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World Statistics Pocketbook 1998

World Statistics Pocketbook 1998

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: August 1999, PDF: November 1998 )

This handy statistical pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 208 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key...

This handy statistical pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 208 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key...


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World Statistics Pocketbook 2015 Edition

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: November 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

This edition of the World Statistics Pocketbook is the thirty-third in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the...

This edition of the World Statistics Pocketbook is the thirty-third in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the...


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World Statistics Pocketbook 2014 Edition

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: June 2014, PDF: July 2014 )

The 2014 edition is the 33rd in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the Statistics Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Over 50...

The 2014 edition is the 33rd in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the Statistics Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Over 50...


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Human Rights in the Administration of Justice

A Manual for Judges, Prosecutors and Lawyers

Series: Professional Training Series in Human Rights
( Print: February 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Independent legal professionals play a fundamental role in the administration of justice and the protection of human rights. Judges, prosecutors and lawyers need to have access to information on the...

Independent legal professionals play a fundamental role in the administration of justice and the protection of human rights. Judges, prosecutors and lawyers need to have access to information on the...


Human Rights Training

A Manual on Human Rights Training Methodology

Series: Professional Training Series in Human Rights
( Print: September 2000 )

The publication presents human rights training methodology developed on the basis of the experience gained by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) throughout the...

The publication presents human rights training methodology developed on the basis of the experience gained by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) throughout the...


Capacitación en Materia de Derechos Humanos

Manual de Metodología de la Capacitación en Materia de Derechos Humanos

Series: Serie de Capacitación Profesional
( Print: October 2001 )

La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos se ha dedicado muchos años a la capacitación de personas que trabajan en distintas profesiones en esferas de los...

La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos se ha dedicado muchos años a la capacitación de personas que trabajan en distintas profesiones en esferas de los...


Formation aux Droits de l'Homme

Guide de Formation á l'Intention des Professionnels adultes

Series: Série sur la Formation Professionnelle
( Print: January 2001 )

Cet ouvrage offre une méthodologie de la formation aux droits de l'homme à l'intention de professionnels adultes. Il indique comment parvenir à une méthode de formation efficace et fournit des...

Cet ouvrage offre une méthodologie de la formation aux droits de l'homme à l'intention de professionnels adultes. Il indique comment parvenir à une méthode de formation efficace et fournit des...


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World Statistics Pocketbook 2000

World Statistics Pocketbook 2000

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: October 2001, PDF: November 2000 )

This handy statistical pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 209 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key...

This handy statistical pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 209 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key...


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Policies and Programmes for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific

Selected Studies

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

Asia and the Pacific is witnessing the fact that older persons are becoming a larger and more visible part of the economic, social and political landscape. In three parts, this publication focuses on...

Asia and the Pacific is witnessing the fact that older persons are becoming a larger and more visible part of the economic, social and political landscape. In three parts, this publication focuses on...


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Working towards Social Integration in the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

The approach to several key issues related to social integration in the ESCAP region have undergone profound changes. Market-based solutions such as employment generation and skills training in the...

The approach to several key issues related to social integration in the ESCAP region have undergone profound changes. Market-based solutions such as employment generation and skills training in the...


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Emerging Role of the Private Sector in Delivering Social Services in the ESCAP Region, The

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002 )

This paper elaborates on the current approaches in viewing the private sector as either a partner or a separate entity in delivering such basic social services as education, healthcare, water and...

This paper elaborates on the current approaches in viewing the private sector as either a partner or a separate entity in delivering such basic social services as education, healthcare, water and...


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Reducing Poverty and Promoting Social Protection

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2002 )

This issue of the Social Policy Paper Series includes three papers. The first is an overview of regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, primarily in the ESCAP Region. The second reviews...

This issue of the Social Policy Paper Series includes three papers. The first is an overview of regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, primarily in the ESCAP Region. The second reviews...


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Training Manual on Human Rights Monitoring

Series: Professional Training Series in Human Rights
( Print: April 2002 )

This manual is one component of a two-part package of materials for training on human rights monitoring for UN human rights officers and other human rights monitors. This training manual provides...

This manual is one component of a two-part package of materials for training on human rights monitoring for UN human rights officers and other human rights monitors. This training manual provides...


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Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged in Asia and the Pacific

Major Trends and Issues

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This paper presents an overview of social services in Asia and the Pacific. It analyzes the access to social services by the poor and disadvantaged and examines important related issues. The following...

This paper presents an overview of social services in Asia and the Pacific. It analyzes the access to social services by the poor and disadvantaged and examines important related issues. The following...


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World Statistics Pocketbook 1997

World Statistics Pocketbook 1997

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: November 1998, PDF: November 1997 )

Intended for those who want to have a convenient ready source of statistical data, the World Statistics Pocketbook covers, among other areas, demography and labour force, national accounts...

Intended for those who want to have a convenient ready source of statistical data, the World Statistics Pocketbook covers, among other areas, demography and labour force, national accounts...


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World Statistics Pocketbook, 2016 Edition

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: July 2016, PDF: July 2016 )

This edition of the World Statistics Pocketbook is the fortieth in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of...

This edition of the World Statistics Pocketbook is the fortieth in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of...


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National Policies and Programmes on Ageing in Asia and the Pacific

An Overview and Lessons Learned

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: December 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...

This publication provides an overview of national policies and programmes on ageing in Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the analysis of major issues and examines lessons learned. The publication is...


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Ageing in Asia and the Pacific

Emerging Issues and Successful Practices

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: July 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...

The number of elderly in Asia will more than double by 2025: 705 million against 322 million in 2000. This publication addresses major policy implications of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific...


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World Statistics Pocketbook 2001

World Statistics Pocketbook 2001

Series: World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
( Print: April 2002, PDF: November 2001 )

This handy statistical pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 209 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key...

This handy statistical pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 209 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key...


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Pathfinders

Towards Full Participation and Equality of Persons with Disabilities in the ESCAP Region

Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: June 2002 )

Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...

Since the inception of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, ESCAP has been conducting reviews of the progress in achieving the goals of the Decade, in particular, the implementation of...