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Asian Economic Crisis

Causes, Consequences and Policy Lessons

Series: Development Papers
( Print: July 2000 )

The objective of the study is to promote better and wider understanding of the causes of the 1997 Asian economic crisis and to reflect on lessons that could be drawn for formulating policy responses...

The objective of the study is to promote better and wider understanding of the causes of the 1997 Asian economic crisis and to reflect on lessons that could be drawn for formulating policy responses...


Basic Facts About the United Nations 1998

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: October 1998 )

This new updated edition of Basic Facts About the United Nations reflects the wide range of concerns and multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It...

This new updated edition of Basic Facts About the United Nations reflects the wide range of concerns and multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It...


ABC de las Naciones Unidas

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: May 1999 )

Este libro es una introducción general del papel y las funciones de las Naciones Unidas y sus organismos conexos, donde se destacan y describen los principales objetivos y logros de la Organización.

Este libro es una introducción general del papel y las funciones de las Naciones Unidas y sus organismos conexos, donde se destacan y describen los principales objetivos y logros de la Organización.


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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2014

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: October 2013, PDF: December 2014 )

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...


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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2014 (Chinese language)

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: September 2015, PDF: September 2015 )

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2017

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: June 2018, PDF: June 2018 )

This publication informs inter-governmental and inter-agency regional decision making in support of implementing the 2030 Agenda in the region. It highlights areas where progress has been made...

This publication informs inter-governmental and inter-agency regional decision making in support of implementing the 2030 Agenda in the region. It highlights areas where progress has been made...


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Export Diversification and Economic Growth

The Experience of Selected Least Developed Countries

Series: Development Papers
( Print: February 2005 )

It is generally agreed that export diversification in terms of both non-traditional and traditional commodities is critical to growth and development in small, low-income economies such as least...

It is generally agreed that export diversification in terms of both non-traditional and traditional commodities is critical to growth and development in small, low-income economies such as least...


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Income Generation and Poverty Reduction

Experiences of Selected Asian Countries

Series: Development Papers
( Print: June 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

The present volume of Development Papers addresses the subjects of poverty alleviation and income and employment generation in selected Asian Countries. It is based on country assessment studies...

The present volume of Development Papers addresses the subjects of poverty alleviation and income and employment generation in selected Asian Countries. It is based on country assessment studies...


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Microfinance for Poverty Reduction

Building Inclusive Financial Sectors in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Development Papers
( Print: January 2007, PDF: October 2006 )

The Asia Pacific region holds two thirds of the world’s poor. Over the past few decades the region has seen the development of microfinance institutions which offer a wide variety of financial...

The Asia Pacific region holds two thirds of the world’s poor. Over the past few decades the region has seen the development of microfinance institutions which offer a wide variety of financial...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022

Widening Disparities Amid COVID-19

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: May 2022, PDF: April 2022 )

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. This publication applies a...

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. This publication applies a...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023

Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023

Championing Sustainability Despite Adversities

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: June 2023, PDF: June 2023 )

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It applies a measurement framework...

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It applies a measurement framework...


Basic facts about the United Nations (German language)

[Wissenswertes über die Vereinten Nationen]

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations

This new edition reflects the multitude of ways in which the UN touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the Organization in such areas as peace, development, human rights...

This new edition reflects the multitude of ways in which the UN touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the Organization in such areas as peace, development, human rights...


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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2004

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: October 2004, PDF: October 2004 )

The Basic Facts about the United Nations reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the Organization in such areas as...

The Basic Facts about the United Nations reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the Organization in such areas as...


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ABC de las Naciones Unidas

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: September 2006 )

Esta nueva edición del ABC de las Naciones Unidas recoge las innumerables maneras en que las Naciones Unidas influyen en la vida de los seres humanos dondequiera que estén. El ABC reseña la labor de...

Esta nueva edición del ABC de las Naciones Unidas recoge las innumerables maneras en que las Naciones Unidas influyen en la vida de los seres humanos dondequiera que estén. El ABC reseña la labor de...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2020

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: April 2020, PDF: April 2020 )

This report analyses trends as well as data availability for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific and its five subregions. It assesses gaps which...

This report analyses trends as well as data availability for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific and its five subregions. It assesses gaps which...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2019

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

The main objective of this report is to assess regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It highlights areas of SDGs where the region...

The main objective of this report is to assess regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It highlights areas of SDGs where the region...


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Rural Development and Poverty in South Asia

Series: Development Papers
( Print: June 2004 )

This paper discusses efforts to promote rural development in the countries of South Asia whose economies remain heavily dependent on their agricultural production. The report also examines the impact...

This paper discusses efforts to promote rural development in the countries of South Asia whose economies remain heavily dependent on their agricultural production. The report also examines the impact...


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Integrating Economic and Environmental Policies

The Case of Pacific Island Countries

Series: Development Papers
( Print: November 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Countries have increasingly recognized that integration of economic and environmental considerations is an imminent challenge in formulating effective sustainable development policies. This volume...

Countries have increasingly recognized that integration of economic and environmental considerations is an imminent challenge in formulating effective sustainable development policies. This volume...


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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2000

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: August 2001 )

This edition of Basic Facts About the United Nations reflects the wide range of concerns and multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the...

This edition of Basic Facts About the United Nations reflects the wide range of concerns and multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the...


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ABC de las Naciones Unidas

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: January 2002 )

Este libro es una introducción general del papel y las funciones de las Naciones Unidas y sus organismos conexos, donde se destacan y describen los principales objetivos y logros de la Organización.

Este libro es una introducción general del papel y las funciones de las Naciones Unidas y sus organismos conexos, donde se destacan y describen los principales objetivos y logros de la Organización.