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Highlights in Space 1997

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 1999 )

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...


Highlights in Space 1999

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2000 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...


Highlights in Space 2001

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 2002 )

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...


Highlights in Space 1998

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law


Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 1999 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...


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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples' Access to Health Services

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: March 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

This publication sets out to examine the major challenges for indigenous peoples to obtain adequate access to and utilization of quality health care services. It provides an important background to...

This publication sets out to examine the major challenges for indigenous peoples to obtain adequate access to and utilization of quality health care services. It provides an important background to...


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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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Highlights in Space 2002

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2003 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...


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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Education

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: January 2018, PDF: December 2017 )

At its first session, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) requested the United Nations System to produce a report on the state of the world’s indigenous peoples (SOWIP)...

At its first session, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) requested the United Nations System to produce a report on the state of the world’s indigenous peoples (SOWIP)...


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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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Highlights in Space 2005

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: March 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...


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Highlights in Space 2003

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: March 2004 )

This publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses advances in space research made in 2003.

This publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses advances in space research made in 2003.


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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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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: September 2019, PDF: September 2019 )

On 13 September 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It marked the culmination of decades of struggle among indigenous...

On 13 September 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It marked the culmination of decades of struggle among indigenous...


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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: December 2009, PDF: May 2011 )

While indigenous peoples make up around 370 million of the world’s population – some 5 per cent – they constitute around one-third of the world’s 900 million extremely poor rural people. Every day...

While indigenous peoples make up around 370 million of the world’s population – some 5 per cent – they constitute around one-third of the world’s 900 million extremely poor rural people. Every day...


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Highlights in Space 2008

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 2009 )

This authoritative and comprehensive CD-ROM reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. Compiled from reports prepared for the...

This authoritative and comprehensive CD-ROM reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. Compiled from reports prepared for the...


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Highlights in Space 2004

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...


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Highlights in Space 2010 (CD-ROM)

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law


Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2011, PDF: February 2011 )

This 2010 review of latest developments in space science, technology, space applications, international collaboration and space law has the aim to inform a broad worldwide audience of recent...

This 2010 review of latest developments in space science, technology, space applications, international collaboration and space law has the aim to inform a broad worldwide audience of recent...


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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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Highlights in Space 2007

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: August 2008, PDF: April 2008 )

This authoritative and comprehensive publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. Compiled from reports prepared for the...

This authoritative and comprehensive publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. Compiled from reports prepared for the...