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Welfare Policies in the UNECE Region

Why so Different?

( Print: February 2007 )

This paper discusses why the UNECE countries have chosen rather different models of welfare state and, more generally, alternative policies to fight poverty. In particular, the paper focuses upon why...

This paper discusses why the UNECE countries have chosen rather different models of welfare state and, more generally, alternative policies to fight poverty. In particular, the paper focuses upon why...


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Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network

Blue Book, First Revised Edition

( Print: February 2007, PDF: January 2009 )

The objective of the “Blue book” is to establish an inventory of existing and envisaged standards and parameters of E waterways and ports in Europe and to show, on an internationally comparable basis...

The objective of the “Blue book” is to establish an inventory of existing and envisaged standards and parameters of E waterways and ports in Europe and to show, on an internationally comparable basis...


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Inventaire des Normes et Paramètres Principaux du Réseau des Voies Navigables E

Livre Bleu Première Edition Révisée

( Print: March 2007 )

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Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network

Blue Book First Revised Edition (Russian language)

( Print: March 2007 )

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Sustaining Growth in a Resource-based Economy

The Main Issues and the Specific Case of Russia

( Print: February 2006 )

This Paper argues that the challenges posed by resource dependence can be overcome if accompanied by the right economic policies. It then analyzes what these policies are, and how to set up economic...

This Paper argues that the challenges posed by resource dependence can be overcome if accompanied by the right economic policies. It then analyzes what these policies are, and how to set up economic...


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Accession of Central European Countries to the European Union, The

The Trade and Investment Effects on Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine

( Print: January 2004 )

The continued growth of the European Union (EU) will have important economic consequences both for the EU member states and for their trading partners, especially those at the new borders of the...

The continued growth of the European Union (EU) will have important economic consequences both for the EU member states and for their trading partners, especially those at the new borders of the...


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Role of Institutions in Economic Development, The

Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: January 2004 )

This paper discusses the role of institutions in economic development. The author puts forward an argument that the considerable gap in real income per capita between richer and poorer countries...

This paper discusses the role of institutions in economic development. The author puts forward an argument that the considerable gap in real income per capita between richer and poorer countries...


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Process of European Integration and the Future of Europe, The

Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: April 2005 )

The Mydral Lecture, delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 11 February 2004 is presented in this paper. In his lecture, Prof. Stiglitz offers...

The Mydral Lecture, delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 11 February 2004 is presented in this paper. In his lecture, Prof. Stiglitz offers...


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Domestic Savings and the Driving Forces of Investment in the ECE Emerging Market Economies

( Print: May 2005 )

This paper addresses some aspects of the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development in the ECE emerging market economies, focusing in the interrelation between national savings...

This paper addresses some aspects of the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development in the ECE emerging market economies, focusing in the interrelation between national savings...


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Global Governance

Lessons from Europe - Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: August 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Once a year, on the occasion of the Annual Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the ECE invites a distinguished economist to deliver the Myrdal Lecture on a major...

Once a year, on the occasion of the Annual Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the ECE invites a distinguished economist to deliver the Myrdal Lecture on a major...


Maintenance Management Manual with Special Reference to Developing Countries

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: January 1995 )

The objective of this book and of the maintenance function is to ensure the utilization of the most efficient production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under...

The objective of this book and of the maintenance function is to ensure the utilization of the most efficient production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under...


Manual for Small Industrial Business

Project Design and Appraisal

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: May 1995 )

This Manual provides guidance for the planning, analysis, appraisal and implementation of small- and medium-scale industrial investments. Drawing on broad-based experiences in the field of small...

This Manual provides guidance for the planning, analysis, appraisal and implementation of small- and medium-scale industrial investments. Drawing on broad-based experiences in the field of small...


Issues in the Commercialization of Biotechnology

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: May 1993 )

In-depth papers presented by experts in the field discuss the new dimensions being created by biotechnology. They review both general and product-oriented policies and programmes in developed and...

In-depth papers presented by experts in the field discuss the new dimensions being created by biotechnology. They review both general and product-oriented policies and programmes in developed and...


Software Industry

Current Trends and Implications for Developing Countries

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: December 1993 )

Today, software production is an industry essential for the growth of the economies of developing countries. This publication, along with presenting an overview of the industry, discusses market...

Today, software production is an industry essential for the growth of the economies of developing countries. This publication, along with presenting an overview of the industry, discusses market...


Technical Criteria for the Selection of Woodworking Machines (Book also reads in the second page the...

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: March 1992 )

This technical manual presents information to assist developing countries in the selection of the right type of machinery and equipment for processing forest resources. The areas covered include...

This technical manual presents information to assist developing countries in the selection of the right type of machinery and equipment for processing forest resources. The areas covered include...


Policies for Competition and Competitiveness

Case Study of Industry in Turkey

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: October 1995 )

The uniqueness of Turkey being at the crossroads where east meets west, provides an abundance of issues for research and analysis. The influence of the European economy on industrial development in...

The uniqueness of Turkey being at the crossroads where east meets west, provides an abundance of issues for research and analysis. The influence of the European economy on industrial development in...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Structural Timber and Related Products

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Strength Characteristics and Design

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Applications and Examples

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Introduction to Wood and Timber Engineering

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

From 2 to 20 May 1993, lectures were presented at the Timber Engineering Workshop (TEW) which took place in Melbourne, Australia, to present the greater use of timber as a structural material and help...

From 2 to 20 May 1993, lectures were presented at the Timber Engineering Workshop (TEW) which took place in Melbourne, Australia, to present the greater use of timber as a structural material and help...