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ALTERN DEV STRATEG POST 2015 ERA

Alternative Development Strategies for the Post-2015 Era

The United Nations Series on Development

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United Nations Series on Development
21 Oct 2013
The global economic crisis of 2008-2009 exposed systemic failings at the core of economic policymaking worldwide. The crisis came on top of several other crises, including skyrocketing and highly volatile world food and energy prices and climate change. This book argues that new policy approaches...
DEVELOPING NATL ACTION PLANS

Developing National Action Plans Against Racial Discrimination

A Practical Guide

21 Jul 2014
Racism and racial discrimination hinder progress and cause suffering for millions of people in all countries around the world. Lasting improvements to counter racial discrimination at the national level require political will and a sustained and comprehensive approach. This publication is a tool ...
RAPPORT SUR GOUVERN AFRIQUE #3

Rapport sur la Gouvernance en Afrique III (2013)

Elections et gestion de la diversite en Afrique

21 Jul 2014
Le Rapport sur la gouvernance en Afrique, publication la plus approfondie sur la question, observe et évalue les progrès accomplis par les pays africains dans ce domaine, identifie les déficits de capacités des institutions et propose des politiques et des interventions stratégiques propres à amé...
AFRICAN GOVERNANCE RPT #3 2013

African Governance Report III, 2013

Elections and the Management of Diversity

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African Governance Report
11 Oct 2013
This report is the most comprehensive report on governance in Africa, assesses and monitors the progress African countries are making on governance, identifies capacity gaps in governance institutions and proposes polices and strategic interventions aimed at promoting good governance on the conti...
WORLD E-PARLIAMENT RPT 2012

World E-Parliament Report 2012

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World e-Parliament Report
31 Dec 2012
The World e-Parliament Report 2012 presents the latest data on the use and availability of systems, applications, hardware and tools in parliaments all over the world. The findings presented in the report are based on the results of the Global Survey of ICT in Parliaments 2012 conducted by the Gl...
AFTER OPPRESSION TRANSNAT JUST

After Oppression

Transitional Justice in Latin America and Eastern Europe

3 Jan 2012
The decline of authoritarianism in Latin America and Eastern Europe marked the end of a dark chapter in the history of these societies. In both regions, transition to democracy was accompanied by distinct efforts to come to terms with the traumatic experiences of the past and to demand accountabi...
RETOOLING GLOBAL DEV GOVER

Retooling Global Development and Governance

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United Nations Series on Development
29 Oct 2013
This publication provides a whole new set of ideas on how to overcome the deficiencies in the ongoing process of globalization and in the existing mechanisms for global economic governance. It points out promising directions for reform, including: strengthening government capacities for formulati...
IS GOOD GOVERNANCE GOOD FOR DEV

Is Good Governance Good for Development?

Series:
United Nations Series on Development
9 Aug 2012
Whilst good governance is a worthy goal by itself, this book argues that it is not a prerequisite for economic growth or development. Challenging the conventional good governance paradigm favoured by the donor community, this book exposes the methodological shortcomings of the commonly-used gover...
COMPENDIUM INNOVAT E-GOV V4

Compendium of Innovative E-government Practices (Volume IV)

Volume IV

27 Jun 2012
The main objective of developing the UNDESA Compendium of Innovative E-government Practices as an ongoing project is to create a venue for promoting innovative e-government solutions, services and products developed and yet to be developed by governments. The Compendium does not promote one solu...
UN CIVIL AFFAIRS HNDBK

United Nations Civil Affairs Handbook

9 May 2012
Civil Affairs are core civilian components of United Nations peacekeeping operations, working at the local level in countries torn by conflict to support the development of social and civic conditions for durable peace. This Handbook is intended as practical guidance for Civil Affairs Officers on...
UN E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY 2012

United Nations E-Government Survey 2012

E-Government for the People

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United Nations E-Government Survey
18 Apr 2012
The survey was prepared in a context of multiple challenges to achieving sustainable development goals and a call for responsive and collaborative government. It explores the institutional framework for e-government and finds that the existence of a chief information officer acting as a national ...
COMPENDIUM ICT APPS ELEC GOV V3

Compendium of ICT Applications on Electronic Government, Vol. 3

Mobile Applications on Citizen Engagement

14 Jan 2013
This compendium is comprised of various case studies that focus on advancing citizen engagement by using information and communication technology (ICT) applications. Through mobile technology, ICT applications are working to deliver essential services in many parts of the world. ICT applications ...
UNITED NATIONS AT A GLANCE

United Nations at a Glance

10 Dec 2012
This simple, authoritative guide provides a starting point for readers who are new to the UN. In clear language, this book explains what the UN does, how the UN does it, who the actors are, and when historical milestones occurred. Illustrated with photos and stories from the field, the guide ex...
UN GLOBAL COMPACT LOC NETWORK 2011

United Nations Global Compact Local Network Report 2011

1 Dec 2011
The United Nations Global Compact Local Network Report takes stock of the work of Local Networks around the world, featuring statistics and case examples on network governance, activities, issues and communications. The publication is developed annually to showcase the work of Local Networks. Glo...
ACCOUNTABLE GOV IN AFRICA PUBLIC

Accountable Government in Africa

Perspectives from Public Law and Political Studies

23 Feb 2012
A number of leading experts in the fields of public law, political science and democratization studies contributed to this book to identify ways of making African governments accountable and describe the extent to which these mechanisms work in practice. It presents new knowledge about legal and ...
CROSS BORDER GOVERNANCE IN ASIA

Cross-Border Governance in Asia

Regional Issues and Mechanisms

17 Mar 2011
Rapid globalization has led to increased flows of capital, services, ideas, information and people between countries. Problems that face one nation often have a rippling impact throughout the region and globally. This growing list of cross-border challenges cannot be resolved by isolated policy a...
DARK SIDE OF GLOBALIZATION

The Dark Side of Globalization

17 Feb 2011
Globalization has brought many benefits, including the reduction of poverty in several countries. But it also has a dark side: the unleashing of negative forces as a result of the compression of time and space made possible by modern technology. From arms trafficking in West Africa through armed ...
REVIEW INFO TECHN COMM DEV #14 (A)

Review of Information Technology and Communications for Development in Western Asia, Issue 14 (Arabic language)

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Review of Information Technology and Communications for Development in Western Asia (Arabic)
21 Sep 2011
This issue of the Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia addresses the reality and prospects of the Free and Open Source Software in the Arab region, with a focus on its impact on development, which is manifested in giving opportunities to build local ...
REVIEW INFO TECHN COMM DEV #13 (A)

Review of Information Technology and Communications for Development in Western Asia, Issue 13 (Arabic Language)

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Review of Information Technology and Communications for Development in Western Asia (Arabic)
18 Nov 2010
This issue of the Bulletin of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia contains a review and analysis of the status of information society in the ESCWA region four years after the World Summit for Information Technology, through a follow-up of the implementation o...
POLITICAL VIOLENCE SOUTH & SOUTHEA

Political Violence in South and Southeast Asia

Critical Perspectives

30 Nov 2010
This volume explores the sources and manifestations of political violence in South and Southeast Asia and the myriad roles that it plays in everyday life. It considers and critiques the manner in which political violence is understood and constructed, and the common assumptions that prevail regar...
ENGAGING CIVIL SOCIETY DEM GOVERN

Engaging Civil Society

Emerging Trends in Democratic Governance

7 Jul 2010
The rapid pace of globalization has led to the increasing interdependence of member states of the United Nations to achieve sustainable development objectives, including the eradication of extreme poverty, environmental protection, access to basic services and livelihoods and the promotion of eco...
BUILDING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT ASIA

Building Trust in Government

Innovations in Governance Reform in Asia

7 Jul 2010
The ability of governments and the global community to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, ensure security, and promote adherence to basic standards of human rights depends on people's trust in their government. This book seeks to answer many of the questions raised in reference to means of...
UN GLOBAL COMPACT LOC NETW 2010

United Nations Global Compact Local Network Report 2010

Local Network Report 2010

1 Dec 2011
The United Nations Global Compact Local Network Report 2010 sheds light on the ways in which the Local Networks have carved out a place for themselves to spread the Global Compact message in their communities and countries as they prod companies into action. Using charts, graphs and accompanying ...
WORLD E-PARLIAMENT RPT 2010

World E-Parliament Report 2010

Series:
World e-Parliament Report
21 Sep 2011
The findings presented in this publication are based on the results of the Global Survey of information and communication techonologies (ICTs) in Parliaments conducted by the Global Centre for ICTs in Parliament between July and November 2009, to which 134 parliamentary assemblies responded. The ...
COMPENDIUM INNOVAT E-GOV V3

Compendium of Innovative E-government Practices (Volume III)

Volume III

1 Sep 2010
Government’s use of the Internet has revolutionized the speed and effectiveness of government service delivery and public administration. The Compendium is a compilation of recent case studies of innovative e-government solutions, services and applications. It does not promote one solution over a...
WORLD PUBLIC SECTOR RPT 2010

World Public Sector Report 2010

Reconstructing Public Administration after Conflict Challenges, Practices and Lessons Learned

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World Public Sector Report
24 May 2010
The main objective of the 2010 World Public Sector Report is to analyze challenges, strategies and practices in rebuilding public administration after conflict. It is unique in that it provides key lessons learned about transforming governments to promote peaceful coexistence, sustainable develop...
UN E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY 2010

United Nations E-Government Survey 2010

Leveraging E-Government at a Time of Financial and Economic Crisis

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United Nations E-Government Survey
15 Jun 2010
The theme of the 2010 Survey is how to leverage e-Government in the current financial and economic crisis. The crisis presents a major challenge for UN Member States' attainment of national development goals. The Survey explores the potential of e-Government, focusing on its relationship with gov...
DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH PARTICIPATION

Democracy in the South

Participation, the State and the People

26 Apr 2010
Traditionally, studies on democracy have focused on the orthodox so-called Northern models of democratic governance, and within this framework, the extent to which Southern models are considered democratic. Democracy in the South is the first truly international collaboration that draws attention...
UN JUSTICE REFORM GOVERN OPERATION

United Nations Justice

Legal and Judicial Reform in Governance Operations

23 Apr 2010
At the end of the 20th century, and at the dawn of the 21st, the United Nations was tasked with the administration of justice in territories placed under its executive authority, an undertaking for which there was no established precedent or doctrine. Examining the UN’s legal and judicial reform ...