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Seguridad Ciudadana y Violencia en América Latina

Diagnóstico y Políticas en los Años Noventa

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: October 1999 )

La seguridad ciudadana está en el debate público latinoamericano desde muy distintas perspectivas. La prensa, en general, tiende a destacar los hechos más violentos, ejerciendo un papel de denuncia...

La seguridad ciudadana está en el debate público latinoamericano desde muy distintas perspectivas. La prensa, en general, tiende a destacar los hechos más violentos, ejerciendo un papel de denuncia...


Implications of General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Asia-Pacific Economies

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication examines the implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for developing countries of Asia and the Pacific region. It also considers alternative scenarios as...

This publication examines the implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for developing countries of Asia and the Pacific region. It also considers alternative scenarios as...


Criterios Básicos para una Política de Prevención y Control de Drogas en Chile

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: January 2000 )

En el Chile actual el problema de las drogas no sólo se reconoce y se enfrenta, sino también se politiza y polemiza. Frente a ello, el Gobierno de Chile requiere pasar de una situación en que se...

En el Chile actual el problema de las drogas no sólo se reconoce y se enfrenta, sino también se politiza y polemiza. Frente a ello, el Gobierno de Chile requiere pasar de una situación en que se...


Familias Latinoamericanas

Diagnóstico y Políticas Públicas en los Inicios del Nuevo Siglo

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: February 2002 )

El presente texto, que amplía la información presentada en el Panorama Social edición 2000-2001, se inicia con una discusión sobre la relación entre modernización, modernidad y familia, recogiendo los...

El presente texto, que amplía la información presentada en el Panorama Social edición 2000-2001, se inicia con una discusión sobre la relación entre modernización, modernidad y familia, recogiendo los...


Aporte de las Naciones Unidas a la Globalización de la Etica, El

Revisión de Algunas Oportunidades

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: November 2001 )

Presenciamos de manera cada vez más frecuente los debates sobre las ventanas de oportunidad ofrecidas por los aspectos económicos, comerciales y financieros de la globalización y sobre los impactos...

Presenciamos de manera cada vez más frecuente los debates sobre las ventanas de oportunidad ofrecidas por los aspectos económicos, comerciales y financieros de la globalización y sobre los impactos...


Capital Social y Políticas Públicas en Chile

Investigaciones Recientes

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: November 2001 )

Hace aproximadamente dos décadas, el concepto de capital social ha sido integrado al debate y discurso sobre el desarrollo, en términos de un activo de cooperación, reciprocidad y confianza, presente...

Hace aproximadamente dos décadas, el concepto de capital social ha sido integrado al debate y discurso sobre el desarrollo, en términos de un activo de cooperación, reciprocidad y confianza, presente...


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Facilitating the Accession of ESCAP Developing Countries to WTO through Regional Cooperation

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: August 2003 )

This report is adopted from The Regional Seminar on Facilitating the Accession of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Developing Countries to the World Trade Organization...

This report is adopted from The Regional Seminar on Facilitating the Accession of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Developing Countries to the World Trade Organization...


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Prevenir en Drogas

Enfoques Integrales y Contextos Culturales para Alimentar Buenas Prácticas

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: June 2003 )

A través de los cinco trabajos que incluye esta publicación, se proponen criterios renovados sobre la prevención del consumo de drogas ilícitas. En todos ellos, se privilegia la comprensión de los...

A través de los cinco trabajos que incluye esta publicación, se proponen criterios renovados sobre la prevención del consumo de drogas ilícitas. En todos ellos, se privilegia la comprensión de los...


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Trade beyond Doha

Prospects for the Asia-Pacific Least Developed Countries

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: May 2013, PDF: December 2011 )

Focusing on the Least Developed Countries located in the Asia-Pacific region, this study explores the impact of different approaches available to the LDCs and their partners in improving their...

Focusing on the Least Developed Countries located in the Asia-Pacific region, this study explores the impact of different approaches available to the LDCs and their partners in improving their...


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From Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Sustainability

Moving the Agenda Forward in Asia and the Pacific

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

This publication looks at recent developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) with particular attention to the growing role of impact investment and the need for greater convergence of global...

This publication looks at recent developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) with particular attention to the growing role of impact investment and the need for greater convergence of global...


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Estructura Social de la Argentina, La

Evidencias y Conjeturas Acerca de la Estratificación Actual

Series: Políticas Sociales
( Print: November 2002 )

Se analiza la estructura social de Argentina, en términos de indicadores de posición socioeconómica en escalas continuas de estratificación (nivel económico social).

Se analiza la estructura social de Argentina, en términos de indicadores de posición socioeconómica en escalas continuas de estratificación (nivel económico social).


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Agricultural Trade: Planting the Seeds of Regional Liberalization in Asia

A Study by the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: December 2007, PDF: April 2007 )

The objectives of the study are to map and analyse existing trade agreements in the region and their product coverage, particularly agricultural products, as well as associated tariff and non-tariff...

The objectives of the study are to map and analyse existing trade agreements in the region and their product coverage, particularly agricultural products, as well as associated tariff and non-tariff...


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Future Trade Research Areas that Matter to Developing Country Policymakers

A Regional Perspective on the Doha Development Agenda and Beyond

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: June 2008, PDF: April 2008 )

The volume is a collection of papers presented at the Post-Doha Research Agenda for Developing Countries in October 2006 that was aimed to identify important areas for trade policymaking in developing...

The volume is a collection of papers presented at the Post-Doha Research Agenda for Developing Countries in October 2006 that was aimed to identify important areas for trade policymaking in developing...


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Towards Coherent Policy Frameworks: Understanding Trade and Investment Linkages

Understanding Trade and Investment Linkages

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2009, PDF: April 2008 )

As economic integration continues, the distinction between domestic and international issues becomes more tenuous. Enhancing coordination and coherence among international trade, investment and...

As economic integration continues, the distinction between domestic and international issues becomes more tenuous. Enhancing coordination and coherence among international trade, investment and...


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Role of Regional Cooperation: Business Sector Development and South-South Investment

Business Sector Development and South-South Investment

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: June 2008, PDF: April 2008 )

This publication contains two papers that examine emerging issues in the field of business development among the developing Asia-Pacific countries and suggest some possibilities for regional...

This publication contains two papers that examine emerging issues in the field of business development among the developing Asia-Pacific countries and suggest some possibilities for regional...


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Impact of Trade Facilitation on Export Competitiveness

A Regional Perspective

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: April 2010, PDF: August 2010 )

This study is aimed to identify the major issues Asian developing countries must address to enhance export competitiveness through trade facilitation. The paper is composed of four parts. Part 1...

This study is aimed to identify the major issues Asian developing countries must address to enhance export competitiveness through trade facilitation. The paper is composed of four parts. Part 1...


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Creating Business and Social Value

The Asian Way to Integrate CSR into Business Strategies

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: September 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is used to describe the voluntary efforts of companies to assume a larger responsibility for the effect of their operations on society. As such, CSR is an...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is used to describe the voluntary efforts of companies to assume a larger responsibility for the effect of their operations on society. As such, CSR is an...


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Enabling Environment for the Successful Integration of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Global...

Country Studies of Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: March 2013, PDF: December 2011 )

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Asia and are effective job creators and income generators. In addition, SMEs play a key role in poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth. However...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Asia and are effective job creators and income generators. In addition, SMEs play a key role in poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth. However...


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Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business in Asia and the Pacific

The Role of Government

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2011 )

This policy-oriented paper identifies initiatives that policy-makers in the Asia Pacific region should duly consider for promoting CSR practices, at both the regional and national levels, and spanning...

This policy-oriented paper identifies initiatives that policy-makers in the Asia Pacific region should duly consider for promoting CSR practices, at both the regional and national levels, and spanning...


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Climate-smart Trade and Investment in Asia and the Pacific

Towards a Triple-win Outcome

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: October 2012, PDF: May 2012 )

Trade and investment indirectly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through the energy used in associated production and transportation processes to the extent that energy is generated on the basis...

Trade and investment indirectly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through the energy used in associated production and transportation processes to the extent that energy is generated on the basis...