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Law and Sustainable Development since Rio

Legal Trends in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management

Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: January 2004 )

The ten years following the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) have been years of intense activity in the reform of national and international laws. This publication...

The ten years following the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) have been years of intense activity in the reform of national and international laws. This publication...


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Right to Adequate Food in Emergencies, The

Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: January 2004 )

When natural disasters hit and violent conflicts arise, the right to food is often endangered. In most cases, food is used as an instrument to exert pressure on populations and countries. This study...

When natural disasters hit and violent conflicts arise, the right to food is often endangered. In most cases, food is used as an instrument to exert pressure on populations and countries. This study...


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Perspectives and Guidelines on Food Legislation, with a New Model Food Law

Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: April 2006 )

The present text draws on FAO's experience in providing technical assistance to governments developing new food laws and regulations, setting out and examining the many elements of the national...

The present text draws on FAO's experience in providing technical assistance to governments developing new food laws and regulations, setting out and examining the many elements of the national...


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Legal Framework for the Management of Animal Genetic Resources, The

Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: June 2006 )

Based on information gathered through national surveys and other sources, this study provides an overview of the main legal instruments at both international and national levels, including the...

Based on information gathered through national surveys and other sources, this study provides an overview of the main legal instruments at both international and national levels, including the...


Import Procurement and Materials Management of Automotive Spare Parts

Series: Import Management
( Print: November 2001 )

This guide discusses production and distribution of spare parts and import procurement management. It also provides information on pricing, transport, and inventory management. The appendices list...

This guide discusses production and distribution of spare parts and import procurement management. It also provides information on pricing, transport, and inventory management. The appendices list...


Maritime Transportation Guidelines for Importers

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This book on sea transport discusses factors relating to transport in import procurement responsibility for international transport, the purchase contract terms, sea transport alternatives, types of...

This book on sea transport discusses factors relating to transport in import procurement responsibility for international transport, the purchase contract terms, sea transport alternatives, types of...


Supplier Quality Conformance in Import Procurement

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This guide discusses buyer's objectives, contractual commitment, procurement quality programme, product characteristics and quality assurance; the need for identification of products, description of...

This guide discusses buyer's objectives, contractual commitment, procurement quality programme, product characteristics and quality assurance; the need for identification of products, description of...


Improving Public Procurement Systems

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This textbook focuses on institutional and policy issues affecting public procurement in developing countries. It covers scope and policy objectives and summarizes essential features. It discusses...

This textbook focuses on institutional and policy issues affecting public procurement in developing countries. It covers scope and policy objectives and summarizes essential features. It discusses...


Warehousing Techniques for Imported Goods

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This study discusses warehousing of imports: objectives and functions of warehousing; warehouse planning, costs and economics; building and stockyard design, layout and structure; warehousing of...

This study discusses warehousing of imports: objectives and functions of warehousing; warehouse planning, costs and economics; building and stockyard design, layout and structure; warehousing of...


Bid Evaluation in Import Procurement

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This guide on the evaluation of bids and offers from foreign suppliers is aimed at public sector or other importing organizations in developing countries. The book covers procurement terminology and...

This guide on the evaluation of bids and offers from foreign suppliers is aimed at public sector or other importing organizations in developing countries. The book covers procurement terminology and...


Handbook for Trainers in International Purchasing and Supply Management

Series: Import Management
( Print: November 2001 )

This guide, aimed at trainers in developing countries, defines concept of international purchasing and supplies management. It focuses on practical aspects related to planning, implementation and...

This guide, aimed at trainers in developing countries, defines concept of international purchasing and supplies management. It focuses on practical aspects related to planning, implementation and...


International Procurement of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This study provides guidelines on petroleum procurement requirements. It reviews international market structure; discusses problems encountered by developing countries; covers transportation aspects...

This study provides guidelines on petroleum procurement requirements. It reviews international market structure; discusses problems encountered by developing countries; covers transportation aspects...


Procurement of Imported Inputs for Industry

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This guide on handling imported material inputs aimed at manufacturing enterprises reviews the importance and the role of purchasing in the context of production planning and management; covers...

This guide on handling imported material inputs aimed at manufacturing enterprises reviews the importance and the role of purchasing in the context of production planning and management; covers...


Establishment and Operation of Purchasing and Supply Management Associations

Guide

Series: Import Management
( Print: October 2001 )

This guide describes the role, objective and activities of national Purchasing and Supply Management Associations. It provides examples of activities to be carried out by, and methodology for the...

This guide describes the role, objective and activities of national Purchasing and Supply Management Associations. It provides examples of activities to be carried out by, and methodology for the...