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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...


Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

Fifty-first Session (10-19 July 2002)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: November 2002 )

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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Fifty-second Session (13-23 July 2004)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: November 2004 )

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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Fifty-third Session (13-21 July 2006)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: November 2006, PDF: November 2006 )

The present report is submitted by the Board following its fifty-third session, held from 13 to 21 July 2006 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). It: 1) provides an overview of the...

The present report is submitted by the Board following its fifty-third session, held from 13 to 21 July 2006 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). It: 1) provides an overview of the...


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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Fifty-fifth Session (10-18 July 2008)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: October 2008, PDF: October 2008 )

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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Fifty-Seventh Session (15-23 July 2010)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: October 2010, PDF: October 2010 )

Official Records of the Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.

Official Records of the Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.


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Management of Latin American River Basins

Amazon, Plata and Sao Francisco

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: August 1999 )

The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...

The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...


Water for Urban Areas

Challenges and Perspective

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: March 2000 )

By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...

By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...


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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Sixty-first Session (10-18 July 2014)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: January 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This is the official report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board on its sixty-first session for the period of 10 to 18 July 2014.

This is the official report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board on its sixty-first session for the period of 10 to 18 July 2014.


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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Fifty-ninth Session (3-11 July 2012)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: October 2013, PDF: July 2016 )

Official Records of the Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.

Official Records of the Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.


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International Waters in Southern Africa

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: April 2003 )

Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...

Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...


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Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board

Sixty-third session (14-22 July 2016)

Series: Report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board
( Print: July 2017, PDF: July 2017 )

This is the official report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board on its Sixty-third session for the period of 14 to 22 July 2016.

This is the official report of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board on its Sixty-third session for the period of 14 to 22 July 2016.


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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...


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Mankind and the Oceans

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2005 )

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...


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...