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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...


Atlas of Mineral Resources of the ESCAP Region

Geology and Mineral Resources of Kyrgyzstan

Series: Mineral Resources
( Print: March 2000 )

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...


Atlas of Mineral Resources of the ESCAP Region

Geology and Mineral Resources of Mongolia

Series: Mineral Resources
( Print: February 2000 )

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...


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Atlas of Mineral Resources of the ESCAP Region

Mineral Resources of Thailand

Series: Mineral Resources
( Print: December 2002 )

This publication evaluates the geological prospects, mineral resource potential and mineral development policy of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) member countries...

This publication evaluates the geological prospects, mineral resource potential and mineral development policy of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) member countries...


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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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Atlas of Mineral Resources of the ESCAP Region

Geology and Mineral Resources of Timor-Leste

Series: Mineral Resources
( Print: May 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

In addition to a range of maps, data and historical information, this Atlas evaluates the geological prospects, mineral resource potential and mineral development policy of Timor-Leste. Also included...

In addition to a range of maps, data and historical information, this Atlas evaluates the geological prospects, mineral resource potential and mineral development policy of Timor-Leste. Also included...


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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...


Turnkey Plants and Project Engineering Services

A Handbook for Exporters from Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This Guidebook on export development of turnkey projects reviews turnkey plant services offering export potential. It covers such subjects as selected markets worldwide; information needs and services...

This Guidebook on export development of turnkey projects reviews turnkey plant services offering export potential. It covers such subjects as selected markets worldwide; information needs and services...


Dried/Dehydrated Tropical Fruit

A Survey of Major Markets

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication presents a market study on dried or dehydrated tropical fruit reviewing world market situation and, for countries covered, gives comments and data on supply and demand. It also...

This publication presents a market study on dried or dehydrated tropical fruit reviewing world market situation and, for countries covered, gives comments and data on supply and demand. It also...


Tropical Nuts

A Study of Market Opportunities in the United Kingdom

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This study of market situation and outlook for nuts (Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and groundnuts), in the United Kingdom covers: supply and demand aspects; consumer preferences...

This study of market situation and outlook for nuts (Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and groundnuts), in the United Kingdom covers: supply and demand aspects; consumer preferences...


Atlas of Mineral Resources of the ESCAP Region

Cambodia

Series: Mineral Resources
( Print: May 1994 )

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...


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


Atlas of Mineral Resources of the ESCAP Region

Geology and Mineral Resources of Nepal

Series: Mineral Resources
( Print: March 1994 )

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...

This series shows the distribution of mineral deposits and occurrences in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region irrespective of their economic significance and provides information on their...