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Global Illicit Drug Trends 2002

Series: Global Illicit Drug Trends
( Print: July 2002, PDF: December 2002 )

While the supply side dimensions of the international drug problem have been recognized for decades, the demand side has traditionally been considered a domestic issue, not conducive to international...

While the supply side dimensions of the international drug problem have been recognized for decades, the demand side has traditionally been considered a domestic issue, not conducive to international...


Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Gas Industry

Economies in Transition and Southern Mediterranean Countries

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: July 1998 )

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is recognized as an appropriate driving force for economic growth. To attract investment, countries have to meet set requirements. These requirements also apply to the...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is recognized as an appropriate driving force for economic growth. To attract investment, countries have to meet set requirements. These requirements also apply to the...


Reform and Restructuring of the Gas Industry in Economies in Transition

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: October 1998 )

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues and gives a unique...

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues and gives a unique...


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Global Illicit Drug Trends 1999

Series: Global Illicit Drug Trends
( Print: September 1999, PDF: December 1999 )

While the supply side dimensions of the international drug problem have been recognized for decades, the demand side has traditionally been considered a domestic issue, not conducive to international...

While the supply side dimensions of the international drug problem have been recognized for decades, the demand side has traditionally been considered a domestic issue, not conducive to international...


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Global Illicit Drug Trends 2003

Series: Global Illicit Drug Trends
( Print: August 2003, PDF: December 2003 )

This report presents supply and demand statistics and analyses on the evolution of the global illicit drug problem, thus allowing for an objective and up-to-date assessment of the world drug situation...

This report presents supply and demand statistics and analyses on the evolution of the global illicit drug problem, thus allowing for an objective and up-to-date assessment of the world drug situation...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2015

Disasters without Borders - Regional Resilience for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...

The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017

Leave No One Behind - Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...


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Global Illicit Drug Trends 2000

Series: Global Illicit Drug Trends
( Print: October 2000, PDF: December 2000 )

The present report, based on data obtained primarily from the annual reports questionnaire (ARQ) sent by Governments to UNDCP in 1999, presents not only the supply side data but also the demand side...

The present report, based on data obtained primarily from the annual reports questionnaire (ARQ) sent by Governments to UNDCP in 1999, presents not only the supply side data but also the demand side...


Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021

Resilience in a Riskier World – Managing Systemic Risks From Biological and Other Natural Hazards

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: October 2021, PDF: October 2021 )

This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...

This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2019

The Disaster Riskscape Across Asia-Pacific - Pathways for Resilience, Inclusion and Empowerment

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2021, PDF: January 2021 )

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...


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Global Illicit Drug Trends 2001

Series: Global Illicit Drug Trends
( Print: August 2001, PDF: December 2001 )

The Global Illicit Drug Trends presents statistics on production, trafficking and consumption of illicit drugs worldwide. These statistics are supplemented by analysis, which focuses on the issue of...

The Global Illicit Drug Trends presents statistics on production, trafficking and consumption of illicit drugs worldwide. These statistics are supplemented by analysis, which focuses on the issue of...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2012

Reducing Vulnerability and Exposure to Disasters

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: May 2013, PDF: March 2013 )

The main message of this publication is that exposure and vulnerability continue to be twin challenges for the region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, and...

The main message of this publication is that exposure and vulnerability continue to be twin challenges for the region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, and...


Reform and Restructuring of the Gas Industry in Economies in Transition 1999

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: June 2000 )

This publication reviews and discusses future developments of energy/gas prices and competition and gas supply prospects. It focuses on central and eastern European countries (CEEs) gas markets and...

This publication reviews and discusses future developments of energy/gas prices and competition and gas supply prospects. It focuses on central and eastern European countries (CEEs) gas markets and...


Gas Rates Fundamentals and Practices

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: October 1995 )

Natural gas in the European region represents the world's largest market for gas. Recognizing the importance of the gas sector to the region and the prospect that demand for gas will increase...

Natural gas in the European region represents the world's largest market for gas. Recognizing the importance of the gas sector to the region and the prospect that demand for gas will increase...


Gas Distribution Rate Design Manual

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: October 1996 )

The Rate Design Manual focuses on the US experience in developing and implementing regulatory policies and measures designed to cover the various factors in designing gas rates by local distribution...

The Rate Design Manual focuses on the US experience in developing and implementing regulatory policies and measures designed to cover the various factors in designing gas rates by local distribution...


Gas Industry in the Market Economies on the European Continent

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: March 1996 )

Gas markets have and will continue to change in the East and the West. This publication will be of help to all countries, especially those in transition, who have to choose the market and industry...

Gas markets have and will continue to change in the East and the West. This publication will be of help to all countries, especially those in transition, who have to choose the market and industry...


Gas Contracting Principles and Practices

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: August 1996 )

In this new volume of the series all the papers and proceedings of the 1995 Seminar are presented for all to absorb in a clear and relevant format.

In this new volume of the series all the papers and proceedings of the 1995 Seminar are presented for all to absorb in a clear and relevant format.


Gas Price Policies

In Central and Eastern Europe

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: December 1996 )

Natural gas price policies occupy a prominent place in the current market-oriented restructuring of the gas industry in countries with economies in transition. This publication gives a historical...

Natural gas price policies occupy a prominent place in the current market-oriented restructuring of the gas industry in countries with economies in transition. This publication gives a historical...


Reform and Restructuring of the Gas Industry in Economies in Transition

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: March 1997 )

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues on the subject and...

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues on the subject and...


Issues in Market-based Natural Gas Pricing in Economies in Transition

Transfer of Knowledge and its Application

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: January 1998 )

The market-based transition of the energy sector and the natural gas industry in countries of central and eastern Europe and of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is among the most important...

The market-based transition of the energy sector and the natural gas industry in countries of central and eastern Europe and of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is among the most important...