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Social Dimensions of Macroeconomic Policy
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: February 2002
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This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation...
This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation...
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Developing Countries' Anti-cyclical Policies in a Globalizing World
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: September 2002
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This paper looks at the role of developing countries’ domestic policies in managing externally generated boom-bust cycles. It draws upon an extensive list of recent literature on the subject and upon...
This paper looks at the role of developing countries’ domestic policies in managing externally generated boom-bust cycles. It draws upon an extensive list of recent literature on the subject and upon...
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Inversión y Volatilidad Financiera
América Latina en los Inicios del Nuevo Milenio
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2002
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La liberación financiera y la apertura al mercado de capitales permitió atraer la inversión extranjera y expandir la capacidad de financiamiento de los proyectos de inversión, pero al mismo tiempo...
La liberación financiera y la apertura al mercado de capitales permitió atraer la inversión extranjera y expandir la capacidad de financiamiento de los proyectos de inversión, pero al mismo tiempo...
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Resultados de las Reformas (2003-2005) y sus Perspectivas
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: March 2007,
PDF: January 2009
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Los países Latinoamericanos han encarado una serie de reformas y programas de estabilización en los años noventa como respuesta a la década perdida de los ochenta y como resultado de las exigencias de...
Los países Latinoamericanos han encarado una serie de reformas y programas de estabilización en los años noventa como respuesta a la década perdida de los ochenta y como resultado de las exigencias de...
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Diferenciación por Calidad de Bienes con Base Primaria y de Baja Tecnología
¿Una Ventana de Oportunidades para América Latina?
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: February 2008
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El informe utiliza los valores unitarios de exportación como medida de calidad de los bienes exportados y analiza, mediante este indicador, si los países latino americanos se encuentran en una...
El informe utiliza los valores unitarios de exportación como medida de calidad de los bienes exportados y analiza, mediante este indicador, si los países latino americanos se encuentran en una...
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Brazil's Derivatives Markets
Hedging, Central Bank Intervention and Regulation
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: July 2008
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This report is a study of Brazil’s derivatives markets. It examines their important role in the economy, and their role in monetary policy making by the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). The first part of...
This report is a study of Brazil’s derivatives markets. It examines their important role in the economy, and their role in monetary policy making by the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). The first part of...
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Policies and Programmes for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific
Selected Studies
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Institutional Requirements for Market-led Development in Latin America
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2003
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This paper seeks to provide a systematic framework for the main ideas that have been developed by ECLAC concerning the effects that market-led reforms have had on labor, financial and technology...
This paper seeks to provide a systematic framework for the main ideas that have been developed by ECLAC concerning the effects that market-led reforms have had on labor, financial and technology...
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Necesidades Institucionales de un Desarrollo Orientado hacia el Mercado en América Latina
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: August 2003
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En este trabajo se intenta establecer un marco sistematizado de las principales ideas que ha formulado la CEPAL respecto de los efectos que han tenido las reformas orientadas al mercado sobre los...
En este trabajo se intenta establecer un marco sistematizado de las principales ideas que ha formulado la CEPAL respecto de los efectos que han tenido las reformas orientadas al mercado sobre los...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Educación, Comunicación y Cultura en la Sociedad de la Información
Una Perspectiva Latinoamericana
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: June 2003
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Los acelerados cambios que impone la sociedad de la información en el ámbito productivo y comunicacional obliga a los nuevos medios a una rápida y ágil adaptación para la transmisión de conocimientos...
Los acelerados cambios que impone la sociedad de la información en el ámbito productivo y comunicacional obliga a los nuevos medios a una rápida y ágil adaptación para la transmisión de conocimientos...