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State of Commodity Dependence 2016

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( Print: January 2018, PDF: July 2017 )

The 2016 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains 135 individual country profiles, each comprising 40 indicators mostly related to the three main dimensions of commodity dependence...

The 2016 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains 135 individual country profiles, each comprising 40 indicators mostly related to the three main dimensions of commodity dependence...


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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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State of Commodity Dependence 2023

State of Commodity Dependence 2023

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( Print: July 2023, PDF: August 2023 )

A country is export commodity-dependent (from now on “commodity dependent”) when its exports are heavily concentrated on primary commodities. The source of commodity dependence can be linked to...

A country is export commodity-dependent (from now on “commodity dependent”) when its exports are heavily concentrated on primary commodities. The source of commodity dependence can be linked to...


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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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State of Commodity Dependence 2019

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

This publication contains 189 individual country profiles, each comprising 30 indicators mostly related to the four main dimensions of commodity dependence, namely: merchandise and commodity export...

This publication contains 189 individual country profiles, each comprising 30 indicators mostly related to the four main dimensions of commodity dependence, namely: merchandise and commodity export...


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State of Commodity Dependence 2021

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( Print: October 2021, PDF: October 2021 )

This 2021 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains statistical profiles for 195 UNCTAD member States. Comprised of around 30 indicators, it demonstrates the extent of each country’s...

This 2021 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains statistical profiles for 195 UNCTAD member States. Comprised of around 30 indicators, it demonstrates the extent of each country’s...


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State of Commodity Dependence 2014

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( PDF: April 2015 )

The 2014 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains 135 individual country profiles presenting various that are comparable across countries. For every country, reference data are also...

The 2014 edition of the State of Commodity Dependence contains 135 individual country profiles presenting various that are comparable across countries. For every country, reference data are also...


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State of Commodity Dependence 2012

Series: The State of Commodity Dependence
( PDF: May 2012 )

The State of Commodity Dependence 2012 was prepared by the Special Unit on Commodities (SUC) of UNCTAD. This document aims to provide an individual country overview of the commodity-related situation...

The State of Commodity Dependence 2012 was prepared by the Special Unit on Commodities (SUC) of UNCTAD. This document aims to provide an individual country overview of the commodity-related situation...


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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...