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World Economic and Social Survey 1999
Trends and Policies in the World Economy
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: October 1999,
PDF: September 1999
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Part one. State of the World Economy: provides a chronicle of how large parts of the world economy were sent reeling in the past two years by the fragility of financial systems and their international...
Part one. State of the World Economy: provides a chronicle of how large parts of the world economy were sent reeling in the past two years by the fragility of financial systems and their international...
Estudio Económico y Social Mundial, 1999
Tendencias y Políticas en la Economía Mundial
Series: Estudio Económico y Social Mundial
( Print: January 2000
)
El propósito del Estudio Económico y Social Mundial es hacer un balance de la situación de los últimos tiempos para determinar la dirección en que probablemente se encaminará la economía en el futuro...
El propósito del Estudio Económico y Social Mundial es hacer un balance de la situación de los últimos tiempos para determinar la dirección en que probablemente se encaminará la economía en el futuro...
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World Economic and Social Survey 2014/2015
Learning from National Policies Supporting MDG Implementation
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: February 2016,
PDF: February 2016
)
The year 2015 was one of global action concerning the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other challenges. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development along with a set of new Sustainable...
The year 2015 was one of global action concerning the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other challenges. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development along with a set of new Sustainable...
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World Economic and Social Survey 2012
In Search of New Development Finance
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: June 2012,
PDF: June 2012
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The World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) is a yearly publication that provides objective analysis of pressing long-term social and economic development issues, and discusses the positive and...
The World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) is a yearly publication that provides objective analysis of pressing long-term social and economic development issues, and discusses the positive and...
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World Economic and Social Survey 2013
Sustainable Development Challenges
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: July 2013,
PDF: June 2013
)
The 2015 deadline to meet the targets of the Millennium Development Goals is fast approaching. There has been significant progress, but it is uneven. Meanwhile the context within which development...
The 2015 deadline to meet the targets of the Millennium Development Goals is fast approaching. There has been significant progress, but it is uneven. Meanwhile the context within which development...
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World Economic and Social Survey 2001
Trends and Policies in the World Economy
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: October 2001,
PDF: August 2001
)
Part one. State of the World Economy: chronicles how the very positive developments in output and international trade, with reasonably buoyant levels of international finance for emerging markets for...
Part one. State of the World Economy: chronicles how the very positive developments in output and international trade, with reasonably buoyant levels of international finance for emerging markets for...
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Estudio Económico y Social Mundial, 2001
Tendencias y Políticas de la Economía Mundial
Series: Estudio Económico y Social Mundial
( Print: October 2003
)
El propósito del Estudio Económico y Social Mundial es hacer un balance de la situación de los últimos tiempos para determinar la dirección en que probablemente se encaminará la economía en el futuro...
El propósito del Estudio Económico y Social Mundial es hacer un balance de la situación de los últimos tiempos para determinar la dirección en que probablemente se encaminará la economía en el futuro...
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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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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 Economic and Social Survey 1998
Trends and Policies in the World Economy
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: October 1998,
PDF: July 1998
)
Authoritative and reliable, the 1998 World Economic and Social Survey offers unique insight and commentary on current trends and policies in the world economy. Its forecasts and lucid descriptions...
Authoritative and reliable, the 1998 World Economic and Social Survey offers unique insight and commentary on current trends and policies in the world economy. Its forecasts and lucid descriptions...
Estudio Económico y Social Mundial, 1998
Tendencias y Políticas en la Economía Mundial
Series: Estudio Económico y Social Mundial
( Print: December 1998
)
La presente edición del Estudio Económico y Social Mundial se publica en un momento de incertidumbre en cuanto a la economía del mundo. En un año solamente y tras una serie de acontecimientos que...
La presente edición del Estudio Económico y Social Mundial se publica en un momento de incertidumbre en cuanto a la economía del mundo. En un año solamente y tras una serie de acontecimientos que...
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World Economic and Social Survey 2016
Climate Change Resilience - An Opportunity for Reducing Inequalities
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: October 2016,
PDF: October 2016
)
This edition of the World Economic and Social Survey contributes to the debate on the implementation challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In addressing the specific challenge of...
This edition of the World Economic and Social Survey contributes to the debate on the implementation challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In addressing the specific challenge 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 Economic and Social Survey 2002
Trends and Policies in the World Economy
Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: December 2002,
PDF: October 2006
)
Part I. State of the World Economy: In the second half of 2002, the world economy stands at a delicate juncture. After the weakest performance in a decade for the year as a whole, global economic...
Part I. State of the World Economy: In the second half of 2002, the world economy stands at a delicate juncture. After the weakest performance in a decade for the year as a whole, global economic...
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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...
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Strengthening Policies and Programmes on Social Safety Nets
Issues, Recommendations and Selected Studies
Series: Social Policy Paper
( Print: May 2002
)
Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...
Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up...