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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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International Trade Rules
An Answer Book on the WTO Agreements for Small and Medium-sized Exporters
Series: Trade Secrets Series
( Print: November 2001
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This publication examines the impact of multilateral trade agreements on international trade flows. It takes a look at the world trading system (WTO) in relation to small and medium-sized enterprises...
This publication examines the impact of multilateral trade agreements on international trade flows. It takes a look at the world trading system (WTO) in relation to small and medium-sized enterprises...
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Export Quality Management
An Answer Book for Small and Medium-sized Exporters
Series: Trade Secrets Series
( Print: May 2002
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The Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations significantly reduced tariff barriers to trade. However, exporters continue to face non-tariff barriers in the form of standards, technical...
The Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations significantly reduced tariff barriers to trade. However, exporters continue to face non-tariff barriers in the form of standards, technical...
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Export Diversification and Economic Growth
The Experience of Selected Least Developed Countries
Series: Development Papers
( Print: February 2005
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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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Information and Communication Technology for Peace
The Role of ICT in Preventing, Responding to and Recovering from Conflict
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2005,
PDF: October 2006
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The examples of Information and Communication Technology use in warfare are well known: propaganda, intelligence, communications and ICT-enabled weapons. This report aims to answer the following...
The examples of Information and Communication Technology use in warfare are well known: propaganda, intelligence, communications and ICT-enabled weapons. This report aims to answer the following...
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Harnessing the Potential of ICT for Education
A Multistakeholder Approach - Proceedings from the Dublin Global Forum of the United Nations ICT...
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2005,
PDF: October 2006
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While the right to education is recognized as fundamental for each citizen, access to it is not guaranteed. In the developing world, the essential building blocks for education systems are suffering...
While the right to education is recognized as fundamental for each citizen, access to it is not guaranteed. In the developing world, the essential building blocks for education systems are suffering...
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The World Summit on the Information Society
Moving from the Past into the Future
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2008
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This book is a collection of more than fifty short papers, providing readers with first hand insights from key players who participated in the making of the World Summit on the Information Society...
This book is a collection of more than fifty short papers, providing readers with first hand insights from key players who participated in the making of the World Summit on the Information Society...
Measuring ICT for Development
Series: ICT Task Force Series
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Reforming Internet Governance
Perspectives from the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG)
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2008
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The WGIG's mandate is to analyze the governance of Internet and make proposals for action as well as to identify the public policy issues involved.This volume presents papers by former members of the...
The WGIG's mandate is to analyze the governance of Internet and make proposals for action as well as to identify the public policy issues involved.This volume presents papers by former members of the...
Peace
Series: ICT Task Force Series
Global ICT Indicators Stocktaking
Status of Information Society Statistics in Developing Countries
Series: ICT Task Force Series
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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
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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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Wireless Internet Opportunity for Developing Countries, The
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: May 2004,
PDF: October 2006
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This publication examines the potential of proven and inexpensive technologies to bridge the connectivity gap, which is one of the key factors of the digital divide. Key issues that need the attention...
This publication examines the potential of proven and inexpensive technologies to bridge the connectivity gap, which is one of the key factors of the digital divide. Key issues that need the attention...
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Information Insecurity
A Survival Guide to the Uncharted Territories of Cyber-threats and Cyber-security
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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This book attempts to create greater awareness about the growing dangers of cyber-hooliganism, cyber-crime, cyber-terrorism and cyber-war, inherent in the new opportunities for good and evil that have...
This book attempts to create greater awareness about the growing dangers of cyber-hooliganism, cyber-crime, cyber-terrorism and cyber-war, inherent in the new opportunities for good and evil that have...
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Information and Communication Technologies for African Development
An Assessment of Progress and Challenges Ahead
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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Nowhere is the digital divide more pronounced than in countries of the African continent. Africa is the most unconnected, in an increasingly connected world. Yet, given the broad spectrum of...
Nowhere is the digital divide more pronounced than in countries of the African continent. Africa is the most unconnected, in an increasingly connected world. Yet, given the broad spectrum of...
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Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Global Development, The
Analyses and Policy Recommendations
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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This publication, which is a reflection and synthesis of the dialogue among the Task Force community, illustrates the importance placed on understanding, exploring and integrating the myriad...
This publication, which is a reflection and synthesis of the dialogue among the Task Force community, illustrates the importance placed on understanding, exploring and integrating the myriad...
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Connected for Development
Information Kiosks and Sustainability
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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This publication suggests that Information kiosks can be a timely model based on lessons learned from Internet Cafes, placing the focus on using the technology as a tool to deliver information and...
This publication suggests that Information kiosks can be a timely model based on lessons learned from Internet Cafes, placing the focus on using the technology as a tool to deliver information and...
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Internet Governance
A Grand Collaboration
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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This publication is an edited collection of papers contributed to the United Nations ICT Task Force Global Forum on Internet Governance (New York, 25 - 26 March 2004). The papers provide useful...
This publication is an edited collection of papers contributed to the United Nations ICT Task Force Global Forum on Internet Governance (New York, 25 - 26 March 2004). The papers provide useful...
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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...