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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...


Applying ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems

Series: Trade Support Services
( Print: October 2001 )

This handbook deals with basic concepts of quality control and quality management. It explains structure and content of the ISO 9000 standards and discusses the establishment, implementation, auditing...

This handbook deals with basic concepts of quality control and quality management. It explains structure and content of the ISO 9000 standards and discusses the establishment, implementation, auditing...


Export Credit Insurance and Guarantee Schemes

A Practical Guide for Developing and Transitional Economies

Series: Trade Support Services
( Print: October 2001 )

This Guide explains the functions and priorities in assessing the needs and constraints prior to establishing export credit agencies. It discusses the legal infrastructure and funding; required...

This Guide explains the functions and priorities in assessing the needs and constraints prior to establishing export credit agencies. It discusses the legal infrastructure and funding; required...


Food Packaging

A Reference Book for Trainers

Series: Trade Support Services
( Print: November 2001 )

This book is aimed at trainers concerned with food packaging. It deals with main packaging materials; transport and retail packages; package presentation; controls, regulations and standards, quality...

This book is aimed at trainers concerned with food packaging. It deals with main packaging materials; transport and retail packages; package presentation; controls, regulations and standards, quality...


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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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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...


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


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.


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Export Quality Management

Resource Material for Training Activities

Series: Trade Support Services
( Print: November 2001 )

This book discusses basic concepts of quality management, based on internationally accepted principles and practice, and examines their implication for the export function. It covers various aspects...

This book discusses basic concepts of quality management, based on internationally accepted principles and practice, and examines their implication for the export function. It covers various aspects...


How to Evaluate Trade Credit Requests

A Guide for Bankers and the Scorecard - A Risk Analysis Tool

Series: Trade Support Services
( Print: November 2001 )

This guide provides the know-how to assess requests for trade credit from enterprises in developing and transition countries. It discusses basic lending facilities and practices involved in commercial...

This guide provides the know-how to assess requests for trade credit from enterprises in developing and transition countries. It discusses basic lending facilities and practices involved in commercial...


International Commercial Sale of Perishable Goods

Model Contract and Users' Guide

Series: Trade Support Services
( Print: October 2001 )

The Model contract proposes conditions compatible with international trade conventions and usages, presenting the legal framework applicable to the international delivery of goods and payments. The...

The Model contract proposes conditions compatible with international trade conventions and usages, presenting the legal framework applicable to the international delivery of goods and payments. The...


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...