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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...


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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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...


Development and Conservation of Groundwater Resources and Water Related Natural Disasters and Their...

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: January 1989 )

Provides guidance to governments in formulating and adapting national policies and programmes, studies problems caused by natural disasters and long-term effective measures to mitigate their effects.

Provides guidance to governments in formulating and adapting national policies and programmes, studies problems caused by natural disasters and long-term effective measures to mitigate their effects.


Water Quality Monitoring in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: August 1991 )

This report presents state-of-the-art water quality monitoring programmes and an overview of monitoring water quality in the Asian and Pacific region. Country status reports on drinking water quality...

This report presents state-of-the-art water quality monitoring programmes and an overview of monitoring water quality in the Asian and Pacific region. Country status reports on drinking water quality...


Urban Flood Loss Prevention and Mitigation

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: July 1991 )

This investigative report identifies the aspects of urban flooding common and peculiar to particular urban areas in Asia and gives recommendations on solving the consequential problems of flooding in...

This investigative report identifies the aspects of urban flooding common and peculiar to particular urban areas in Asia and gives recommendations on solving the consequential problems of flooding in...


Forecasting, Preparedness and Other Operational Measures for Water-related Natural Disaster...

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: November 1992 )

This publication gives an in-depth assessment of current preparedness programmes, forecasting systems and operational methods for water-related natural disaster reduction in the ESCAP region. Numerous...

This publication gives an in-depth assessment of current preparedness programmes, forecasting systems and operational methods for water-related natural disaster reduction in the ESCAP region. Numerous...


Groundwater Quality and Monitoring in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: November 1992 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion of state-of-the-art water quality monitoring programmes in the region. Included are status reports by country, technical and scientific reports on...

This publication offers an in-depth discussion of state-of-the-art water quality monitoring programmes in the region. Included are status reports by country, technical and scientific reports on...


Towards an Environmentally Sound and Sustainable Development of Water Resources in Asia and the...

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: August 1993 )

This publication places the issue of water resources in the wider context of sustainable development. Water resources experts from the region report on water quality, supply, flood and environment...

This publication places the issue of water resources in the wider context of sustainable development. Water resources experts from the region report on water quality, supply, flood and environment...


Urban Water Resources Management

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: March 1994 )

The ever-increasing demand for water by a growing population and expanding industrial and agricultural activities are placing a heavy burden on existing water resources in the Asian and Pacific region...

The ever-increasing demand for water by a growing population and expanding industrial and agricultural activities are placing a heavy burden on existing water resources in the Asian and Pacific region...


Computer Applications for Groundwater Assessment and Management

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: June 1995 )

We are shown here how the use of computers for groundwater studies can help in the proper assessment, development, efficient use and management of water resources for many future years. Also of great...

We are shown here how the use of computers for groundwater studies can help in the proper assessment, development, efficient use and management of water resources for many future years. Also of great...


Guidebook to Water Resources, Use and Management in Asia and the Pacific

Water Resources and Water Use

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: December 1997 )

This report of the expert group meeting reviews: the status of protection of water resources, water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the ESCAP region; strategies and methodologies for effective...

This report of the expert group meeting reviews: the status of protection of water resources, water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the ESCAP region; strategies and methodologies for effective...


Integrated Water Resources Management in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: May 1996 )

An invaluable publication for all, especially those involved with international organizations, containing an analysis of water resources availability and use and, an overview of future water demand.

An invaluable publication for all, especially those involved with international organizations, containing an analysis of water resources availability and use and, an overview of future water demand.


Water Pricing Policies and Structures and Investment Promotion in the Water Sector in Asia and the...

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: June 1997 )

Water demand management is recognized as being increasingly important in the Asia-Pacific region. One strategy towards effective water demand management is to establish and implement appropriate water...

Water demand management is recognized as being increasingly important in the Asia-Pacific region. One strategy towards effective water demand management is to establish and implement appropriate water...


Guidelines and Manual on the Protection and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Rivers

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: July 2000 )

Rapid urban population growth and expansion of industrialization are factors that have resulted in indiscriminate discharging of industrial and human wastes into rivers. This publication presents...

Rapid urban population growth and expansion of industrialization are factors that have resulted in indiscriminate discharging of industrial and human wastes into rivers. This publication presents...


Wastewater Management Policies and Practices in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: August 2000 )

In Asia and the Pacific, the proper removal and disposal of sewage and other polluted waters have been a major problem to governments for years and continue to present a serious challenge. This...

In Asia and the Pacific, the proper removal and disposal of sewage and other polluted waters have been a major problem to governments for years and continue to present a serious challenge. This...


Principles and Practices of Water Allocation Among Water-Use Sectors

Series: Water Resources Series
( Print: May 2001 )

Almost all countries in Asia and the Pacific have reached an era in which water has become a scarce resource. Shortages of water supply will become a major constraint on social development and well...

Almost all countries in Asia and the Pacific have reached an era in which water has become a scarce resource. Shortages of water supply will become a major constraint on social development and well...