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Verification in all its Aspects, including the Role of the United Nations in the Field of...

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: July 2008, PDF: March 2013 )

This publication has been issued in implementation of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a handy, convenient and attractive reference tool containing the report of the Secretary...

This publication has been issued in implementation of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a handy, convenient and attractive reference tool containing the report of the Secretary...


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Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International...

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: May 2012, PDF: June 2012 )

This publication has been issued in implementation of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a handy, convenient and attractive reference tool containing the report of the Secretary...

This publication has been issued in implementation of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a handy, convenient and attractive reference tool containing the report of the Secretary...


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Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures in Outer Space Activities

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: February 2014, PDF: February 2014 )

This new Study Series (No. 34) focuses on the 2013 report of the Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures in Outer Space Activities that contains the Group's...

This new Study Series (No. 34) focuses on the 2013 report of the Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures in Outer Space Activities that contains the Group's...


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Measuring Restrictions on FDI in Services in Developing Countries and Transition Economies

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: October 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

The world economy has shifted markedly towards services. Services are critical to the development of a competitive business sector, however, foreign direct investment in services can generate concerns...

The world economy has shifted markedly towards services. Services are critical to the development of a competitive business sector, however, foreign direct investment in services can generate concerns...


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The Universe of the Largest Transnational Corporations

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: December 2007, PDF: January 2008 )

The publication analyses the universe of the largest transnational corporations TNCs globally and those from developing countries, the market concentration of these firms and the internationalization...

The publication analyses the universe of the largest transnational corporations TNCs globally and those from developing countries, the market concentration of these firms and the internationalization...


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FDI in Tourism

The Development Dimension

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2008, PDF: October 2008 )

Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which developing...

Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which developing...


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Elimination of TRIMs

The Experience of Selected Developing Countries

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2008, PDF: April 2008 )

The publication examines how six countries (Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ethiopia and Viet Nam) have been affected by the elimination of Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs). The...

The publication examines how six countries (Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ethiopia and Viet Nam) have been affected by the elimination of Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs). The...


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FDI and Tourism

The Development Dimension - East and Southern Africa

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: January 2009, PDF: December 2010 )

Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which they can...

Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which they can...


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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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Issue of Missiles in All Its Aspects, The

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: June 2003, PDF: December 2003 )

This document contains the report of the Secretary-General on the issue of missiles in all its aspects. It is issued in the framework of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a handy...

This document contains the report of the Secretary-General on the issue of missiles in all its aspects. It is issued in the framework of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a handy...


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La cuestión de los misiles en todos sus aspectos. Desarme, Serie de estudios 29.

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: September 2008 )

Este informe del Grupo de Expertos Gubernamentales examina los antecedentes y situación actual en materia de misiles. Asimismo, describe inquietudes referentes al aumento del numero de misiles, su...

Este informe del Grupo de Expertos Gubernamentales examina los antecedentes y situación actual en materia de misiles. Asimismo, describe inquietudes referentes al aumento del numero de misiles, su...


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La Question des Missiles sous Tous ses Aspects

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: September 2008 )

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United Nations Study on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Education

Series: Disarmament Study Series
( Print: June 2003, PDF: December 2003 )

This document contains the report of the Secretary-General on disarmament and non-proliferation education. It is issued in the framework of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a...

This document contains the report of the Secretary-General on disarmament and non-proliferation education. It is issued in the framework of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme as a...