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Commercialization of Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...

This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development III, Energy Infrastructure Policies and Issues

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: February 2000 )

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...


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Sustainable Energy Future

Policy Options, Barriers and Action Plans - Shifting Towards a Sustainable Energy Development Path

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: June 2002 )

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...


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Global Study on Homicide 2019

Series: Global Study on Homicide
( PDF: July 2019 )

The Global Study on Homicide 2019 is based on comprehensive data, and examines and analyses patterns and trends in homicide at the global, regional, national and sub-national levels. Such analysis is...

The Global Study on Homicide 2019 is based on comprehensive data, and examines and analyses patterns and trends in homicide at the global, regional, national and sub-national levels. Such analysis is...


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Energy Services for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Policy and Practice

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 2007, PDF: April 2007 )

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...


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End-use Energy Efficiency and Promotion of a Sustainable Energy Future

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: November 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...


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Global Study on Homicide 2011

Trends, Contexts, Data

Series: Global Study on Homicide
( Print: February 2012, PDF: January 2012 )

Intentional homicide is serious in nature and recorded by multiple data sources (police and public health). As such, it is widely accepted as one of the most accurate, reliable and comparable crime...

Intentional homicide is serious in nature and recorded by multiple data sources (police and public health). As such, it is widely accepted as one of the most accurate, reliable and comparable crime...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: May 1996 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.


Sectoral Energy Demand Studies

Application of the End-Use Approach to Asian Countries

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 1992 )

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...


Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Uses

Status and Salient Issues for Regional Co-operation

Series: Energy Resources Development Series

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.


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Global Study on Homicide 2023

Global Study on Homicide 2023

Series: Global Study on Homicide
( Print: December 2023, PDF: December 2023 )

To support Member States and the international community in efforts to prevent violence and strengthen responses, the fourth edition of the Global Homicide Study offers a comprehensive examination of...

To support Member States and the international community in efforts to prevent violence and strengthen responses, the fourth edition of the Global Homicide Study offers a comprehensive examination of...


Background Issues of Oil Supply Trading in Pacific Island Countries

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: August 1990 )

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...


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Global Study on Homicide 2013

Trends, Contexts, Data

Series: Global Study on Homicide
( Print: August 2014, PDF: August 2014 )

The Global Study on Homicide 2013 is based on comprehensive data from more than 200 countries/territories, and examines and analyses patterns and trends in homicide at the global, regional, national...

The Global Study on Homicide 2013 is based on comprehensive data from more than 200 countries/territories, and examines and analyses patterns and trends in homicide at the global, regional, national...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development II

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: October 1996 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.