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Assessing compliance with the Nelson Mandela Rules

A checklist for internal inspection mechanisms

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela...

The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela...


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Resource Book on the Use of Force and Firearms in Law Enforcement

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of...

This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of...


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Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programmes

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education, vocational training and work in prisons.

The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education, vocational training and work in prisons.


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Handbook on Anti-Corruption Measures in Prisons

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( PDF: January 2018 )

Through this handbook, UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this...

Through this handbook, UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this...


Crisis Bancarias

Causas, Costos, Duración, Efectos y Opciones de Política

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: March 2000 )

Este trabajo analiza las crisis bancarias de un grupo de países del Hemisferio Occidental, Europa, Africa y Asia. El tema de las crisis bancarias ha cobrado particular relevancia en la literatura en...

Este trabajo analiza las crisis bancarias de un grupo de países del Hemisferio Occidental, Europa, Africa y Asia. El tema de las crisis bancarias ha cobrado particular relevancia en la literatura en...


Productividad del Sector Público, Evaluación de la Gestión del Gasto Público e Indicadores de...

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: October 2000 )

El objetivo del presente trabajo es hacer un diagnóstico preliminar del estado actual de los principales desarrollos en materia de gestión de los programas de gasto público en Guatemala, a través de...

El objetivo del presente trabajo es hacer un diagnóstico preliminar del estado actual de los principales desarrollos en materia de gestión de los programas de gasto público en Guatemala, a través de...


Descentralización, Pobreza y Acceso a los Servicios Sociales ¿Quién se Benefició del Gasto Social en...

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: September 2000 )

En la década de los noventa, Colombia llevó a cabo profundas reformas al marco regulatorio y legal de los sectores sociales. Los cambios tuvieron su origen en la nueva Constitución de 1991, que...

En la década de los noventa, Colombia llevó a cabo profundas reformas al marco regulatorio y legal de los sectores sociales. Los cambios tuvieron su origen en la nueva Constitución de 1991, que...


Finanzas Públicas y la Política Fiscal en las Economías de Centroamérica Durante los Años Noventa y...

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: June 2000 )

En este trabajo se presentan diversas propuestas para orientar la futura evolución de las políticas tributarias y de gasto en Centroamérica en el marco de una estrategia de transformación productiva...

En este trabajo se presentan diversas propuestas para orientar la futura evolución de las políticas tributarias y de gasto en Centroamérica en el marco de una estrategia de transformación productiva...


Logros y Retos de las Finanzas Públicas en México

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: August 2000 )

En los últimos años, se han instrumentado importantes reformas estructurales en México, con la finalidad de redefinir y precisar el papel del gobierno en la economía e impulsar el crecimiento...

En los últimos años, se han instrumentado importantes reformas estructurales en México, con la finalidad de redefinir y precisar el papel del gobierno en la economía e impulsar el crecimiento...


Financiamiento del Régimen Previsional Público en Argentina Después de la Reforma

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: June 2000 )

La reforma del sistema previsional argentino de 1993-1994 instituyó un sistema mixto, denominado 'Sistema Integrado de Jubilaciones y Pensiones' (SIJP), basado en la coexistencia de un régimen de...

La reforma del sistema previsional argentino de 1993-1994 instituyó un sistema mixto, denominado 'Sistema Integrado de Jubilaciones y Pensiones' (SIJP), basado en la coexistencia de un régimen de...


Sistemas de Inversión Publica en América Latina y el Caribe, Los

Series: Política Fiscal
( Print: June 2000 )

El primer capítulo de este trabajo observa por qué el Sector Público debe evaluar sus alternativas de inversión, primeramente de manera similar a la que lo hace el Sector Privado y luego aplicando...

El primer capítulo de este trabajo observa por qué el Sector Público debe evaluar sus alternativas de inversión, primeramente de manera similar a la que lo hace el Sector Privado y luego aplicando...


Disarmament and National Security in an Interdependent World

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: October 1993 )

The end of the cold war does not mark the end of conflict. Regional instability and intra-State violence still remain a problem. This publication discusses the subject of disarmament and national...

The end of the cold war does not mark the end of conflict. Regional instability and intra-State violence still remain a problem. This publication discusses the subject of disarmament and national...


Regional Approaches to Confidence and Security Building Measures

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: December 1993 )

Discusses the current situations in the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific and Europe as they continue their pursuit for solutions to confidence and security building.

Discusses the current situations in the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific and Europe as they continue their pursuit for solutions to confidence and security building.


Co-operation in the Maintenance of Peace and Security, and Disarmament

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: May 1994 )

In the pursuit of regional solutions to regional problems, this publication discusses the idea of cooperation in the maintenance of peace and security and disarmament highlighting the interconnections...

In the pursuit of regional solutions to regional problems, this publication discusses the idea of cooperation in the maintenance of peace and security and disarmament highlighting the interconnections...


Security, Disarmament and Confidence-Building in the CIS Context

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: September 1994 )

With the break-up of the Soviet Union, the Newly Independent States experienced a great socio-economic crisis fuelling the volatility of the political sphere. Instability in both areas stymied an...

With the break-up of the Soviet Union, the Newly Independent States experienced a great socio-economic crisis fuelling the volatility of the political sphere. Instability in both areas stymied an...


Transparency in Armaments

Regional Dialogue and Disarmament

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: September 1994 )

In seeking to pursue solutions to regional problems, especially that of disarmament and international security, regional dialogue is being encouraged within the international community. Experts on...

In seeking to pursue solutions to regional problems, especially that of disarmament and international security, regional dialogue is being encouraged within the international community. Experts on...


Disarmament and Security Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: November 1992 )

This publication discusses the complex and multifaceted security challenges such as territorial disputes, ethnic violence, cold war policies and sectarian strife and their effects on disarmament and...

This publication discusses the complex and multifaceted security challenges such as territorial disputes, ethnic violence, cold war policies and sectarian strife and their effects on disarmament and...


Disarmament and Security in Africa

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: December 1992 )

This publication offers a frank discussion on disarmament and security in Africa. It examines the role of the United Nations in the area of arms limitation and disarmament; the pre- and post-cold war...

This publication offers a frank discussion on disarmament and security in Africa. It examines the role of the United Nations in the area of arms limitation and disarmament; the pre- and post-cold war...


National Security and Confidence-building in the Asia-Pacific Region

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: May 1993 )

This publication examines current security trends in the Asia-Pacific region and assesses the practical value of arms limitation and confidence-building techniques in relation to the settlement of...

This publication examines current security trends in the Asia-Pacific region and assesses the practical value of arms limitation and confidence-building techniques in relation to the settlement of...


Confidence and Security-building Measures in Southern Africa

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: July 1993 )

In the face of improved international relations, regional and subregional issues have acquired additional urgency and importance in the field of disarmament and international security. This...

In the face of improved international relations, regional and subregional issues have acquired additional urgency and importance in the field of disarmament and international security. This...