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Forests in the ECE Region

Trends and Challenges in Achieving the Global Objectives on Forests

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: July 2015, PDF: June 2015 )

This study is the contribution of the ECE Region to the eleventh session of the UN Forum on Forests. Using the best available data, it examines progress of the forest sector in the ECE Region towards...

This study is the contribution of the ECE Region to the eleventh session of the UN Forum on Forests. Using the best available data, it examines progress of the forest sector in the ECE Region towards...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2015

Transforming Rural Economies

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through employment generation and economic activity. The discussion is placed in the...

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through employment generation and economic activity. The discussion is placed in the...


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Les pays les moins avancés rapport 2015

Transformer l’économie rurale

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: June 2016 )

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through their contribution to employment generation and economic activity, as well as the...

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through their contribution to employment generation and economic activity, as well as the...


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Global Governance and Rules for the Post-2015 Era

Addressing Emerging Issues in the Global Environment

Series: United Nations Series on Development
( Print: September 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

Attention is increasingly being paid to the conceptualization of the sustainable development agenda that should guide global development efforts beyond 2015. New trends are shaping the international...

Attention is increasingly being paid to the conceptualization of the sustainable development agenda that should guide global development efforts beyond 2015. New trends are shaping the international...


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Human Development Report 2002

Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World

Series: Human Development Report
( Print: July 2002, PDF: December 2002 )

This report examines political participation as a dimension of human development. It emphasizes the importance of political freedoms as a goal of human development, and explores how democratic...

This report examines political participation as a dimension of human development. It emphasizes the importance of political freedoms as a goal of human development, and explores how democratic...


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UN Chronicle Vol.LI No.3 2014

Conference Diplomacy 1815-2015

Series: UN Chronicle
( Print: February 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

A must-read for every concerned world citizen, the United Nations Chronicle is a quarterly, easy-to-read report on the work of the United Nations and its agencies. Produced by the United Nations...

A must-read for every concerned world citizen, the United Nations Chronicle is a quarterly, easy-to-read report on the work of the United Nations and its agencies. Produced by the United Nations...


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Chronique ONU Vol.LI No.3 2014

La diplomatie de Conférence 1815-2015

Series: Chronique ONU
( Print: February 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

Une lecture incontournable pour tous les citoyens du monde, la Chronique ONU est une publication trimestrielle, un rapport facile à lire sur les travaux des Nations Unies et de ses agences. Produit...

Une lecture incontournable pour tous les citoyens du monde, la Chronique ONU est une publication trimestrielle, un rapport facile à lire sur les travaux des Nations Unies et de ses agences. Produit...


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Responding to the Challenges of Corruption

( Print: June 2000 )

This publication attempts to identify the problem related to corruption and their effects on good governance, with particular attention given to the risk presented by corruption to economic and...

This publication attempts to identify the problem related to corruption and their effects on good governance, with particular attention given to the risk presented by corruption to economic and...


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Agricultural Trade Reform and Poverty in the Asia-Pacific

A Survey and Some New Results

Series: UNESCAP Working Papers
( Print: January 2009, PDF: March 2013 )

This document reviews the literature on the relationship between agricultural trade policy reform and poverty, and the results of recent detailed simulation studies applied to economies in the ESCAP...

This document reviews the literature on the relationship between agricultural trade policy reform and poverty, and the results of recent detailed simulation studies applied to economies in the ESCAP...


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Trade and Development Report 2014

Global Governance and Policy Space for Development

Series: United Nations Trade and Development Report
( Print: September 2014, PDF: October 2014 )

The 2014 edition reviews recent trends in the world economy, examining the consistency and sustainability of the economic policies currently followed. It addresses the evolution and current conditions...

The 2014 edition reviews recent trends in the world economy, examining the consistency and sustainability of the economic policies currently followed. It addresses the evolution and current conditions...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2011-2012

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: November 2012, PDF: December 2012 )

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe region (Europe, North America and the...

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe region (Europe, North America and the...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2012-2013

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: May 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Review begins...

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Review begins...


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The Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: October 2014, PDF: October 2014 )

The Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy, adopted on 13 December 2013 in Finland, describes how the forest sector in the UNECE region could lead the way towards the emerging...

The Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy, adopted on 13 December 2013 in Finland, describes how the forest sector in the UNECE region could lead the way towards the emerging...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2013-2014

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: December 2014, PDF: December 2014 )

The UNECE/FAO Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2013-2014 provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe...

The UNECE/FAO Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2013-2014 provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe...


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Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business in Asia and the Pacific

The Role of Government

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2011 )

This policy-oriented paper identifies initiatives that policy-makers in the Asia Pacific region should duly consider for promoting CSR practices, at both the regional and national levels, and spanning...

This policy-oriented paper identifies initiatives that policy-makers in the Asia Pacific region should duly consider for promoting CSR practices, at both the regional and national levels, and spanning...


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Facilitating Agricultural Trade in Asia and the Pacific

Studies in Trade and Investment No. 74

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2011 )

The Asia-Pacific region is both a major consumer and producer of agricultural products. Its growth in both imports and exports is accelerating, but not to the potential. There is significant...

The Asia-Pacific region is both a major consumer and producer of agricultural products. Its growth in both imports and exports is accelerating, but not to the potential. There is significant...


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Sustainable Development and Certification in the Russian Forest Sector

Series: Discussion Papers on Sustainable Forest Management
( Print: September 2002 )

This publication provides information on the most recent developments in the area of sustainable forest management and certification in the forest industry in the northwestern region of the Russian...

This publication provides information on the most recent developments in the area of sustainable forest management and certification in the forest industry in the northwestern region of the Russian...


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Brechas entre el Campo y la Ciudad en Colombia 1990-2003 y Propuestas para Reducirlas, Las

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: February 2008 )

En el presente estudio se determinan las brechas rural-urbanas a nivel nacional y por regiones a partir de la Encuesta Calidad de Vida 2003 y se sigue la evolución desde 1990 con base en fuentes...

En el presente estudio se determinan las brechas rural-urbanas a nivel nacional y por regiones a partir de la Encuesta Calidad de Vida 2003 y se sigue la evolución desde 1990 con base en fuentes...


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Paraguay

Resultados de las Reformas (2003-2005) y sus Perspectivas

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: March 2007, PDF: January 2009 )

Los países Latinoamericanos han encarado una serie de reformas y programas de estabilización en los años noventa como respuesta a la década perdida de los ochenta y como resultado de las exigencias de...

Los países Latinoamericanos han encarado una serie de reformas y programas de estabilización en los años noventa como respuesta a la década perdida de los ochenta y como resultado de las exigencias de...


Review of Transport in ESCWA Member Countries, No.12, 2001

( Print: March 2002 )

The strategic role of transport in international trade and commerce has been undergoing major changes because of globalization. In recent years, the importance of land transport has increased...

The strategic role of transport in international trade and commerce has been undergoing major changes because of globalization. In recent years, the importance of land transport has increased...