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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2015
Disasters without Borders - Regional Resilience for Sustainable Development
Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2016,
PDF: February 2016
)
The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...
The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...
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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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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017
Leave No One Behind - Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Development
Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2018,
PDF: January 2018
)
This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...
This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...
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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
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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...
Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021
Resilience in a Riskier World – Managing Systemic Risks From Biological and Other Natural Hazards
Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: October 2021,
PDF: October 2021
)
This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...
This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...
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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2019
The Disaster Riskscape Across Asia-Pacific - Pathways for Resilience, Inclusion and Empowerment
Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2021,
PDF: January 2021
)
This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...
This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...
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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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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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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2012
Reducing Vulnerability and Exposure to Disasters
Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: May 2013,
PDF: March 2013
)
The main message of this publication is that exposure and vulnerability continue to be twin challenges for the region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, and...
The main message of this publication is that exposure and vulnerability continue to be twin challenges for the region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, and...
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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...