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Democracy in Latin America

(Re)Constructing Political Society

Series: Changing Nature of Democracy, The
( Print: March 2002 )

(Re)democratization in much of Latin America has had to confront a legacy of civil war or political repression, as well as the social dilemmas inherent in the integration of the region into the global...

(Re)democratization in much of Latin America has had to confront a legacy of civil war or political repression, as well as the social dilemmas inherent in the integration of the region into the global...


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Democratic Process and the Market, The

Challenges of the Transition

Series: Changing Nature of Democracy, The
( Print: November 1999 )

The transition of the former socialist countries and East and Central Europe to a pluralistic, democratic system of governance and a modern market economy has involved historically-unparalleled...

The transition of the former socialist countries and East and Central Europe to a pluralistic, democratic system of governance and a modern market economy has involved historically-unparalleled...


Democracy Governance and Economic Performance

East and Southeast Asia

Series: Changing Nature of Democracy, The
( Print: April 2000 )

In a number of states of East and Southeast Asia, democratization occurred or was consolidated in the early 1990s but irrespective of the level of democratization, economic performance has been a...

In a number of states of East and Southeast Asia, democratization occurred or was consolidated in the early 1990s but irrespective of the level of democratization, economic performance has been a...


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Democratization in the Middle East

Experiences, Struggles, Challenges

Series: Changing Nature of Democracy, The
( Print: April 2003 )

This publication addresses a number of key issues that would determine the success or failure of sustainable democratization in the countries of the Middle East. Drawing on conceptual and country...

This publication addresses a number of key issues that would determine the success or failure of sustainable democratization in the countries of the Middle East. Drawing on conceptual and country...


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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and Its Optional Protocol...

Handbook for Parliamentarians

Series: Handbook for Parliamentarians
( Print: November 2003 )

This Handbook for Parliamentarians contains the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol. It also provides information on...

This Handbook for Parliamentarians contains the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol. It also provides information on...


Dehydrated Vegetables

A Survey of Major Markets

Series: Market Study
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication presents a market study on dehydrated vegetables in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It reviews the world market situation for each...

This publication presents a market study on dehydrated vegetables in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It reviews the world market situation for each...


Leather Goods

A Practical Guide for Exporters in Developing Countries

Series: Market Study
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication presents a survey of major markets for leather accessories and leather travel goods in Canada, Europe, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States of America. It reviews the world's...

This publication presents a survey of major markets for leather accessories and leather travel goods in Canada, Europe, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States of America. It reviews the world's...


Rubberwood

A Study of the World Development Potential

Series: Market Study
( Print: October 2001 )

This study discusses resource availability, market possibilities, economics of production, social and environmental issues concerning rubberwood and byproducts in developing countries. It also...

This study discusses resource availability, market possibilities, economics of production, social and environmental issues concerning rubberwood and byproducts in developing countries. It also...


Russian Federation

A Trading Partner for Developing Countries

Series: Market Study
( Print: October 2001 )

This study analyzes the current economic environment and the distribution of foreign trade with particular reference to imports from developing countries. It also covers import regulations, customs...

This study analyzes the current economic environment and the distribution of foreign trade with particular reference to imports from developing countries. It also covers import regulations, customs...


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Combatting Trafficking in Persons

A Handbook for Parliamentarians - CD-ROM

Series: Handbook for Parliamentarians
( Print: April 2011 )

The Handbook contains a compilation of international laws and good practices developed to combat human trafficking. It offers guidance on how national legislation can be brought in line with...

The Handbook contains a compilation of international laws and good practices developed to combat human trafficking. It offers guidance on how national legislation can be brought in line with...


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Combatting Trafficking in Persons

A Handbook for Parliamentarians

Series: Handbook for Parliamentarians
( Print: July 2009, PDF: August 2009 )

Trafficking in persons is a form of modern-day slavery, a human rights violation that constitutes a crime against the individual and the State. It must be recognized and punished by legislative means...

Trafficking in persons is a form of modern-day slavery, a human rights violation that constitutes a crime against the individual and the State. It must be recognized and punished by legislative means...


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From Exclusion to Equality

Realizing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Series: Handbook for Parliamentarians
( Print: March 2015, PDF: February 2015 )

Parliaments and parliamentarians have a key role to play in promoting and protecting human rights. This Handbook aims to assist parliamentarians and others in efforts to realize the Convention so that...

Parliaments and parliamentarians have a key role to play in promoting and protecting human rights. This Handbook aims to assist parliamentarians and others in efforts to realize the Convention so that...