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Facilitation of Travel in the Asian Region
Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: September 2000
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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...
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Management of Latin American River Basins
Amazon, Plata and Sao Francisco
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: August 1999
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The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...
The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...
Water for Urban Areas
Challenges and Perspective
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: March 2000
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By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...
By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...
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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
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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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International Waters in Southern Africa
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: April 2003
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Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...
Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...
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Contribution of Tourism to Poverty Alleviation, The
Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: June 2006,
PDF: October 2006
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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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Ecotourism Development in the Pacific Islands
Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: June 2004,
PDF: October 2006
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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
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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...
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Mankind and the Oceans
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2005
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The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...
Sustainable Development of the Ganges Brahmaputra-Meghna Basins
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2001
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The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken...
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken...
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Water Management in Islam
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2001
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In the Middle East and North Africa, water is rapidly becoming the key development issue. The region has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and scarce natural water supplies. This...
In the Middle East and North Africa, water is rapidly becoming the key development issue. The region has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and scarce natural water supplies. This...
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Managing Sustainable Tourism Development
Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: May 2002
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A number of countries in Asia and the Pacific consider tourism to be an important vehicle for economic and social development. In order to sustain tourism, it is necessary for countries to address...
A number of countries in Asia and the Pacific consider tourism to be an important vehicle for economic and social development. In order to sustain tourism, it is necessary for countries to address...