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Asian Population Studies Series

EMERGING ISSUES OF HEALTH & MORA

Emerging Issues of Health and Mortality in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series:
Asian Population Studies Series
3 Nov 2005
This publication contains a selection of the papers that were presented at the Seminar on Emerging Issues of Health and Mortality, held in Bangkok. The papers provide both a broad view of the mortality situation in the region and country-specific profiles of various aspects of mortality. The publ...
IMPLEMENTING THE ICPD AGENDA TEN

Implementing the ICPD Agenda

10 Years into the Asia-Pacific Experience - A Status Report

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Asian Population Studies Series
11 Mar 2005
This Report contains background papers on selected issues of population and development prepared by various experts in the field with a view to providing information to representatives attending the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference. The main theme of the Conference was “Population an...
POPULATION & DEV SELECTED ISSUES

Population and Development

Selected Issues - Population and Poverty in Asia and the Pacific

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Asian Population Studies Series
28 May 2004
The Asian and Pacific region is characterized by extreme diversity in terms of population and development. Various demographic, economic, sociocultural and political situations have influenced population policies and poverty reduction initiatives. This study analyzes the links between population ...
MIGRATION PATTERNS & POLICIES ASIA

Migration Patterns and Policies in the Asian and Pacific Region

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Asian Population Studies Series
5 Dec 2003
This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were to review migration trends and patterns in the region, examine the policies and programmes on mig...
5TH ASIAN & PACIFIC POPULAT CONF

Fifth Asian and the Pacific Population Conference

Report and Plan of Action on Population and Poverty

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Asian Population Studies Series
5 Dec 2003
This publication presents the report and plan of action that resulted from the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. It will be a valuable resource for all those interested in learning more about population and development issues in Asia and the Pacific and nation...
5TH ASIAN & PACIFIC POPULAT CONF

Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference

Selected Papers

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Asian Population Studies Series
5 Dec 2003
This publication contains a collection of papers that were presented at the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held in Bangkok in 2002. The papers are a valuable resource for all those interested in learning more about population and development issues in Asia and the Pacific and natio...
ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Adolescent Reproductive Health in the Asian and Pacific Region

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Asian Population Studies Series
14 Jun 2002
This study presents reproductive health issues of adolescents in the Asian and Pacific region based on demographic trends and other socio-economic factors that influence sexual behaviour among adolescents. Two distinct demographic trends coexist in the region, both of which have important implica...
MONITORING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Monitoring Reproductive Health

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Asian Population Studies Series
26 Jan 2001
The Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) recommends that governments set up national databases to provide necessary baseline data and information that may be used to measure the progress of ICPD goals that include reproductive health and family ...
FAMILY & OLDER PERSONS IN CHINA

Family and Older Persons in China, Indonesia and Thailand, The

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Asian Population Studies Series
24 Mar 2000
The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on China, Indonesia and Thailand, this publication discusses the implications of Asia's population future for the family...
FAMILY & OLDER PERSONS BANGLADESH

Family and Older Persons in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, The

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Asian Population Studies Series
21 Jul 2000
The family remains the most important source of support for the elderly. However, socio-economic changes are undermining this traditional means of support. Through case studies on Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka this publication discusses the implications of Asia's population future for the fa...
IMPACT GLOBALIZATION ON POPULATION

Impact of Globalization on Population Change and Poverty in Rural Areas, The

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Asian Population Studies Series
25 Feb 2000
This publication examines the impact of globalization and liberalization on population change and poverty; the effects of globalization on labour force and migration in Thailand; and the impact of globalization on rural and agricultural development in the Asia and the Pacific region. In addition,...
SOME PROBLEMS & ISSUES OF OLDER

Some Problems and Issues of Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific

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Asian Population Studies Series
20 Aug 1999
The increase of the aged population has important implications for policies and programmes concerning families, communities and States. This publication is the result of a survey conducted to determine the community perception of the problems of the aged in Bangladesh, the determinants of work an...
ASIA PACIFIC POP POLICIES & PROG

Asia-Pacific Population Policies and Programmes

Future Directions - Report, Key Future Actions and Background Papers of a High-Level Meeting

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Asian Population Studies Series
20 Aug 1999
This publication provides a detailed profile of the Asia and the Pacific region's population and development situation. It describes the critical issues and constraints facing the countries of the region as they endeavour to reorient their population and development programmes. It also presents f...
RPT RECOM EXPERT GROUP MEET ADOLES

Report and Recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting on Adolescents

Implications of Population Trends, Environment and Development

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Asian Population Studies Series
23 Oct 1998
This publication identifies, in the Asian and the Pacific region, the underlying demographic, economic and socio-cultural factors and policies that affect the full development of adolescents and youth, especially in the area of their reproductive health. It also recommends priority strategies to ...
POPULATION CHANGE, DEVELOPMENT AND

Population Change, Development and Women's Role and Status in India

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Asian Population Studies Series
6 Sep 1996
Another in the series of important case studies this time with the focus on India. We are shown clearly and concisely the interrelationships between population, development and the role of women. We are also given useful documentary research and surveys plus an econometric study.
POPULATION CHANGE, DEVELOPMENT AND

Population Change, Development and Women's Role and Status in Japan

Series:
Asian Population Studies Series
26 Jul 1996
A concise report which analyzes, on the basis of a macroeconomic-demographic-social security model, various population compositional adjustment problems, shedding light upon the changing status of Japanese women and their career development.
RECENT TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MIG

Recent Trends in International Migration in Asia

Series:
Asian Population Studies Series
9 Feb 1996
Migration is a timeless phenomenon. This publication examines the migration patterns for the past two decades in the areas of temporary contract workers, temporary professional transients and clandestine or illegal workers. It reviews the major recent trends in international migration in Asia, th...