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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...


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Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2016

Series: Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
( Print: January 2017, PDF: January 2017 )

The UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2016 is the third of its kind mandated by the United Nations General Assembly. In July 2010, the UNGA adopted the Global Plan of Action to Combat...

The UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2016 is the third of its kind mandated by the United Nations General Assembly. In July 2010, the UNGA adopted the Global Plan of Action to Combat...


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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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Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2018

Series: Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
( Print: February 2019, PDF: January 2019 )

This report, which comprises three booklets, provides a comprehensive analysis of the crime of trafficking in persons and how different countries are responding to this crisis. Countries worldwide...

This report, which comprises three booklets, provides a comprehensive analysis of the crime of trafficking in persons and how different countries are responding to this crisis. Countries worldwide...


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Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2022

Series: Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
( PDF: January 2023 )

The 2022 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons is the seventh of its kind mandated by the General Assembly through the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in...

The 2022 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons is the seventh of its kind mandated by the General Assembly through the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in...


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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...


Social Costs of Economic Restructuring in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Development Papers
( Print: July 1994 )

Studies conducted in the countries of China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are used to highlight the...

Studies conducted in the countries of China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are used to highlight the...


Human Resources Development

Effectiveness of Programme Delivery at the Local Level in Countries of the ESCAP Region

Series: Development Papers
( Print: May 1996 )

For the countries of the region, this publication provides information such as: country profile; development policies; plans and programmes; education and literacy; health and family planning...

For the countries of the region, this publication provides information such as: country profile; development policies; plans and programmes; education and literacy; health and family planning...


Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making

Institutional Issues

Series: Development Papers
( Print: June 2000 )

This volume focuses on institutional mechanisms for integrating environment into economic policy-making in selected countries of the ESCAP region. In particular it examines existing institutional...

This volume focuses on institutional mechanisms for integrating environment into economic policy-making in selected countries of the ESCAP region. In particular it examines existing institutional...


Agricultural Trade

Series: Agricultural Review for Europe
( Print: October 1995 )

This annual report provides statistics on European trade in agriculture and agri-food products such as live animals, meat and meat preparation, dairy products, eggs, cereals, fruit and vegetables...

This annual report provides statistics on European trade in agriculture and agri-food products such as live animals, meat and meat preparation, dairy products, eggs, cereals, fruit and vegetables...


Grain Market, The

Series: Agricultural Review for Europe
( Print: January 1995 )

Provides statistics on the production, consumption and trade of wheat, barley, maize, rye, oats, sorghum and millet and other grains in European countries.

Provides statistics on the production, consumption and trade of wheat, barley, maize, rye, oats, sorghum and millet and other grains in European countries.


Livestock and Meat Market, The

Series: Agricultural Review for Europe
( Print: June 1994 )

Provides statistics on production, consumption, prices, value of imports and exports of European live cattle, beef and veal, live pigs and pig meat, live sheep and sheep meat, poultry meat.

Provides statistics on production, consumption, prices, value of imports and exports of European live cattle, beef and veal, live pigs and pig meat, live sheep and sheep meat, poultry meat.


Milk and Dairy Products Market, The

Series: Agricultural Review for Europe
( Print: April 1994 )

Control and Management of Government Expenditure, The

Issues and Experience in Asian Countries

Series: Development Papers
( Print: March 1994 )

With the information gathered from numerous case studies of countries in the Asian region, this publication presents results and in-depth analysis of the control and management of government...

With the information gathered from numerous case studies of countries in the Asian region, this publication presents results and in-depth analysis of the control and management of government...


Policy Analysis Through Macro-Models

Issues, Techniques and Applications in Selected Developing Asian Countries

Series: Development Papers
( Print: March 1994 )

This publication is a compilation of technical papers on macroeconomic planning techniques by senior officers and policy makers

This publication is a compilation of technical papers on macroeconomic planning techniques by senior officers and policy makers


Agricultural Trade

Series: Agricultural Review for Europe
( Print: December 1993 )

This annual report provides statistics on European trade in agriculture and agri-food products such as live animals, meat and meat preparation, dairy products, eggs, creals, fruit and vegetables...

This annual report provides statistics on European trade in agriculture and agri-food products such as live animals, meat and meat preparation, dairy products, eggs, creals, fruit and vegetables...


Grain Market, The

Series: Agricultural Review for Europe
( Print: October 1993 )

Provides statistics on the production, consumption and trade of wheat, barley, maize, rye, oats, sorghum and millet and other grains in European countries.

Provides statistics on the production, consumption and trade of wheat, barley, maize, rye, oats, sorghum and millet and other grains in European countries.