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Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in West Asia

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: June 2002 )

The West Asian Region is characterized by its aridity and vast deserts where water evaporates quickly or is absorbed into the soil before it can be properly used or contained. Throughout history...

The West Asian Region is characterized by its aridity and vast deserts where water evaporates quickly or is absorbed into the soil before it can be properly used or contained. Throughout history...


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Environmentally Sound Technologies for Wastewater and Stormwater Management

An International Source Book

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: June 2002 )

This publication is a sequel to the 'International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management'. The urgent need for information on how to deal with...

This publication is a sequel to the 'International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management'. The urgent need for information on how to deal with...


Integrated Waste Management Practices to Protect Freshwater Resources

Case Studies from West Asia, the Mediterranean and the Arab Region

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: March 2002 )

The 1999 Inter-Regional Workshop on Technologies for Waste Management was organized in response to the growing needs of cities in West Asia, the Mediterranean and the Arab Region to build their...

The 1999 Inter-Regional Workshop on Technologies for Waste Management was organized in response to the growing needs of cities in West Asia, the Mediterranean and the Arab Region to build their...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Small Island Developing States

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: August 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Latin America and the...

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in East and Central Europe

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in some Asian Countries

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Africa

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


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Africa Human Development Report 2016

Accelerating Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Africa

Series: Africa Human Development Report
( Print: January 2017, PDF: January 2017 )

This report follows the 2012 Africa Human Development Report, which looked at the importance of assuring food security for all Africans. The two reports share a common objective of addressing what...

This report follows the 2012 Africa Human Development Report, which looked at the importance of assuring food security for all Africans. The two reports share a common objective of addressing what...


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Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique 2016

Accélérer les progrès en faveur de l’égalité des genres et de l’autonomisation des femmes

Series: Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique
( Print: January 2017, PDF: January 2017 )

Le Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique 2016, consacré à l’égalité des sexes, fait suite au Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique de 2012, qui s’était penché sur l’importance d...

Le Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique 2016, consacré à l’égalité des sexes, fait suite au Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique de 2012, qui s’était penché sur l’importance d...


Technology Needs for Lake Management in Indonesia Case Studies

Lakes Rawa Danau and Rawa Pening, Java

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 2000 )

This publication provides a general diagnostic analysis of Rawa Danau and Rawa Penning. It describes and discusses environmentally sound technologies and management practices that are appropriate for...

This publication provides a general diagnostic analysis of Rawa Danau and Rawa Penning. It describes and discusses environmentally sound technologies and management practices that are appropriate for...


Planning and Management of Lakes and Reservoirs

An Integrated Approach to Eutrophication

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 2000 )

This book is the result of the participation of 26 experts involved with the management of freshwater resources from Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Oceania. Their experiences on the...

This book is the result of the participation of 26 experts involved with the management of freshwater resources from Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Oceania. Their experiences on the...


Planning and Management of Lakes and Reservoirs

An Integrated Approach to Eutrophication - A Student's Guide

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: July 2001 )

This publication provides an overview of the problems and possible solutions associated with eutrophication in freshwater lakes and reservoirs. It takes a look at the origins of the problems, their...

This publication provides an overview of the problems and possible solutions associated with eutrophication in freshwater lakes and reservoirs. It takes a look at the origins of the problems, their...


Technical Workbook on Environmental Management Tools for Decision Analysis

Technical Reference and Workbook

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: December 2000 )

A recurrent subject of discussion is the need for integrating environmental considerations in making decisions that have impact on development, whether at the national, industrial or community level...

A recurrent subject of discussion is the need for integrating environmental considerations in making decisions that have impact on development, whether at the national, industrial or community level...


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Africa Human Development Report 2012

Towards a Food Secure Future

Series: Africa Human Development Report
( Print: May 2012, PDF: August 2012 )

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of hunger in the world. Until this situation improves, the human development prospects of millions of Africans will remain at risk. UNDP’s first Africa...

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of hunger in the world. Until this situation improves, the human development prospects of millions of Africans will remain at risk. UNDP’s first Africa...


Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique 2012

Vers une sécurité alimentaire durable

Series: Rapport sur le développement humain en Afrique
( Print: July 2015 )

e rapport indique clairement que l’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique subsaharienne ne repose pas seulement sur l’augmentation de la production agricole, ni même sur le renforcement de...

e rapport indique clairement que l’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique subsaharienne ne repose pas seulement sur l’augmentation de la production agricole, ni même sur le renforcement de...


Environmental Risk Assessment for Sustainable Cities

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: February 1997 )

This unique publication provides important background information on environmental risk assessments to acquaint all managers and planners with the process and to develop an integrated approach that...

This unique publication provides important background information on environmental risk assessments to acquaint all managers and planners with the process and to develop an integrated approach that...


International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management

Series: Technical Publication Series
( Print: February 1997 )

The primary intended audience of this new and important book is urban managers and others involved in solid waste in developing countries who can use the information presented here to guide their...

The primary intended audience of this new and important book is urban managers and others involved in solid waste in developing countries who can use the information presented here to guide their...