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International Financial Reform
The Broad Agenda
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: November 1999
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This publication argues that the agenda for international financial reform must be broadened in at least two senses. First of all, it should go beyond the issues of financial prevention and resolution...
This publication argues that the agenda for international financial reform must be broadened in at least two senses. First of all, it should go beyond the issues of financial prevention and resolution...
Algunas Características de la Economía Brasileña desde la Adopción del Plan Real
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: December 1999
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En el presente documento se examinan los principales resultados del plan de estabilización aplicado en Brasil, desde su adopción hace cinco años, en julio de 1994. Luego de analizar el desempeño de la...
En el presente documento se examinan los principales resultados del plan de estabilización aplicado en Brasil, desde su adopción hace cinco años, en julio de 1994. Luego de analizar el desempeño de la...
Desafío de las Nuevas Negociaciones Comerciales Multilaterales para América Latina y el Caribe
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: January 2000
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Petites Economies d'Amerique Latine at des Caraïbes
Croissance, Overture Commerciale et Relations Inter-regionales
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: March 2002
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Analyse des principales caractéristiques des petites économies d'Amérique Latine et des Caraïbes, ainsi que de leurs implications sur leur croissance et leurs options de politique économique. L...
Analyse des principales caractéristiques des petites économies d'Amérique Latine et des Caraïbes, ainsi que de leurs implications sur leur croissance et leurs options de politique économique. L...
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Policies and Programmes for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific
Selected Studies
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
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Asia and the Pacific is witnessing the fact that older persons are becoming a larger and more visible part of the economic, social and political landscape. In three parts, this publication focuses on...
Asia and the Pacific is witnessing the fact that older persons are becoming a larger and more visible part of the economic, social and political landscape. In three parts, this publication focuses on...
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Working towards Social Integration in the ESCAP Region
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
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The approach to several key issues related to social integration in the ESCAP region have undergone profound changes. Market-based solutions such as employment generation and skills training in the...
The approach to several key issues related to social integration in the ESCAP region have undergone profound changes. Market-based solutions such as employment generation and skills training in the...
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Emerging Role of the Private Sector in Delivering Social Services in the ESCAP Region, The
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
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This paper elaborates on the current approaches in viewing the private sector as either a partner or a separate entity in delivering such basic social services as education, healthcare, water and...
This paper elaborates on the current approaches in viewing the private sector as either a partner or a separate entity in delivering such basic social services as education, healthcare, water and...
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Reducing Poverty and Promoting Social Protection
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2002
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This issue of the Social Policy Paper Series includes three papers. The first is an overview of regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, primarily in the ESCAP Region. The second reviews...
This issue of the Social Policy Paper Series includes three papers. The first is an overview of regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, primarily in the ESCAP Region. The second reviews...
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Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged in Asia and the Pacific
Major Trends and Issues
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003,
PDF: October 2006
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This paper presents an overview of social services in Asia and the Pacific. It analyzes the access to social services by the poor and disadvantaged and examines important related issues. The following...
This paper presents an overview of social services in Asia and the Pacific. It analyzes the access to social services by the poor and disadvantaged and examines important related issues. The following...
Finding Solutions to the Debt Problems of Developing Countries
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999
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Foreign debt has been the focus of much attention and contention over the years. The debt 'hangover' of many developing countries and particularly of the heavily indebted poor countries has not been...
Foreign debt has been the focus of much attention and contention over the years. The debt 'hangover' of many developing countries and particularly of the heavily indebted poor countries has not been...
Reforming the International Financial Architecture
Consensus and Divergence
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999
)
This publication reviews the current controversy on the reform of the international financial architecture. It discusses essential propositions for a relevant reform, areas of growing consensus and...
This publication reviews the current controversy on the reform of the international financial architecture. It discusses essential propositions for a relevant reform, areas of growing consensus and...
América Latina en la Agenda de Transformaciones Estructurales de la Unión Europea
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999
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Este documento examina la posición de los países latinoamericanos en el comercio de bienes y servicios y en la inversión extranjera directa de la Unión Europea (UE). También describe, en forma...
Este documento examina la posición de los países latinoamericanos en el comercio de bienes y servicios y en la inversión extranjera directa de la Unión Europea (UE). También describe, en forma...
Economía Brasileña ante el Plan Real y su Crisis, La
Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999
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El Plan Real, identificado en ocasiones sólo como un plan de estabilización, fue diseñando como un programa de cambios profundos de la economía y la sociedad brasileñas. En este trabajo se describe la...
El Plan Real, identificado en ocasiones sólo como un plan de estabilización, fue diseñando como un programa de cambios profundos de la economía y la sociedad brasileñas. En este trabajo se describe la...
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National Policies and Programmes on Ageing in Asia and the Pacific
An Overview and Lessons Learned
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2003,
PDF: October 2006
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This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...
This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...
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Ageing in Asia and the Pacific
Emerging Issues and Successful Practices
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003,
PDF: October 2006
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The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...
The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...
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Pathfinders
Towards Full Participation and Equality of Persons with Disabilities in the ESCAP Region
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: June 2002
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Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...
Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...
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Strengthening Policies and Programmes on Social Safety Nets
Issues, Recommendations and Selected Studies
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
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Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...
Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...
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Social Development Management Information System (SOMIS)
Experience and Lessons Learned
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
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This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled “Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives”, with...
This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled “Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives”, with...
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International Migration
An Emerging Opportunity for the Socio-economic Development of the ESCAP Region
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2002
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This paper discusses the current approaches to international migration as an emerging social development issue that merits attention in the post-Copenhagen Declaration years. Special emphasis is...
This paper discusses the current approaches to international migration as an emerging social development issue that merits attention in the post-Copenhagen Declaration years. Special emphasis is...
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Focus on Ability, Celebrate Diversity
Highlights of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons 1993-2002
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2004
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The progressive steps that are being taken at the national, sub-regional and regional levels to fulfill the objectives of the first Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons are examined in this...
The progressive steps that are being taken at the national, sub-regional and regional levels to fulfill the objectives of the first Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons are examined in this...