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Emerging Trade Issues for Policymakers in Developing Countries in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Studies in Trade and Development
( Print: June 2009, PDF: September 2010 )

This is the second volume arising from the Macao Regional Knowledge Hub research workshop series associated with an ESCAP project under the same name. This volume combines 11 chapters under five parts...

This is the second volume arising from the Macao Regional Knowledge Hub research workshop series associated with an ESCAP project under the same name. This volume combines 11 chapters under five parts...


Globalization of Production and the Competitiveness of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in...

Trends and Prospects

Series: Studies in Trade and Development
( Print: June 2009, PDF: August 2010 )

The principal aim is to fill a perceived gap in policy-related research and understanding of the development of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector in the Asia-Pacific region, in the...

The principal aim is to fill a perceived gap in policy-related research and understanding of the development of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector in the Asia-Pacific region, in the...


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Cold-water Coral Reefs

Out of Sight - No Longer Out of Mind

Series: UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity
( Print: December 2004 )

This document presents a comprehensive and up-to-date compilation of information and data on marine cold-water coral reefs from around the world. It describes the various cold-water coral reef...

This document presents a comprehensive and up-to-date compilation of information and data on marine cold-water coral reefs from around the world. It describes the various cold-water coral reef...


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Cloud Forest Agenda

Series: UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity
( Print: February 2007 )

The Cloud Forest Agenda report is designed to stimulate new initiatives and partnerships for the conservation and restoration of tropical cloud forests around the world. It provides global maps of...

The Cloud Forest Agenda report is designed to stimulate new initiatives and partnerships for the conservation and restoration of tropical cloud forests around the world. It provides global maps of...


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In the Front Line

Shoreline Protection and Other Ecosystem Services from Mangroves and Coral Reefs

Series: UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity
( Print: May 2006 )

The tragic and devastating consequences of the Asian tsunami, December 2004, and the hurricanes and cyclones of 2005 were a wake up call for the global community, dramatically drawing attention to the...

The tragic and devastating consequences of the Asian tsunami, December 2004, and the hurricanes and cyclones of 2005 were a wake up call for the global community, dramatically drawing attention to the...


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Protected Areas and Biodiversity

An Overview of Key Issues

Series: UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity
( Print: August 2004 )

This publication synthesizes key aspects in the development of protected areas, the level of international commitment and the relationship of protected areas to sustainable development, and reviews...

This publication synthesizes key aspects in the development of protected areas, the level of international commitment and the relationship of protected areas to sustainable development, and reviews...


Manual on Technology Transfer Negotiations

Series: General Studies
( Print: October 1996 )

Technology transfer is a key element in achieving international competitiveness. This Manual addresses the needs of the decision-maker in search of technology, its evaluation, selection and...

Technology transfer is a key element in achieving international competitiveness. This Manual addresses the needs of the decision-maker in search of technology, its evaluation, selection and...


Design and Manufacture of Bamboo and Rattan Furniture

Series: General Studies
( Print: December 1996 )

This manual will increase the awareness of the results that can be achieved when rattan furniture factories are established according to rational industrial procedures. It will be of great use to...

This manual will increase the awareness of the results that can be achieved when rattan furniture factories are established according to rational industrial procedures. It will be of great use to...


Using Statistics for Process Control and Improvement

An Introduction to Basic Concepts and Techniques

Series: General Studies
( Print: April 1997 )

A firm's prosperity, as well as a whole industrial sector's ability to compete in the international market, will depend on, among other elements, the adoption of techniques for continuous improvement...

A firm's prosperity, as well as a whole industrial sector's ability to compete in the international market, will depend on, among other elements, the adoption of techniques for continuous improvement...


Electronic Commerce Initiatives of ESCAP

Business Facilitation Needs

Series: Studies in Trade and Development
( Print: October 1998 )

This publication comes to address the need for facilitation measures that could be adopted in order to improve business performance focusing on electronic commerce initiatives. Its coverage includes...

This publication comes to address the need for facilitation measures that could be adopted in order to improve business performance focusing on electronic commerce initiatives. Its coverage includes...