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Proyecciones Latinoamericanas 2001-2002

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: February 2002 )

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Países Industrializados

Resumen de las Proyecciones 2001-2002

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: April 2002 )

Hacia fines de 2000, la desaceleración de la economía norteamericana ya era evidente y mayor que la prevista. Esta evolución motivó un giro de parte de la Reserva Federal en su política monetaria, con...

Hacia fines de 2000, la desaceleración de la economía norteamericana ya era evidente y mayor que la prevista. Esta evolución motivó un giro de parte de la Reserva Federal en su política monetaria, con...


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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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National Policies and Programmes on Ageing in Asia and the Pacific

An Overview and Lessons Learned

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...

This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...


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Ageing in Asia and the Pacific

Emerging Issues and Successful Practices

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...

The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...


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Pathfinders

Towards Full Participation and Equality of Persons with Disabilities in the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: June 2002 )

Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...

Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...


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Strengthening Policies and Programmes on Social Safety Nets

Issues, Recommendations and Selected Studies

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...

Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...


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Social Development Management Information System (SOMIS)

Experience and Lessons Learned

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled “Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives”, with...

This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled “Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives”, with...


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International Migration

An Emerging Opportunity for the Socio-economic Development of the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2002 )

This paper discusses the current approaches to international migration as an emerging social development issue that merits attention in the post-Copenhagen Declaration years. Special emphasis is...

This paper discusses the current approaches to international migration as an emerging social development issue that merits attention in the post-Copenhagen Declaration years. Special emphasis is...


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Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development Inaugural Report 2016

Monitoring Commitments and Actions - Addis Ababa Action Agenda

Series: Report of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development
( Print: April 2016, PDF: April 2016 )

The Inter-Agency Task Force Report will assess progress in the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, such as (i) domestic public resources; (ii) domestic and international private...

The Inter-Agency Task Force Report will assess progress in the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, such as (i) domestic public resources; (ii) domestic and international private...


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Países Industrializados

Un Análisis Comparativo de las Proyecciones 2002-2003

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: July 2003 )

El documento analiza y compara aspectos esenciales de las diferentes proyecciones a corto plazo hechas por varias instituciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, de carácter público o privado...

El documento analiza y compara aspectos esenciales de las diferentes proyecciones a corto plazo hechas por varias instituciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, de carácter público o privado...


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Proyecciones de América Latina y el Caribe, 2003

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: July 2003 )

Bajo el marco internacional se analiza la situación y perspectivas del año 2003. Se estudia el desempeño reciente de las economías latinoamericanas y, la caracterización y sincronía de la recuperación...

Bajo el marco internacional se analiza la situación y perspectivas del año 2003. Se estudia el desempeño reciente de las economías latinoamericanas y, la caracterización y sincronía de la recuperación...


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Report of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development 2018

Financing for Development - Progress and Prospects

Series: Report of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development
( Print: April 2018, PDF: April 2018 )

The Inter-agency Task Force Report assesses progress in the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda: (i) domestic public resources; (ii) domestic and international private business and...

The Inter-agency Task Force Report assesses progress in the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda: (i) domestic public resources; (ii) domestic and international private business and...


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Report of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development 2017

Financing for Development - Progress and Prospects

Series: Report of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development
( Print: May 2017, PDF: May 2017 )

The Inter-Agency Task Force Report assesses progress in the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda: (i) domestic public resources; (ii) domestic and international private business and...

The Inter-Agency Task Force Report assesses progress in the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda: (i) domestic public resources; (ii) domestic and international private business and...


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Medición de los Objectivos de Desarrollo del Milenio en las Areas Urbanas de América Latina, La

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: August 2006 )

En este documento se presenta una serie de indicadores comparables a nivel regional para el seguimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio en 36 áreas urbanas de nueve países de América Latina...

En este documento se presenta una serie de indicadores comparables a nivel regional para el seguimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio en 36 áreas urbanas de nueve países de América Latina...


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Latin America and the Caribbean

Projections 2006-2007

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: October 2006 )

The gross domestic product of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 4.6% in 2006, up slightly from 2005. This could lead to an increase of more than 3% in per capita GDP, stemming...

The gross domestic product of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 4.6% in 2006, up slightly from 2005. This could lead to an increase of more than 3% in per capita GDP, stemming...