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Integrated Assessment and Development of Mineral Resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Series: Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication focuses on the use of state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to assess mineral resources potential in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The subregion includes the...

This publication focuses on the use of state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to assess mineral resources potential in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The subregion includes the...


Providing Food Security for All

Series: IFAD Studies in Rural Poverty
( Print: September 1991 )

This study by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) examines global food security focused at the household level. Filled with dozens of charts and tables including a food security...

This study by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) examines global food security focused at the household level. Filled with dozens of charts and tables including a food security...


Ghana Under Structural Adjustment

the Impact on Agriculture and the Rural Poor

Series: IFAD Studies in Rural Poverty
( Print: April 1992 )

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Ghanaian economy, providing food for its population and accounting for a large part of the nation's foreign exchange earnings. This study looks at rural poverty and...

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Ghanaian economy, providing food for its population and accounting for a large part of the nation's foreign exchange earnings. This study looks at rural poverty and...


Guidelines and Practices in Evaluation and Development of Industrial Minerals and Offshore...

Series: Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region
( Print: February 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

Industrial minerals, unlike metallic minerals, are valued for their physical and chemical properties. A thorough knowledge of both properties is essential when designing laboratory evaluation...

Industrial minerals, unlike metallic minerals, are valued for their physical and chemical properties. A thorough knowledge of both properties is essential when designing laboratory evaluation...


Characterisation and Assessment of Groundwater Quality Concerns in Asia-Pacific Region

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Report
( Print: December 1996 )

The purpose of this special report is both to inform and advise. It assesses the current and likely future groundwater quality problems, both natural and anthropogenic, in the region and identifies...

The purpose of this special report is both to inform and advise. It assesses the current and likely future groundwater quality problems, both natural and anthropogenic, in the region and identifies...


Air Quality Management and Assessment Capabilities in 20 Major Cities

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Report
( Print: April 1997 )

Urban air quality is increasingly being recognized as a major public health and environmental issue in both developed and developing nations. This review provides policy-relevant information and...

Urban air quality is increasingly being recognized as a major public health and environmental issue in both developed and developing nations. This review provides policy-relevant information and...


Oil and Natural Gas Resources and Potential in North-east Asia

Series: Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region
( Print: March 2000 )

The countries of North-East Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals and have formulated long term national plans and programmes for exploration and...

The countries of North-East Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals and have formulated long term national plans and programmes for exploration and...