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Management of Latin American River Basins

Amazon, Plata and Sao Francisco

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: August 1999 )

The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...

The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...


Water for Urban Areas

Challenges and Perspective

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: March 2000 )

By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...

By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...


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Disability at a Glance 2015

Strengthening Employment Prospects for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: February 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This publication focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and offers solutions to strengthen their employment prospects. It offers a regional...

This publication focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and offers solutions to strengthen their employment prospects. It offers a regional...


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International Waters in Southern Africa

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: April 2003 )

Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...

Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...


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Disability at a Glance 2006

A Profile of 28 Countries and Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: January 2007, PDF: October 2006 )

The Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons started with the premise of promoting a paradigm shift from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach towards disability. The current publication aims...

The Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons started with the premise of promoting a paradigm shift from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach towards disability. The current publication aims...


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Disability at a Glance 2023

Disability at a Glance 2023

Catalysts of Change: Disability Inclusion in Business in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: January 2024, PDF: December 2023 )

The private sector has a pivotal role to play in accelerating disability-inclusive sustainable development. Mainstreaming disability inclusion into every aspect of business presents opportunities for...

The private sector has a pivotal role to play in accelerating disability-inclusive sustainable development. Mainstreaming disability inclusion into every aspect of business presents opportunities for...


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Disability at a Glance 2021

The Shaping of Disability-inclusive Employment in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: January 2022, PDF: January 2022 )

Disability-inclusive employment has yet to be achieved in the Asia-Pacific region, home to 472 million working-age persons with disabilities. Employment data concerning persons with disabilities are...

Disability-inclusive employment has yet to be achieved in the Asia-Pacific region, home to 472 million working-age persons with disabilities. Employment data concerning persons with disabilities are...


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Mankind and the Oceans

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2005 )

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...


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Disability at a Glance 2009

A Profile of 36 Countries and Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: April 2010, PDF: August 2010 )

The publication provides a snapshot of disability statistics and information in the region, particularly with regards to the population of persons with disabilities, the definition of disability, and...

The publication provides a snapshot of disability statistics and information in the region, particularly with regards to the population of persons with disabilities, the definition of disability, and...


Sustainable Development of the Ganges Brahmaputra-Meghna Basins

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2001 )

The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken...

The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken...


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Disability at a Glance 2019

Disability at a Glance 2019

Investing in Accessibility in Asia and the Pacific - Strategic Approaches to Achieving Disability...

Series: Disability at a Glance
( PDF: December 2019 )

Persons with disabilities face numerous barriers that restrict their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. This publication illustrates the need for increased...

Persons with disabilities face numerous barriers that restrict their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. This publication illustrates the need for increased...


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Disability at a Glance 2012

Strengthening the Evidence Base in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Disability at a Glance
( Print: May 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

With the conclusion of the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003-2012, and the proclamation of the new Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022, UN Economic and...

With the conclusion of the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003-2012, and the proclamation of the new Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022, UN Economic and...


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Water Management in Islam

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2001 )

In the Middle East and North Africa, water is rapidly becoming the key development issue. The region has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and scarce natural water supplies. This...

In the Middle East and North Africa, water is rapidly becoming the key development issue. The region has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and scarce natural water supplies. This...