policy Lessons
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...
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2003
Water for People, Water for Life
WWDR1 is targeted to all those involved in the formulation and implementation of water-related policies and investment strategies, as well as to professionals at all levels. Although it offers a broad...
WWDR1 is targeted to all those involved in the formulation and implementation of water-related policies and investment strategies, as well as to professionals at all levels. Although it offers a broad...
Export Diversification and Economic Growth
The Experience of Selected Least Developed Countries
It is generally agreed that export diversification in terms of both non-traditional and traditional commodities is critical to growth and development in small, low-income economies such as least...
It is generally agreed that export diversification in terms of both non-traditional and traditional commodities is critical to growth and development in small, low-income economies such as least...
Income Generation and Poverty Reduction
Experiences of Selected Asian Countries
The present volume of Development Papers addresses the subjects of poverty alleviation and income and employment generation in selected Asian Countries. It is based on country assessment studies...
The present volume of Development Papers addresses the subjects of poverty alleviation and income and employment generation in selected Asian Countries. It is based on country assessment studies...
Microfinance for Poverty Reduction
Building Inclusive Financial Sectors in Asia and the Pacific
The Asia Pacific region holds two thirds of the world’s poor. Over the past few decades the region has seen the development of microfinance institutions which offer a wide variety of financial...
The Asia Pacific region holds two thirds of the world’s poor. Over the past few decades the region has seen the development of microfinance institutions which offer a wide variety of financial...
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2020
Water and Climate Change
This publication illustrates the critical linkages between water and climate change in the context of the broader sustainable development agenda. Supported by examples from across the world, it...
This publication illustrates the critical linkages between water and climate change in the context of the broader sustainable development agenda. Supported by examples from across the world, it...
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2021
Valuing Water
Water is a finite and non-substitutable resource. As the foundation of life, societies and economies, it carries multiple values and benefits. But unlike most other natural resources, it has proven...
Water is a finite and non-substitutable resource. As the foundation of life, societies and economies, it carries multiple values and benefits. But unlike most other natural resources, it has proven...
Rural Development and Poverty in South Asia
This paper discusses efforts to promote rural development in the countries of South Asia whose economies remain heavily dependent on their agricultural production. The report also examines the impact...
This paper discusses efforts to promote rural development in the countries of South Asia whose economies remain heavily dependent on their agricultural production. The report also examines the impact...
Integrating Economic and Environmental Policies
The Case of Pacific Island Countries
Countries have increasingly recognized that integration of economic and environmental considerations is an imminent challenge in formulating effective sustainable development policies. This volume...
Countries have increasingly recognized that integration of economic and environmental considerations is an imminent challenge in formulating effective sustainable development policies. This volume...
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2022
Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible
Accounting for approximately 99% of all liquid freshwater on Earth, groundwater has the potential to provide societies with tremendous social, economic and environmental benefits and opportunities...
Accounting for approximately 99% of all liquid freshwater on Earth, groundwater has the potential to provide societies with tremendous social, economic and environmental benefits and opportunities...
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2006
Water - A Shared Responsibility
The Report builds on the conclusions of the 1st United Nations World Water Development Report 'Water for People, Water for Life' published in 2003. It presents a comprehensive picture of freshwater...
The Report builds on the conclusions of the 1st United Nations World Water Development Report 'Water for People, Water for Life' published in 2003. It presents a comprehensive picture of freshwater...
Social Costs of Economic Restructuring in Asia and the Pacific
Studies conducted in the countries of China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are used to highlight the...
Studies conducted in the countries of China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are used to highlight the...
Human Resources Development
Effectiveness of Programme Delivery at the Local Level in Countries of the ESCAP Region
For the countries of the region, this publication provides information such as: country profile; development policies; plans and programmes; education and literacy; health and family planning...
For the countries of the region, this publication provides information such as: country profile; development policies; plans and programmes; education and literacy; health and family planning...
Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making
Institutional Issues
This volume focuses on institutional mechanisms for integrating environment into economic policy-making in selected countries of the ESCAP region. In particular it examines existing institutional...
This volume focuses on institutional mechanisms for integrating environment into economic policy-making in selected countries of the ESCAP region. In particular it examines existing institutional...
Control and Management of Government Expenditure, The
Issues and Experience in Asian Countries
With the information gathered from numerous case studies of countries in the Asian region, this publication presents results and in-depth analysis of the control and management of government...
With the information gathered from numerous case studies of countries in the Asian region, this publication presents results and in-depth analysis of the control and management of government...
Policy Analysis Through Macro-Models
Issues, Techniques and Applications in Selected Developing Asian Countries
This publication is a compilation of technical papers on macroeconomic planning techniques by senior officers and policy makers
This publication is a compilation of technical papers on macroeconomic planning techniques by senior officers and policy makers
Foreign Investment, Trade and Economic Co-Operation in the Asian and Pacific Region
A collection of papers on economic cooperation through foreign investment.
A collection of papers on economic cooperation through foreign investment.
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2019
Leaving No One Behind
The 2019 Report seeks to inform policy and decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, how improvements in water resources management and access to water supply and sanitation services...
The 2019 Report seeks to inform policy and decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, how improvements in water resources management and access to water supply and sanitation services...
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2009
Volume I - Water in a Changing World; Volume II - Facing the Challenges
The Third edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR3), “Water in a Changing World” was officially launched on March 16, 2009 at the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul, Turkey...
The Third edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR3), “Water in a Changing World” was officially launched on March 16, 2009 at the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul, Turkey...
Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making Processes
Background Readings - Modalities for Environmental Assessments, Country Studies on Flood Loss...
Development strategies in the Asia and the Pacific region are heavily focused on fostering economic growth and do not always focus on the detrimental environmental effects of the modalities used to...
Development strategies in the Asia and the Pacific region are heavily focused on fostering economic growth and do not always focus on the detrimental environmental effects of the modalities used to...