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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...


Bulletin of Industrial Statistics for the Arab Countries - Fourth Issue

Series: Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
( Print: April 2000 )

The data in this Bulletin were derived from national sources and specialized agencies. The Bulletin presents statistics for 19 Arab countries on gross domestic product (GDP), industrial statistics...

The data in this Bulletin were derived from national sources and specialized agencies. The Bulletin presents statistics for 19 Arab countries on gross domestic product (GDP), industrial statistics...


Bulletin of Industrial Statistics for the Arab Countries - Fifth Isssue

1992 - 2000

Series: Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
( Print: March 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

On the basis of the international definitions and concepts of industrial statistics, this issue presents the industrial situation in Arab countries through a set of main indicators relating to...

On the basis of the international definitions and concepts of industrial statistics, this issue presents the industrial situation in Arab countries through a set of main indicators relating to...


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Bulletin of Industrial Statistics for Arab Countries - Ninth Issue

Series: Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
( Print: April 2017, PDF: April 2017 )

This publication provides detailed industrial data on Arab countries for users of this type of statistics, such as policymakers, analysts and researchers. It includes time series and indicators for...

This publication provides detailed industrial data on Arab countries for users of this type of statistics, such as policymakers, analysts and researchers. It includes time series and indicators for...


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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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Bulletin of Industrial Statistics for Arab Countries - Tenth Issue

Series: Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
( Print: October 2019, PDF: October 2019 )

This publication provides detailed industrial data from Arab countries for the period 2008- 2019. Part I includes summary tables on the overall industrial trends including the levels of output...

This publication provides detailed industrial data from Arab countries for the period 2008- 2019. Part I includes summary tables on the overall industrial trends including the levels of output...


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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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Gestión del Movimiento de Personas

Posibles Enseñanzas de Interés para el Modo 4 del AGCS

Series: Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración
( Print: July 2007 )

Esta publicación abarca una amplia gama de cuestiones relativas al nexo entre el comercio y la migración, debatidas durante un Seminario sobre Comercio y Migración, celebrado en noviembre de 2003...

Esta publicación abarca una amplia gama de cuestiones relativas al nexo entre el comercio y la migración, debatidas durante un Seminario sobre Comercio y Migración, celebrado en noviembre de 2003...


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Incorporación de la Migración en las Agendas de Políticas de Desarrollo

Series: Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración
( Print: July 2007 )

Esta publicación abarca una amplia gama de cuestiones que emanan de la intersección entre la migración y el desarrollo y que fueron debatidas durante el Taller sobre Migración y Desarrollo, celebrado...

Esta publicación abarca una amplia gama de cuestiones que emanan de la intersección entre la migración y el desarrollo y que fueron debatidas durante el Taller sobre Migración y Desarrollo, celebrado...


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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Bulletin for Industrial Statistics for the Arab Countries - Sixth Issue

Series: Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
( Print: May 2010, PDF: September 2012 )

The Bulletin aims to provide detailed industrial data on Arab countries for the users of such statistics, including policymakers, analysts and researchers, in order to assist them in meeting their...

The Bulletin aims to provide detailed industrial data on Arab countries for the users of such statistics, including policymakers, analysts and researchers, in order to assist them in meeting their...


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Bulletin of Industrial Statistics for Arab Countries - Seventh Issue

Series: Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
( Print: February 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

This publication provides detailed industrial data of Arab countries for policy-makers, analysts and researchers. It includes time series of data and indicators for the period 2004- 2010. The Bulletin...

This publication provides detailed industrial data of Arab countries for policy-makers, analysts and researchers. It includes time series of data and indicators for the period 2004- 2010. The Bulletin...