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Disability at a Glance 2015

Strengthening Employment Prospects for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: February 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This publication focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and offers solutions to strengthen their employment prospects. It offers a regional...

This publication focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and offers solutions to strengthen their employment prospects. It offers a regional...


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Disability at a Glance 2006

A Profile of 28 Countries and Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: January 2007, PDF: October 2006 )

The Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons started with the premise of promoting a paradigm shift from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach towards disability. The current publication aims...

The Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons started with the premise of promoting a paradigm shift from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach towards disability. The current publication aims...


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Disability at a Glance 2023

Disability at a Glance 2023

Catalysts of Change: Disability Inclusion in Business in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: January 2024, PDF: December 2023 )

The private sector has a pivotal role to play in accelerating disability-inclusive sustainable development. Mainstreaming disability inclusion into every aspect of business presents opportunities for...

The private sector has a pivotal role to play in accelerating disability-inclusive sustainable development. Mainstreaming disability inclusion into every aspect of business presents opportunities for...


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Disability at a Glance 2021

The Shaping of Disability-inclusive Employment in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: January 2022, PDF: January 2022 )

Disability-inclusive employment has yet to be achieved in the Asia-Pacific region, home to 472 million working-age persons with disabilities. Employment data concerning persons with disabilities are...

Disability-inclusive employment has yet to be achieved in the Asia-Pacific region, home to 472 million working-age persons with disabilities. Employment data concerning persons with disabilities are...


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Disability at a Glance 2009

A Profile of 36 Countries and Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: April 2010, PDF: August 2010 )

The publication provides a snapshot of disability statistics and information in the region, particularly with regards to the population of persons with disabilities, the definition of disability, and...

The publication provides a snapshot of disability statistics and information in the region, particularly with regards to the population of persons with disabilities, the definition of disability, and...


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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Disability at a Glance 2019

Disability at a Glance 2019

Investing in Accessibility in Asia and the Pacific - Strategic Approaches to Achieving Disability...

Series: Disability at a Glance
( PDF: December 2019 )

Persons with disabilities face numerous barriers that restrict their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. This publication illustrates the need for increased...

Persons with disabilities face numerous barriers that restrict their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. This publication illustrates the need for increased...


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Disability at a Glance 2012

Strengthening the Evidence Base in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: May 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

With the conclusion of the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003-2012, and the proclamation of the new Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022, UN Economic and...

With the conclusion of the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003-2012, and the proclamation of the new Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022, UN Economic and...