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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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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
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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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...
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How to Integrate FDI and Skill Development
Lessons from Canada and Singapore
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: September 2011,
PDF: February 2012
)
TNCs, being on average more productive and technologyintensive than domestic firms, tend to bring positive contributions to the local economy, including in the form of skills development. TNC activity...
TNCs, being on average more productive and technologyintensive than domestic firms, tend to bring positive contributions to the local economy, including in the form of skills development. TNC activity...
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Best Practices in Investment for Development
How Post-conflict Countries can attract and Benefit from FDI - Lessons from Croatia and Mozambique
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: February 2011,
PDF: September 2011
)
Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires peace and stability. The purpose of this study is to examine the reverse relationship: whether, when and how FDI can be attracted and utilized in...
Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires peace and stability. The purpose of this study is to examine the reverse relationship: whether, when and how FDI can be attracted and utilized in...
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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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Best Practices in Investment for Development
How to Utilise FDI to Improve Infrastructure - Electricity - Lessons from Chile and New Zealand
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: October 2009
)
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...
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Best Practices in Investment for Development
How to Utilise FDI to Improve Transport Infrastructure - Roads - Lessons from Australia and Peru
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: October 2009
)
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...