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States, Markets and Just Growth

Development in the Twenty-first Century

Series: United Nations System in the 21st Century, The
( Print: April 2003 )

This publication examines the common concerns of developing countries seeking just and fair growth and at the same time highlights their special regional needs. It addresses the following topics: the...

This publication examines the common concerns of developing countries seeking just and fair growth and at the same time highlights their special regional needs. It addresses the following topics: the...


Asia-Pacific Population Policies and Programmes

Future Directions - Report, Key Future Actions and Background Papers of a High-Level Meeting

( Print: August 1999 )

This publication provides a detailed profile of the Asia and the Pacific region's population and development situation. It describes the critical issues and constraints facing the countries of the...

This publication provides a detailed profile of the Asia and the Pacific region's population and development situation. It describes the critical issues and constraints facing the countries of the...


Some Problems and Issues of Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: August 1999 )

The increase of the aged population has important implications for policies and programmes concerning families, communities and States. This publication is the result of a survey conducted to...

The increase of the aged population has important implications for policies and programmes concerning families, communities and States. This publication is the result of a survey conducted to...


Impact of Globalization on Population Change and Poverty in Rural Areas, The

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: February 2000 )

This publication examines the impact of globalization and liberalization on population change and poverty; the effects of globalization on labour force and migration in Thailand; and the impact of...

This publication examines the impact of globalization and liberalization on population change and poverty; the effects of globalization on labour force and migration in Thailand; and the impact of...


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Adolescent Reproductive Health in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: June 2002 )

This study presents reproductive health issues of adolescents in the Asian and Pacific region based on demographic trends and other socio-economic factors that influence sexual behaviour among...

This study presents reproductive health issues of adolescents in the Asian and Pacific region based on demographic trends and other socio-economic factors that influence sexual behaviour among...


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Globalization of Human Rights, The

Series: United Nations System in the 21st Century, The
( Print: November 2003 )

The Globalization of Human Rights addresses a set of questions focusing on the justice at the national, regional, and international levels. The examination of these questions is conducted through...

The Globalization of Human Rights addresses a set of questions focusing on the justice at the national, regional, and international levels. The examination of these questions is conducted through...


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Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference

Selected Papers

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: December 2003 )

This publication contains a collection of papers that were presented at the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. The papers are a valuable resource for all those...

This publication contains a collection of papers that were presented at the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. The papers are a valuable resource for all those...


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Population and Development

Selected Issues - Population and Poverty in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: May 2004 )

The Asian and Pacific region is characterized by extreme diversity in terms of population and development. Various demographic, economic, sociocultural and political situations have influenced...

The Asian and Pacific region is characterized by extreme diversity in terms of population and development. Various demographic, economic, sociocultural and political situations have influenced...


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Fifth Asian and the Pacific Population Conference

Report and Plan of Action on Population and Poverty

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: December 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This publication presents the report and plan of action that resulted from the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. It will be a valuable resource for all those...

This publication presents the report and plan of action that resulted from the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. It will be a valuable resource for all those...


Monitoring Reproductive Health

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: January 2001 )

The Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) recommends that governments set up national databases to provide necessary baseline data and information...

The Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) recommends that governments set up national databases to provide necessary baseline data and information...


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Emerging Issues of Health and Mortality in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: November 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

This publication contains a selection of the papers that were presented at the Seminar on Emerging Issues of Health and Mortality, held in Bangkok. The papers provide both a broad view of the...

This publication contains a selection of the papers that were presented at the Seminar on Emerging Issues of Health and Mortality, held in Bangkok. The papers provide both a broad view of the...


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Implementing the ICPD Agenda

10 Years into the Asia-Pacific Experience - A Status Report

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: March 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

This Report contains background papers on selected issues of population and development prepared by various experts in the field with a view to providing information to representatives attending the...

This Report contains background papers on selected issues of population and development prepared by various experts in the field with a view to providing information to representatives attending the...


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Migration Patterns and Policies in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: December 2003 )

This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were...

This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were...


Family and Older Persons in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, The

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: July 2000 )

The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on Bangladesh, Pakistan...

The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on Bangladesh, Pakistan...


Family and Older Persons in China, Indonesia and Thailand, The

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: March 2000 )

The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on China, Indonesia and...

The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on China, Indonesia and...


Global Environment in the Twenty-first Century, The

Prospects for International Cooperation

Series: United Nations System in the 21st Century, The
( Print: April 2000 )

Environmental pollution, the growing population and the range of animal and plant species are all placing a strain on the earth, threatening human health and economic well-being. This publication...

Environmental pollution, the growing population and the range of animal and plant species are all placing a strain on the earth, threatening human health and economic well-being. This publication...


Trends, Patterns and Implications of Rural-urban Migration in India, Nepal and Thailand

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: February 1996 )

Migration from rural to urban areas has rapidly increased over the years and is becoming a capacity problem for many cities. This study examines the trends and patterns of rural to urban migration and...

Migration from rural to urban areas has rapidly increased over the years and is becoming a capacity problem for many cities. This study examines the trends and patterns of rural to urban migration and...


Recent Trends in International Migration in Asia

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: February 1996 )

Migration is a timeless phenomenon. This publication examines the migration patterns for the past two decades in the areas of temporary contract workers, temporary professional transients and...

Migration is a timeless phenomenon. This publication examines the migration patterns for the past two decades in the areas of temporary contract workers, temporary professional transients and...


Population Change, Development and Women's Role and Status in Asia

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: July 1996 )

Another concise and lucid report in the series which will be of great use to planners, programme managers and researchers, as well as international and governmental organizations.

Another concise and lucid report in the series which will be of great use to planners, programme managers and researchers, as well as international and governmental organizations.


Population Change, Development and Women's Role and Status in Philippines

Series: Asian Population Studies Series
( Print: July 1996 )

A special study, which investigates the interrelationships between population change, development and the status and role of women.

A special study, which investigates the interrelationships between population change, development and the status and role of women.