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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...


Integrated Assessment and Development of Mineral Resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Series: Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication focuses on the use of state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to assess mineral resources potential in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The subregion includes the...

This publication focuses on the use of state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to assess mineral resources potential in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The subregion includes the...


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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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Promoting Local Economic Development through Strategic Planning

Series: Local Economic Development Series, The
( Print: December 2006 )

Strategic planning for local economic development is a cornerstone of sustainable development. It involves wise resource use, integrating values and thinking ahead. The LED Training Series uses case...

Strategic planning for local economic development is a cornerstone of sustainable development. It involves wise resource use, integrating values and thinking ahead. The LED Training Series uses case...


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Financial Management for Local Government

Series: Local Economic Development Series, The
( Print: June 2007 )

This four volume set is designed to cover all aspects of sound financial management for local governments in developed and developing countries and economies in transition. Concepts of good governance...

This four volume set is designed to cover all aspects of sound financial management for local governments in developed and developing countries and economies in transition. Concepts of good governance...


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Local Actions for Sustainable Development

Water and Sanitation in Asia-Pacific Region

Series: Local Economic Development Series, The
( Print: June 2008 )

The Asian continent represents the world’s most populous region with most of the world’s largest cities and it is the global economic powerhouse of the future. Almost two-thirds of the global...

The Asian continent represents the world’s most populous region with most of the world’s largest cities and it is the global economic powerhouse of the future. Almost two-thirds of the global...


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Global Atlas of Excreta, Wastewater Sludge, and Biosolids Management

Moving Forward the Sustainable and Welcome Uses of a Global Resource

Series: Local Economic Development Series, The
( Print: June 2009 )

Excreta and wastewater sludge are resources. Finding ways to put them to their best uses is part of developing sustainable human communities. But if not managed properly, excreta and sludge can be...

Excreta and wastewater sludge are resources. Finding ways to put them to their best uses is part of developing sustainable human communities. But if not managed properly, excreta and sludge can be...


Guidelines and Practices in Evaluation and Development of Industrial Minerals and Offshore...

Series: Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region
( Print: February 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

Industrial minerals, unlike metallic minerals, are valued for their physical and chemical properties. A thorough knowledge of both properties is essential when designing laboratory evaluation...

Industrial minerals, unlike metallic minerals, are valued for their physical and chemical properties. A thorough knowledge of both properties is essential when designing laboratory evaluation...


Oil and Natural Gas Resources and Potential in North-east Asia

Series: Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region
( Print: March 2000 )

The countries of North-East Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals and have formulated long term national plans and programmes for exploration and...

The countries of North-East Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals and have formulated long term national plans and programmes for exploration and...