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Facilitation of Travel in the Asian Region

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: September 2000 )

This issue of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Tourism Review offers analysis and insight into the experiences of selected member countries in addressing issues of...

This issue of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Tourism Review offers analysis and insight into the experiences of selected member countries in addressing issues of...


Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 21

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: March 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human...

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human...


Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No.18

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: September 1999 )

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social...

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social...


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Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region, Issue No. 34

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: January 2017, PDF: January 2017 )

This publication presents time series statistics and indicators on economic and social issues in Arab Region member countries. The Abstract is divided into twelve chapters addressing the following...

This publication presents time series statistics and indicators on economic and social issues in Arab Region member countries. The Abstract is divided into twelve chapters addressing the following...


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Opportunities and Challenges for Tourism Investment

A Case Study of the Republic of Korea and Reports from Selected Countries in Asia and the Pacific

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: May 2002 )

It is widely recognized that the tourism industry is making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of many countries in the Asian and Pacific region. To facilitate the...

It is widely recognized that the tourism industry is making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of many countries in the Asian and Pacific region. To facilitate the...


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Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 22

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: August 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human...

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human...


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Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 25

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: February 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as...

This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as...


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Contribution of Tourism to Poverty Alleviation, The

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: June 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

It is now recognized that tourism can contribute to poverty alleviation through job creation and productive employment. Tax revenue derived from tourism activities can be used to improve education...

It is now recognized that tourism can contribute to poverty alleviation through job creation and productive employment. Tax revenue derived from tourism activities can be used to improve education...


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Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 23

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: March 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as...

This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as...


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Ecotourism Development in the Pacific Islands

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: June 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

The experiences and challenges for Ecotourism in ten pacific Island countries are discussed in this book. The publication also takes a look at general issues concerning Ecotourism in Island Developing...

The experiences and challenges for Ecotourism in ten pacific Island countries are discussed in this book. The publication also takes a look at general issues concerning Ecotourism in Island Developing...


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Promotion of Buddhist Tourism Circuits in Selected Asian Countries

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: February 2005 )

One of the newest and most difficult challenges for Asian countries relates to how Asian people’s cultural and religious heritage could be linked to tourism development. Based on the findings of an...

One of the newest and most difficult challenges for Asian countries relates to how Asian people’s cultural and religious heritage could be linked to tourism development. Based on the findings of an...


Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 20

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: February 2001 )

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human...

The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human...


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Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 24

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: July 2005 )

This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as...

This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as...


Technical Problems in the Verification of a Ban on Space Weapons

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: October 1993 )

This publication discusses the potential uses of space-based weapons against air and ground targets; military and civilian activities; verification means available; the establishment and verification...

This publication discusses the potential uses of space-based weapons against air and ground targets; military and civilian activities; verification means available; the establishment and verification...


Index to the Chemical Weapons Convention

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: October 1993 )

This index serves as a quick means to find paragraphs in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), an elaborate and complex multilateral disarmament treaty. Scholars, diplomats, scientists, politicians...

This index serves as a quick means to find paragraphs in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), an elaborate and complex multilateral disarmament treaty. Scholars, diplomats, scientists, politicians...


Migration and Population Change in Europe

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: November 1993 )

Europe is experiencing a dramatic population change. This publication explains the demographic trends and structures causing this phenomenon. It identifies who are migrating, to where they are...

Europe is experiencing a dramatic population change. This publication explains the demographic trends and structures causing this phenomenon. It identifies who are migrating, to where they are...


Crisis in the Balkans

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: December 1993 )

Analyzes the instability and insecurity throughout Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and Yugoslavia after the demise of the communist rule. It discusses the history and origins of ethnic friction as well as...

Analyzes the instability and insecurity throughout Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and Yugoslavia after the demise of the communist rule. It discusses the history and origins of ethnic friction as well as...


Statistical Abstract of the Region of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, 1981-1990

Series: Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
( Print: May 1993 )

This publications compiles statistical data on population, social statistics (number of universities, hospitals, students), national accounts, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, energy, foreign...

This publications compiles statistical data on population, social statistics (number of universities, hospitals, students), national accounts, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, energy, foreign...


Regional Security and Confidence-building Processes

The Case of Southern Africa

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: May 1993 )

This study looks back into the legacy of colonialism in the ten geographically contiguous countries generally known as Southern Africa, the post-colonial factors of apartheid and destabilization and...

This study looks back into the legacy of colonialism in the ten geographically contiguous countries generally known as Southern Africa, the post-colonial factors of apartheid and destabilization and...


Legal Approach to Verification in Disarmament or Arms Limitation

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers

Legal policy and the diverse, complex and ambiguous verification processes are identified.

Legal policy and the diverse, complex and ambiguous verification processes are identified.