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Welfare Policies in the UNECE Region

Why so Different?

( Print: February 2007 )

This paper discusses why the UNECE countries have chosen rather different models of welfare state and, more generally, alternative policies to fight poverty. In particular, the paper focuses upon why...

This paper discusses why the UNECE countries have chosen rather different models of welfare state and, more generally, alternative policies to fight poverty. In particular, the paper focuses upon why...


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Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network

Blue Book, First Revised Edition

( Print: February 2007, PDF: January 2009 )

The objective of the “Blue book” is to establish an inventory of existing and envisaged standards and parameters of E waterways and ports in Europe and to show, on an internationally comparable basis...

The objective of the “Blue book” is to establish an inventory of existing and envisaged standards and parameters of E waterways and ports in Europe and to show, on an internationally comparable basis...


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Inventaire des Normes et Paramètres Principaux du Réseau des Voies Navigables E

Livre Bleu Première Edition Révisée

( Print: March 2007 )

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Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network

Blue Book First Revised Edition (Russian language)

( Print: March 2007 )

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Sustaining Growth in a Resource-based Economy

The Main Issues and the Specific Case of Russia

( Print: February 2006 )

This Paper argues that the challenges posed by resource dependence can be overcome if accompanied by the right economic policies. It then analyzes what these policies are, and how to set up economic...

This Paper argues that the challenges posed by resource dependence can be overcome if accompanied by the right economic policies. It then analyzes what these policies are, and how to set up economic...


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Accession of Central European Countries to the European Union, The

The Trade and Investment Effects on Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine

( Print: January 2004 )

The continued growth of the European Union (EU) will have important economic consequences both for the EU member states and for their trading partners, especially those at the new borders of the...

The continued growth of the European Union (EU) will have important economic consequences both for the EU member states and for their trading partners, especially those at the new borders of the...


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Role of Institutions in Economic Development, The

Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: January 2004 )

This paper discusses the role of institutions in economic development. The author puts forward an argument that the considerable gap in real income per capita between richer and poorer countries...

This paper discusses the role of institutions in economic development. The author puts forward an argument that the considerable gap in real income per capita between richer and poorer countries...


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Process of European Integration and the Future of Europe, The

Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: April 2005 )

The Mydral Lecture, delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 11 February 2004 is presented in this paper. In his lecture, Prof. Stiglitz offers...

The Mydral Lecture, delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 11 February 2004 is presented in this paper. In his lecture, Prof. Stiglitz offers...


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Domestic Savings and the Driving Forces of Investment in the ECE Emerging Market Economies

( Print: May 2005 )

This paper addresses some aspects of the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development in the ECE emerging market economies, focusing in the interrelation between national savings...

This paper addresses some aspects of the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development in the ECE emerging market economies, focusing in the interrelation between national savings...


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Global Governance

Lessons from Europe - Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: August 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Once a year, on the occasion of the Annual Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the ECE invites a distinguished economist to deliver the Myrdal Lecture on a major...

Once a year, on the occasion of the Annual Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the ECE invites a distinguished economist to deliver the Myrdal Lecture on a major...


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...