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WORLD INVESTMENT DIRECTORY V8 2003

World Investment Directory 2003

Central and Eastern Europe (Set of Booklet & CD-ROM)

6 Jun 2003
This Directory provides data on foreign direct investment and related variables. It gives basic data on firms, the legal framework within which investments take place, and bibliographic information pertaining to the role of transnational corporations in individual countries. This edition covers 1...
5TH ASIAN & PACIFIC POPULAT CONF

Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference

Selected Papers

Series:
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...
SAVING OUR FUTURE A MULTIMINISTER

Saving Our Future

Multiministerial Action Guide - HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific

25 Jul 2003
There is currently no challenge more daunting to the Asia and the Pacific region than the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Multiministerial Action Guide has been prepared to emphasize the need for governments to take a holistic approach to the disease and to suggest specific ways in which different governm...
HIV/AIDS PREVENTION CARE & SUPPORT

HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support

Stories from the Community

8 Aug 2003
Asia and the Pacific could become the region with the most HIV infections being home to 62% of the world’s population. Several broad development issues, such as poverty, gender inequality, low levels of education, and a lack of basic services and opportunities contribute to the spread of HIV in t...
ASIA PACIF DEV JRNL V9 #2 12/2002

Asia-Pacific Development Journal Vol.9 No.2, December 2002

Series:
Asia-Pacific Development Journal
8 Aug 2003
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. (The Asia-Pacific Develop...
STAT INDICATORS ASIA PACIFI V33 #1

Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, March 2003

8 Aug 2003
Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data is presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, to facilitate comparative studies.
EXPLORING TIMOR LESTE MINERAL

Exploring Timor-Leste

Mineral and Hydrocarbon Potential

25 Jul 2003
Exploring Timor-Leste presents an inventory of the mineral and hydrocarbon resources of this newly independent country. It evaluates the Island's potential and recommends mining policy and legislation to satisfy the needs of government and foreign investors. Minerals examined in this study includ...
KYRGYSTAN TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE

Towards a Knowledge-based Economy

Kyrgyzstan - Country Readiness Assessment Report

23 May 2003
The on going processes of economic, social and cultural transformation have been accelerated by the impact of information and communication technologies. The pace of adaptation of these new technologies and the utilization of their potential in accelerating economic development has varied from c...
STAT INDICATORS ASIA PACIFI V32 #4

Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, December 2002

8 Aug 2003
Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data is presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis to facilitate comparative studies.
MIGRATION TRENDS IN EASTERN EURO

Migration Trends in Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2001-2002 Review

24 Jan 2003
The 2001/2002 report presents a statistical and analytical update of recent migration flows for twelve countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The report takes into account relevant political and historical developments interacting with population movements. It also describes and analyzes ...
ASIA PACIF POP JRNL V17 #3 2002

Asia-Pacific Population Journal, Vol.17, No.3, September 2002

Series:
Asia-Pacific Population Journal
25 Jul 2003
Issued quarterly, this journal is an invaluable resource containing opinions and analysis by experts on critical issues related to population. It provides a medium for the international exchange of knowledge, experience, ideas, technical information and data on all aspects of population.
ASIA PACIF POP JRNL V17 #4 2002

Asia-Pacific Population Journal, Vol.17, No.4, December 2002

Series:
Asia-Pacific Population Journal
25 Jul 2003
Issued quarterly, this journal is an invaluable resource containing opinions and analyses by experts on critical issues related to population. It provides a medium for the international exchange of knowledge, experience, ideas, technical information, and data on all aspects of population
ECON SOC SURVEY ASIA PAC 2003

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2003

Asia-Pacific Economies - Resilience in Challenging Times

Series:
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
6 Jun 2003
This annual Survey provides an extensive review of current economic and social trends within the Asian region and analyzes the developments against the background of events in the world economy. The main focus of the 2003 edition is the effort of the public sector in education and health to reach...
POST CONFLICT ENVIRO ASSE AFGHANIS

Post-conflict Environmental Assessment in Afghanistan

9 May 2003
Since February 2002 UNEP has been working with the new transitional Afghanistan government to assess the post conflict environmental needs in the country. This report examines the environmental problems facing the country such as pollution, deforestation, land degradation, erosion and desertifica...
REVIEW DATA TRAFFICKING REP KOREA

A Review of Data on Trafficking in the Republic of Korea

Series:
IOM Migration Research Series
24 Jan 2003
The US State Department included South Korea among its list of twenty-three countries that failed to meet minimum standards in attempting to stop the trafficking in human beings, primarily women and children exploited for prostitution. This report surveys the trafficking of women from countries ...
STAT YRBK ASIA PACIF 2002

Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2002

Series:
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific
5 Dec 2003
The Yearbook provides a comprehensive compilation of statistical tables relating to ESCAP region. It provides each country's data in a single section: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy, transport and communications, external trade, wages,...
FOREIGN TRAD STAT FOR ASIA 1996/00

Foreign Trade Statistics of Asia and the Pacific 1996-2000

25 Jul 2003
This publication contains statistics on import/export trade in the Asian/Oceanic region. Tables give data for overall trade, trade between countries, intra-regional trade and major products.
ASIA PACIFIC IN FIGURES 2002

Asia-Pacific in Figures 2002

25 Jul 2003
This statistical pocketbook contains an aggregate of data for fifty-six countries or areas on population statistics, social statistics, employment, energy, national accounts, external trade, central government expenditure by function, finance, production, prices, land use, transport and tourism. ...
STAT INDICATORS ASIA PACIFI V32 #1

Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, March 2002

6 Dec 2002
Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data is presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis to facilitate comparative studies.
POLICIES REGULATORY REGIMES

Policies, Regulatory Regimes and Management Practices for Investment Promotion and Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources Sector in Economies in Transition and Developing Countries of East and South-east Asia

Series:
Mineral Resources Assessment, Development and Management Series
25 Jul 2003
During the past decade the Asia and Pacific region has experienced a decline in foreign direct investment flows in the mineral sector due to reasons such as the world recession, unstable prices for mineral commodities and changes in government policy. This publication reviews the critical and eme...
TRADE FACILITATION HNDBK FOR GREAT

Trade Facilitation Handbook for the Greater Mekong Subregion

8 Aug 2003
This handbook is part of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific's (ESCAP) effort to facilitate trade in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. It is hoped that the handbook will contribute to the development of more transparent trade and customs legislation as well as to the impleme...
ECOFARMING THE CHINESE EXPERIENCE

Ecofarming

The Chinese Experience

20 Dec 2002
This publication is based on the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) study on ecofarming technology and methods used in China. The study concluded that the Chinese experience though based on local ecological conditions and agricultural knowledge could be adapted to other countries wish...
ASIAN BROWN CLOUD CLIMATE

Asian Brown Cloud, The

Climate and Other Environmental Impacts

8 Aug 2003
This report is an outcome from the Indian Ocean Experiment (INDOEX), the first comprehensive study, carried out by the United Nations Environment Protection Agency (UNEP), on the South Asian haze and the impact it has on climate. The report documents the South Asian brown haze as observed by IND...
DEV AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR SELECTED

Development of Automotive Sector in Selected Countries of ESCAP

Proceedings and Country Papers Presented at the Regional Consultative Meeting on Promotion of Intraregional Trade and Economic Cooperation in the Automotive Sector

25 Jul 2003
This document is adopted from a regional meeting coordinated by The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on the promotion of regional trade and economic cooperation in the automotive sector. The meeting took place in Seoul, in December 2001. The document is made up of s...
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE & RURAL POVERT

Organic Agriculture and Rural Poverty Alleviation

Potential and Best Practices in Asia

25 Jul 2003
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has been trying to carry out a detailed analysis of the current status of organic farming in Asia. Of particular interest is the relationship of organic farming systems with rural poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods. Se...
PROTECTING MARGINALIZED GROUPS

Protecting Marginalized Groups during Economic Downturns

Lessons from the Asian Experience

25 Jul 2003
In 1999, in response to requests received from member governments, ESCAP began to evaluate the effectiveness of major government programmes and policies that had been implemented to alleviate the socio-economic costs of rising unemployment and the loss of income associated with the Asian economic...
STAT INDICATORS ASIA PACIFI V32 #3

Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, September 2002

8 Aug 2003
Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data is presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis to facilitate comparative studies.
EMPOWERING THE RURAL POOR THROUGH

Empowering the Rural Poor through HRD

Six Innovative Approaches Submitted for the 2001 ESCAP HRD Award

25 Jul 2003
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has awarded the ESCAP Human Resources Development Award in almost every year since 1990. The award recognizes exceptional contributions made in the area of human resources development (HRD). The theme of the ESCAP HDR Award for 2...
BULLETIN ON ASIA PAC PERSP 2002/03

Bulletin on Asia-Pacific Perspectives 2002-2003

Asia-Pacific Economies - Sustainable Growth amidst Uncertainties

25 Jul 2003
This publication provides an assessment of the most recent developments in the global economy and their impact and implications for various economies, or groups of economies, within the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) region. Strong signs of economic growth in ear...