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Asian Economic Crisis
Causes, Consequences and Policy Lessons
Series: Development Papers
( Print: July 2000
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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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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
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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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Rural Development and Poverty in South Asia
Series: Development Papers
( Print: June 2004
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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
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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...
Control and Management of Government Expenditure, The
Issues and Experience in Asian Countries
Series: Development Papers
( Print: March 1994
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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
Foreign Investment, Trade and Economic Co-Operation in the Asian and Pacific Region
Series: Development Papers
( Print: June 1992
)
A collection of papers on economic cooperation through foreign investment.
A collection of papers on economic cooperation through foreign investment.
Groundwater in Eastern and Northern Europe
Series: Natural Resources/Water
( Print: January 1989
)
In addition to a description of groundwater occurrences and availability in European countries, this publication provides information on the conditions of groundwater development and related problems...
In addition to a description of groundwater occurrences and availability in European countries, this publication provides information on the conditions of groundwater development and related problems...
Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making Processes
Background Readings - Modalities for Environmental Assessments, Country Studies on Flood Loss...
Series: Development Papers
( Print: March 2000
)
Development strategies in the Asia and the Pacific region are heavily focused on fostering economic growth and do not always focus on the detrimental environmental effects of the modalities used to...
Development strategies in the Asia and the Pacific region are heavily focused on fostering economic growth and do not always focus on the detrimental environmental effects of the modalities used to...
Challenges and Opportunities of Restructuring the Developing ESCAP Economies in the 1990s, with...
Series: Development Papers
( Print: November 1992
)
This publication takes an intensive look at the major emerging trends in the international economic environment in the 1990s with a view to identifying the challenges and opportunities that they...
This publication takes an intensive look at the major emerging trends in the international economic environment in the 1990s with a view to identifying the challenges and opportunities that they...
China's Experience in Economic Development and Reforms
Series: Development Papers
River and Lake Basin Development
Series: Natural Resources/Water
( Print: January 1990
)
The book researches comparative experiences in river basin planning; legal and institutional arrangements, required for resource development and conservation; and economic, financial and environmental...
The book researches comparative experiences in river basin planning; legal and institutional arrangements, required for resource development and conservation; and economic, financial and environmental...
Promotion of Women's Participation in Water Resources Development
Series: Natural Resources/Water
( Print: September 1990
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Reviews new approaches developed over the course of the decade, including technologies and non-technological measures and the participation of women and the community in the operation and maintenance...
Reviews new approaches developed over the course of the decade, including technologies and non-technological measures and the participation of women and the community in the operation and maintenance...
Groundwater in Western and Central Europe
Series: Natural Resources/Water
( Print: July 1991
)
This volume deals not only with groundwater occurrences and availability in European countries, but also provides information on the conditions of groundwater development and related problems. Apart...
This volume deals not only with groundwater occurrences and availability in European countries, but also provides information on the conditions of groundwater development and related problems. Apart...
Lessons of East/South-East Asian Growth Experience, The
Series: Development Papers
( Print: January 1999
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The core factors that underlie the rapid growth of East and South-East Asian countries are examined and their relevance and replicability for other developing countries and especially for South Asia...
The core factors that underlie the rapid growth of East and South-East Asian countries are examined and their relevance and replicability for other developing countries and especially for South Asia...