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Impacts of Trade Facilitation Measures on Poverty and Inclusive Growth: Case studies from Asia

A Study bt the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT)

( Print: September 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

Trade and investment are growth engines in Asia and the Pacific enabling them to significantly reduce poverty during the past two decades. However, performance would improve if high tariff and non...

Trade and investment are growth engines in Asia and the Pacific enabling them to significantly reduce poverty during the past two decades. However, performance would improve if high tariff and non...


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League Table of Teenage Births in Rich Nations, A

Series: Innocenti Report Card
( Print: November 2001, PDF: November 2001 )

This publication presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey on teenage birth rates in the industrialized world. It attempts to analyze why some countries have teenage birth rates that are...

This publication presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey on teenage birth rates in the industrialized world. It attempts to analyze why some countries have teenage birth rates that are...


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Report on the World Social Situation 1997 (Arabic language)

( PDF: July 1997 )

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...


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Report on the World Social Situation 1997

Series: Report on the World Social Situation
( Print: July 1997, PDF: July 1997 )

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...


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Informe sobre la Situación Social en el Mundo 1997

( Print: July 1997, PDF: July 1997 )

El Informe ofrece una amplia visión de la evolución socio-económica mundial en los últimos años. La edición de 1997 trata las cuestiones fundamentales examinadas en la Cumbre Mundial sobre Desarrollo...

El Informe ofrece una amplia visión de la evolución socio-económica mundial en los últimos años. La edición de 1997 trata las cuestiones fundamentales examinadas en la Cumbre Mundial sobre Desarrollo...


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Rapport sur la situation sociale dans le monde 1997

( Print: July 1997, PDF: July 1997 )

Le rapport offre de nouvelles informations sur la nature et l'ampleur des problèmes sociaux urgents et sur les politiques nationales et internationales nécessaires pour y faire face. Il examine les...

Le rapport offre de nouvelles informations sur la nature et l'ampleur des problèmes sociaux urgents et sur les politiques nationales et internationales nécessaires pour y faire face. Il examine les...


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Report on the World Social Situation 1997 (Russian language)

( PDF: July 1997 )

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...


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Report on the World Social Situation 1997 (Chinese language)

( PDF: July 1997 )

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...

The Report offers new insights into the nature and magnitude of the pressing social problems and the national and international policies required to address them. It examines the core social issues of...


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Vulnerability Profile: Bangladesh

Series: Vulnerability Profiles
( Print: March 2023, PDF: May 2022 )

Prepared in the context of the process of Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...

Prepared in the context of the process of Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...


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Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal 2022, Issue No. 1

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal
( Print: September 2022, PDF: September 2022 )

The Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is published twice a year by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It is the continuation of...

The Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is published twice a year by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It is the continuation of...


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Frieda Makes A Difference (Hardcover)

The Sustainable Development Goals and How You Too Can Change the World

( Print: August 2019 )

Join Frieda as she learns how to make a difference in the world! This is the story about a young girl named Frieda who embarks on a wonderful adventure to bring about positive change in the world. One...

Join Frieda as she learns how to make a difference in the world! This is the story about a young girl named Frieda who embarks on a wonderful adventure to bring about positive change in the world. One...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2021

Accelerating Climate-Smart Trade and Investment for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: November 2021, PDF: December 2021 )

International trade and investment have been indispensable engines of economic growth in Asia and the Pacific and remain essential means of implementation for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...

International trade and investment have been indispensable engines of economic growth in Asia and the Pacific and remain essential means of implementation for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...


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Economic Report on Africa 2021

Addressing Poverty and Vulnerability in Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Series: Economic Report on Africa
( Print: May 2022, PDF: July 2022 )

The report applies a poverty-vulnerability-resilience framework to examine the impact of COVID-19 on household well-being in Africa. The report emphasizes the dynamic nature of poverty since some of...

The report applies a poverty-vulnerability-resilience framework to examine the impact of COVID-19 on household well-being in Africa. The report emphasizes the dynamic nature of poverty since some of...


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Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review of Ethiopia

Series: Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review
( PDF: November 2020 )

UNCTAD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Reviews (STIP Reviews) are an analytical and policy learning process for country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) stakeholders to reach a...

UNCTAD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Reviews (STIP Reviews) are an analytical and policy learning process for country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) stakeholders to reach a...


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Economic Report on Africa 2023

Economic Report on Africa 2023

Building Africa’s Resilience to Global Economic Shocks

Series: Economic Report on Africa
( PDF: December 2023 )

The 2023 Economic Report on Africa focuses on the impact of multiple and recurring global shocks on African economies and the extent to which these shocks impede Africa’s prospects for achieving the...

The 2023 Economic Report on Africa focuses on the impact of multiple and recurring global shocks on African economies and the extent to which these shocks impede Africa’s prospects for achieving the...


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Frieda Makes A Difference (Paperback)

The Sustainable Development Goals and How You Too Can Change the World

( Print: August 2019, PDF: August 2019 )

Join Frieda as she learns how to make a difference in the world! This is the story about a young girl named Frieda who embarks on a wonderful adventure to bring about positive change in the world. One...

Join Frieda as she learns how to make a difference in the world! This is the story about a young girl named Frieda who embarks on a wonderful adventure to bring about positive change in the world. One...


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Frieda fait la différence

Les objectifs de développement durable et comment vous aussi pouvez changer le monde

( Print: August 2019, PDF: August 2019 )

Rejoins Frieda pour apprendre à faire une différence dans le monde ! C’est l’histoire de Frieda, une jeune fille qui se lance dans une belle aventure afin d’apporter un changement positif dans le...

Rejoins Frieda pour apprendre à faire une différence dans le monde ! C’est l’histoire de Frieda, une jeune fille qui se lance dans une belle aventure afin d’apporter un changement positif dans le...


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Frieda hace la diferencia

Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y cómo tú también puedes cambiar el mundo

( Print: August 2019, PDF: August 2019 )

¡Únete a Frieda mientras aprende a hacer la diferencia en el mundo! Esta es la historia de una joven llamada Frieda que se embarca en una aventura maravillosa para lograr un cambio positivo en el...

¡Únete a Frieda mientras aprende a hacer la diferencia en el mundo! Esta es la historia de una joven llamada Frieda que se embarca en una aventura maravillosa para lograr un cambio positivo en el...


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United Nations Manual for the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties between Developed and Developing...

Series: Manual for the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties between Developed and Developing Countries
( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

This manual provides insights to all aspects of tax treaty negotiation, including a brief description of the Articles of the United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and...

This manual provides insights to all aspects of tax treaty negotiation, including a brief description of the Articles of the United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and...


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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2024

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2024

Boosting Affordable and Longer-term Financing for Governments

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: April 2024, PDF: April 2024 )

Given the urgency of the SDG Stimulus and that public debt distress is likely to remain a major macroeconomic policy challenge for Asia and the Pacific in coming years, the Survey 2024 will continue...

Given the urgency of the SDG Stimulus and that public debt distress is likely to remain a major macroeconomic policy challenge for Asia and the Pacific in coming years, the Survey 2024 will continue...