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HUMAN DEV RPT 2004

Human Development Report 2004

Cultural Liberty in Today's Diverse World

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Human Development Report
16 Jul 2004
The Human Development Report 2004: Cultural Liberty in Today’s Diverse World argues that states must actively devise multicultural policies to prevent discrimination on cultural grounds – religious, ethnic and linguistic. The Report states that the expansion of cultural freedoms, not suppression,...
ASIA PACIF DEV JRNL V11 #1 06/2004

Asia-Pacific Development Journal Vol.11 No.1, June 2004

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Asia-Pacific Development Journal
11 Mar 2005
The primary emphasis of the Journal is the publication of empirically based, policy-oriented articles, which can engage the attention of policy makers, academicians and researchers. The articles analyze development issues and problems relevant to the Asia-Pacific region.
PRELIM OVERVIEW ECON LAT AMER 2003

Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2003

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Preliminary Overview of the Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
25 Jun 2004
A brief overview on the economic performance of all the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean is provided in this publication. The information is current as of the year 2003 and covers the primary economic indicators such as: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation, imports/exports, and un...
PANORAMA SOCIAL AMER LATIN 2002/03

Panorama Social de América Latina 2002-2003

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Panorama Social de América Latina
25 Jun 2004
En la edición 2002-2003 del Panorama social de América Latina se analizan temas relacionados con varios de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio. En tres de los cinco capítulos - los relativos a pobreza, hambre y desigualdades de género- se examinan las posibilidades de que los países de la reg...
UPDATES AMEND SYSTEM NATL 1993

Updates and Amendments to the System of National Accounts 1993

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Studies in Methods (Ser. F)
24 Sep 2004
The methodological material presented in this publication complements the recommendations of the System of National Accounts 1993, and reflects the changes and improvements that have been introduced to the System of National Accounts since its most recent version in 1993. Along with the previousl...
ARAB HUMAN DEV RPT 2004

Arab Human Development Report 2004

Towards Freedom in the Arab World

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Arab Human Development Report
6 Apr 2005
The new edition of the Report describes free societies, in their normative dimension, as fundamental contrasts with present-day Arab countries. Caught between oppression at home and violation from abroad, Arabs are increasingly excluded from determining their own future. Their challenge will be t...
WORLD SURVEY ROLE WOMEN 2004

World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2004

Women and International Migration

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World Survey of the Role of Women in Development
11 Mar 2005
A gender perspective is essential to understanding both the causes and consequences of international migration. Female migrants are increasingly part of worker flows, moving on their own to become the principal wage earners for their families. Most women move voluntarily, but women and girls are ...
INFORME SOBRE COMERCIO DESARR 2003

Informe sobre el Comercio y el Desarrollo 2003

La Acumulación de Capital, el Crecimiento Económico y el Cambio Estructural

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Informe sobre el comercio y el desarrollo
25 Jun 2004
Este informe se ha convertido en una valiosa fuente analítica de las tendencias y perspectivas de la economía mundial, y sus sugerentes análisis de apremiantes cuestiones económicas se esperan con enorme interés, en particular por las autoridades económicas del mundo en desarrollo.
RAPPORT SUR COMMERCE DEV 2003

Rapport sur le Commerce et le Développement 2003

Accumulation de Capital Croissance et Changement Structurel

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Rapport sur le commerce et le développement
25 Jun 2004
Les deux dernières décennies ont été caractérisées par une réorientation fondamentale de la théorie et de la pratique en matière de développement. La nouvelle stratégie appliquée à la suite de la crise de la dette et du développement des années 80 visait à libérer l’entreprise de l’intervention d...
CRONICA ONU VOL 40 NO 4 2003/2004

Crónica ONU, No.4, 2003

16 Apr 2004
Esta es una revista única en su género en la que encontrara artículos que describen y analizan los diferentes programas de las Naciones Unidas y sus agencias. Lectores interesados en los últimos sucesos mundiales tendrán la oportunidad de compenetrarse con temas que abarcan desde la guerra contra...
WORLD ECON SOCIAL SURV 2004 P1

World Economic and Social Survey 2004

Trends and Policies in the World Economy

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World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
10 Dec 2004
This publication examines recent developments in and prospects for the world economy and addresses their implications for the developing countries in the struggle against poverty. In 2004, the world economy continued the recovery that had started in 2003. Nevertheless, there are a number of immed...
AFRICAN STAT YRBK 2001 V2 P4

African Statistical Yearbook 2001

Vol.II, Part 4 - East Africa

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African statistical yearbook / Annuaire statistique pour l'Afrique
16 Apr 2004
This publication, which constitutes the fourth part of Volume II, covers the thirteen countries in East Africa. The statistics presented are arranged on a country basis and cover such areas as: population, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, transport, communications a...
UNCTAD HNDBK STAT 2003 (CD)

UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2003 (CD-ROM with Booklet)

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Handbook of Statistics / Manuel de Statistiques de la CNUCED
13 Feb 2004
This CD-ROM is largely based on the printed version of the UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics and it provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of world trade, investment and development. The data is presented in an analytical way, through the use of rank-ordering...
ESTUDIO ECON AMER LATINA 2002/03

Estudio Económico de América Latina y el Caribe

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Estudio Económico de América Latina y el Caribe
12 Mar 2004
El Estudio se publica en dos partes. La primera examina los principales aspectos de la economía regional y en la segunda se analiza la coyuntura de los países de América latina y el Caribe. Finalmente se presenta un anexo estadístico, y para facilitar el procesamiento de los datos, se incluye la ...
STAT ABSTRACT ESCWA REGION #23

Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 23

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Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
12 Mar 2004
This Abstract provides useful statistical data for countries in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region. The data is collected at the national level and represents areas such as: population and human settlements, education, health, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and f...
SUPPORTING AFRICA EFFORTS ACHIEVE

Supporting Africa's Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development

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Dialogues at the Economic and Social Council
11 Jun 2004
This publication is a compilation of presentations and papers that focus on the topic, Supporting Africa’s Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development. They were presented at the High-Level Segment meetings of the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2001. The papers discuss poverty, agri...
CEPAL REVIEW #74 08/2001

CEPAL Review No.74, August 2001

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CEPAL Review
23 Nov 2001
Cepal Review is the leading journal for the study of economic and social development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Edited by the Economic Commission for Latin America, each issue focuses on economic trends, industrialization, income distribution, technological development and monetar...
ECON SOC SURVEY ASIA PAC 2004

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2004

Asia Pacific Economies - Sustaining Growth and Tackling Poverty

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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
28 May 2004
Despite the war in Iraq and the SARS crisis, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) region continued to show robust economic growth in 2003. This completely updated edition of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific analyzes regional economic developmen...
STAT YRBK 2001 48TH ISS CD

Statistical Yearbook 2001

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United Nations Statistical Yearbook / Annuaire Statistique des Nations Unies (Ser. S)
10 Dec 2004
This annual compilation of statistics for over 200 countries and areas of the world is organized in four parts: world and region summary; population and social statistics; economic activity; and international economic relations. This issue of the Yearbook presents 84 tables in the fields of demog...
WORLD STATISTICS POCKETBOOK 2003

World Statistics Pocketbook 2003 Edition

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World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
30 Jul 2004
This handy pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 209 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 55 key indicators in the areas of population, economic activity, agriculture, industry, energy, international trade, tran...
CEPAL REVIEW #79 04/2003

CEPAL Review No.79, April 2003

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CEPAL Review
12 Mar 2004
Cepal Review is the leading journal for the study of economic and social development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Edited by the Economic Commission for Latin America, each issue focuses on economic trends, industrialization, income distribution, technological development and monetar...
UNCTAD HNDBK STAT 2003 (BK&CD)

UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2003 (Book & CD-ROM)

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Handbook of Statistics / Manuel de Statistiques de la CNUCED
13 Feb 2004
This Handbook and CD-ROM set provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of world trade, investment and development. It is a vital tool for government officials, university research specialists, and others interested in the study of international trade and inv...
REVISTA DE LA CEPAL #81 DEC 2003

Revista de la CEPAL No.81, Diciembre 2003

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Revista de la CEPAL
13 Feb 2004
El objetivo de esta revista es contribuir al examen de los problemas del desarrollo socioeconómico de la región, en especial mediante enfoques analíticos y de políticas, con artículos de expertos en economía y otras ciencias sociales, tanto de Naciones Unidas como fuera de ella.
COMP SOCIAL STATS & INDICAT #6

Compendium of Social Statistics and Indicators

Toward Achieving the Millennium Development Goals, Sixth Issue

12 Mar 2004
This bulletin presents social statistics illustrating some of the key socio-economic indicators for countries of Western Asia. The data contains information on education, death rates, maternal health, HIV prevalence, poverty and hunger, employment, literacy rates, mortality and gender. It is a u...
UNCTAD HNDBK STAT 2003

UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2003

Series:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Handbook of Statistics / Manuel de Statistiques de la CNUCED
13 Feb 2004
This Handbook provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of world trade, investment and development. The data is presented in an analytical way, through the use of rank-orderings, growth rates, shares and other special calculations in order to facilitate thei...
EXTERNAL TRADE BULL ARAB REG #12

External Trade Bulletin of the ESCWA Region, Twelfth Issue

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External Trade Bulletin of the Arab Region
13 Feb 2004
Using national statistics, this Bulletin offers a comprehensive selection of international trade data. Data presented includes summary tables on overall trade, trends and share of the region in total world trade and data on the geographical distribution of trade for countries in the ESCWA region ...
REVIEW SUSTAINABLE DEV PROD #1

Review of Sustainable Development and Productivity Activities, No.1

30 Jan 2004
This Review highlights the main activities and achievements of the Sustainable Development and Productivity Division (SDPD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) set up to advance productivity and sustainable development in the region. It is part of an ongoing effort to p...
ENERGIA Y POBREZA LOS PROBLEMAS

Energía y Pobreza

Los Problemas del Desarrollo Energético y los Grupos Sociales Marginados en las Zonas Rurales y Urbanas del Brasil

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Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura
30 Jan 2004
Los progresos que ha habido en el sector energético de Brasil durante las últimas décadas, particularmente a partir de los años setenta, son innegables. Se observa una integración energética cada vez mayor del territorio nacional. Las fuentes no comerciales de energía están siendo sustituidas de...
CEPAL REVIEW #78 12/2002

CEPAL Review No.78, December 2002

Series:
CEPAL Review
16 Jan 2004
Cepal Review is the leading journal for the study of economic and social development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Edited by the Economic Commission for Latin America, each issue focuses on economic trends, industrialization, income distribution, technological development and monetar...
WORLD ECON SITUAT PROSPECTS 2004

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2004

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World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP)
12 Mar 2004
The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) is the definitive report of the United Nations on the state of the world economy. One of the most highly anticipated economic reports from the United Nations, it is jointly produced by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nati...