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ANN BULL TRADE CHEM PROD 1996

Annual Bulletin of Trade in Chemical Products

19 Jun 1998
Along with an analysis of the main flows and trends in trade in chemical products, this publication presents an abundance of data that show the flow of chemical products in world trade. It covers the imports into and exports from 22 European and North American countries on 85 commodities and comm...
BLACK SEA BIOLOG DIVERSIT UK

Black Sea Biological Diversity

Ukraine

Series:
Black Sea Environmental Priorities Study
23 Oct 1998
The waters of the Black Sea have supported a rich and diverse marine life. However, in recent decades the Black Sea has come under severe threat due to the combined impacts of eutrophication, anoxia and chemical, biological and bacterial pollution. Focusing on the Ukraine, this publication presen...
POVERTY IN TRANSITION

Poverty in Transition

14 Aug 1998
The countries of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe have suffered an unprecedented increase in poverty and mortality. The process of transition has been painful for millions of citizens. Through a comprehensive comparative analysis, Poverty in Transition attempts to shed light on this sit...
MAJOR TRENDS CHARACTERIZING HUMAN

Major Trends Characterizing Human Settlements Developments in the ECE Region

18 Dec 1998
Human settlements have much to gain from and contribute to on-going processes of decentralization and democratization. This publication highlights the general trends in the liberalization of the global and national economies, accelerating the urbanization process and increasingly emphasizing the ...
ENVIRO PERF REV MOLDOVA

Environmental Performance Reviews: Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova - First Review

Series:
ECE Environmental Performance Reviews Series
31 Jul 1998
Considerable efforts have been made in the Republic of Moldova in favour of environmental protection. This publication examines the legislative and institutional framework; integration of environmental and economic decisions; international cooperation; air, water, biodiversity and waste managemen...
NON WOOD GOODS & SERVIC THE FOREST

Non-wood Goods and Services of the Forest

Series:
Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
31 Jul 1998
Based on national reports, this publication presents information on national policies; forest area and ownership; protected areas; non-wood goods; environmental services; social and cultural services; and interactions, conflicts and priority settings. The case studies presented are Austria, Canad...
SOURCES OF FINANCING ENERGY EFFICI

Sources of Financing Energy Efficiency Projects in Central and Eastern Europe

Series:
ECE Energy Series
31 Jul 1998
The Energy Efficiency 2000 Project was set up to assist central and eastern Europe and CIS countries to enhance their energy efficiency ans security to ease the energy supply constraints of economic transition and to meet internatinal environmental treaty obligations. Along with policy reforms an...
EAST WEST ENERGY EFFIC STANDA

East-west Energy Efficiency Standards and Labels

Series:
ECE Energy Series
31 Jul 1998
This publication presents an analysis and interpretation of the situation of cooling household appliances (CHA) in four European countries - Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary and the Ukraine. The extensive survey carried out in these countries contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the issues ...
BLACK SEA BIOLOG DIVERSIT BULGARIA

Black Sea Biological Diversity

Bulgaria

Series:
Black Sea Environmental Priorities Study
22 May 1998
The waters of the Black Sea have supported a rich and diverse marine life. However, in recent decades the Black Sea has come under severe threat due to the combined impacts of eutrophication, anoxia, and chemical, biological and bacterial pollution. Focusing on Bulgaria, this publication presents...
HUMAN DEV UNDER TRANSIT SUMMA 1997

Human Development Under Transition

Summaries of the 1997 National Human Development Reports (NHDRs) for Europe and the CIS

11 Sep 1998
This publication helps in the effort to increase the awareness of the status of human development in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). It presents individual country reports for twenty-five countries covering such areas as: human development indicators, population, economic...
RECOM FOR THE 2000 CENSUS POPULAT

Recommendations for the 2000 Censuses of Population and Housing in the ECE Region

Series:
Conference of European Statisticians Statistical Standards and Studies
27 Mar 1998
The recommendations set out in this publication provide guidance and assistance for those involved in planning the content of their population and housing censuses. Through the harmonisation of data, definitions and classification of topics, it facilitates international comparability.
AGEING RESEARCH EUROPE DEMOG

Ageing Research in Europe

Demographic, Social and Behavioural Aspects

27 Mar 1998
This report surveys the population ageing-related research in the European countries, identifies innovative data collection, research strategies and high-quality survey instruments that can be used throughout the region in future. It also examines what type of cross-national ageing research shoul...
CTRY PROFILES THE HOUSING POLAND

Country Profiles on the Housing Sector

Poland

11 Sep 1998
Countries of central and eastern Europe are undergoing unprecedented socio-economic changes, which affect the housing sector and living conditions of a majority of the population. Improving the performance of the housing sector is an important factor in the success or failure of the ongoing trans...
LAND TRANSPORT CORRIDORS BETWEEN

Land Transport Corridors between Central Asia and Europe

6 Nov 1998
In view of the great potential of trade development between Europe and Central Asia, this publication addresses the demand that would be placed on the existing transport and communications infrastructure. It provides a focus on three transport corridors - between Northern Europe and the republics...
PROTECTION DES EAUX TRANSFRONTIERE

Protection des Eaux Transfrontières

Guide en Matière de Politique Générale et de Prise de Décisions

Series:
Série de l'Eau
27 Mar 1998
Ce guide contient des directives sur la surveillance et l'évaluation de la qualité de l'eau des cours d'eau transfrontières ainsi que des recommandations aux gouvernements des pays de la CEE sur les mesures concrètes visant à prévenir, maîtriser et réduire la pollution des eaux souterraines due ...
FERTILITY & FAMILY SURVEYS LATVIA

Fertility and Family Surveys in Countries of the ECE Region

Standard Country Report - Latvia

Series:
Economic Studies
31 Jul 1998
Partnership and reproductive behaviour patterns have undergone major shifts over much of Europe and North America during the past three decades, leading to the coexistence of a variety of family forms. This country report sheds some light on the development in fertility and partnership formation ...
FOREST & FOREST PROD CTRY RUSSIAN

Forest and Forest Products Country Profile

Russian Federation

Series:
Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
27 Mar 1998
This publication presents an analysis of the general economic situation, the forest resource, forest industries, trade, prices, consumption, institutions and outlook of the forest and forest products sector in countries of the Russian Federation.
DIRECTORY OF POPULATION AGEING RES

Directory of Population Ageing Research in Europe

27 Mar 1998
This Directory takes stock of a wide range of ageing-related research in the European countries. Its coverage of over 300 projects, presents, among others, research findings and identifies innovative research strategies and high-quality survey instruments that can be used throughout the region in...
FERTILITY & FAMILY SURVEYS POLAND

Fertility and Family Surveys in Countries of the ECE Region

Standard Country Report - Poland

Series:
Economic Studies
13 Mar 1998
Partnership and reproductive behaviour patterns have undergone major shifts over much of Europe and North America during the past three decades, leading to the coexistence of a variety of family forms. This country report sheds some light on the development in fertility and partnership formation ...
FERTILITY & FAMILY SURVEYS FRANCE

Fertility and Family Surveys in Countries of the ECE Region

Standard Country Report - France

Series:
Economic Studies
8 May 1998
Partnership and reproductive behaviour patterns have undergone major shifts over much of Europe and North America during the past three decades, leading to the coexistence of a variety of family forms. This country report sheds some light on the development in fertility and partnership formation ...
ISSUES IN MARKET BASED NATURAL GAS

Issues in Market-based Natural Gas Pricing in Economies in Transition

Transfer of Knowledge and its Application

Series:
ECE Gas Centre Series
9 Jan 1998
The market-based transition of the energy sector and the natural gas industry in countries of central and eastern Europe and of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is among the most important and controversial issues in the current transformation of their formerly fully state-controlled ...
INCREASING ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Increasing Access to Information Technology for International Security

Forging Cooperation Among Research Institutes in Europe, the United States and Canada

13 Mar 1998
The European security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation and there is an increasing need to improve mutual understanding of regional security issues in a rapidly changing world. This book contains a forward-looking appraisal of how information technology can best serve institutes a...