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STAT INDICATORS ASIA PACIFI V30 #2

Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, June 2000

29 Sep 2000
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 presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies.
INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION IN TRADE

Interregional Cooperation in Trade and Investment

Asia-Latin America

Series:
ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
15 Sep 2000
This publication provides a bird's eye view of the current status of trade relations between the two regions. As a part of the Studies in Trade and Investment Series, this publication presents an outcome of the Seminar on Interregional Cooperation in Trade and Investment. Some of the questions th...
PRIVATE SECTOR PERSPECTIVES GREATR

Private Sector Perspectives in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Series:
ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
26 Jan 2001
Owing to the great potential for economic development and prosperity in the Indo-China, the private sector can play a substantial role as the driving force for sustained growth. This publication presents the background studies and proceedings of a 1999 Symposium, which aimed at promoting private ...
TO JAPAN & BACK THAI WOMEN RECO

To Japan and Back

Thai Women Recount Their Experiences

26 May 2000
This study aims at providing a deeper understanding of the perspectives and experiences of Thai women who have migrated to Japan and returned home to their villages. The publication portrays the personal stories of 55 Thai women and conveys this collection of information to communities, service p...
TEMPORARY LABOUR MIGRATION OF WOME

Temporary Labour Migration of Women

Case Studies of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

25 May 2001
This publication seeks to explain how female migration affects the women's empowerment process. The book presents case studies from two countries in Southeast Asia - Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The first part of each study reviews official data on female migration and identifies gaps in the data. I...
GUIDE FOR THE PROMOTION ENERGY

Guide for the Promotion of Energy Conservation Regulations in Economies in Transition

Series:
ECE Energy Series
26 Jan 2001
The Russian Federation and most of the countries in Central Asia are richly endowed with energy resources sufficient to meet domestic needs and possible future export. However, dramatically increased energy prices have created social hardships and a need for energy conservation. This publication ...
TECHNOLOGY NEEDS FOR LAKE MNGMT

Technology Needs for Lake Management in Indonesia Case Studies

Lakes Rawa Danau and Rawa Pening, Java

Series:
Technical Publication Series
7 Jul 2000
This publication provides a general diagnostic analysis of Rawa Danau and Rawa Penning. It describes and discusses environmentally sound technologies and management practices that are appropriate for the preservation of both water bodies in Indonesia. The information gathered for this book was co...
PROMOT WOMEN

Promoting Women's Rights as Human Rights

Series:
Studies on Women in Development
15 Sep 2000
Women's rights have traditionally been viewed as separate from human rights. Yet, throughout their lifetime, women are often faced with violations of their human rights. To address those issues, an Expert Group Meeting was organized to review the progress achieved in the Asia and the Pacific regi...
REMOTE SENSING FOR TROPIC ECOS #8

Remote Sensing for Tropical Ecosystem Management

Proceedings of the Eighth Regional Seminar on Earth Observation for Tropical Ecosystem Management (Yangon, Myanmar, 25-29 October 1999)

4 Aug 2000
This publication summarizes the proceedings of the Seminar and presents a series of study papers on: space development; forest resource management using remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS); applications of remote sensing and GIS for natural resource management; and utilizati...
BREAKING THE EARTHENWARE JAR

Breaking the Earthenware Jar

Lessons from South Asia to End Violence Against Women and Girls

15 Sep 2000
Breaking the Earthenware Jar is a story of courage and hope. The incidence of domestic violence in South Asia is among the highest in the world, and the efforts of 'activists' against it are compelling and instructive. This book turns spotlight on disturbing trends in the region, and poses challe...
STAT INDICATORS ASIA PACIFI V30 #1

Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, March 2000

4 Aug 2000
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 presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies.
UTILIZING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEMENTARI

Utilizing Industrial Complementarities in an Era of the Open Regionalism

24 Mar 2000
The impact of the financial and currency crises that engulfed much of developing Asia in 1997 on the real economy became apparent in 1998. Trade within the Asia and the Pacific region and between the region and the world has shrunk and economic growth has withered as investment and consumer deman...
FAMILY & OLDER PERSONS IN CHINA

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

Series:
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...
INTEGR ENVIRO CONSIDER INTO V4

Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making Processes

Background Readings - Modalities for Environmental Assessments, Country Studies on Flood Loss Reduction in Bangladesh, Urban Development and Environmental Protection in Shangh

Series:
Development Papers
24 Mar 2000
Development strategies in the Asia and the Pacific region are heavily focused on fostering economic growth and do not always focus on the detrimental environmental effects of the modalities used to implement the strategy. This publication discusses the modalities for environmental assessments. It...
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TRADE LIB

Environmental Impacts of Trade Liberalization and Policies for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

A Case Study on Bangladesh's Shrimp Farming Industry

Series:
Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
10 Mar 2000
Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime. Recently, however, the undesirable effect of environmental degradation has emerged as a result of rapid ...
HNDBK FOR LITERACY & POST LITERACY

Handbook for Literacy and Post-literacy for Capacity-building of Organizations

15 Sep 2000
This Handbook has been developed to support the work of professionals engaged in the promotion of literacy among women in the Asia-Pacific region through capacity-building of local organizations. The major objective is to show the essential steps for developing and implementing post-literacy prog...
MANAGING THE TRANSITION FROM THE V

Managing the Transition from the Village to the City in the South Pacific

4 Aug 2000
As we enter the twenty-first century, one of the key emerging issues in Asia and the Pacific region is urbanization. This publication outlines the unique features of urbanization and urban problems in the developing countries of the South Pacific. It analysis such issues as: urbanization, urban i...
SEXUALLY ABUSED & SEXUALLY EXPLO

Sexually Abused and Sexually Exploited Children and Youth in South Asia

A Qualitative Assessment of Their Health Needs and Available Services

26 Jan 2001
This publication provides a synthesis of the situation relating to child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse in five countries of South Asia, namely, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is based on the national reports prepared and submitted by each country's national rese...
SEXUALLY ABUSED & SEXUALLY EXPLO

Sexually Abused and Sexually Exploited Children and Youth in the Greater Mekong Subregion

A Qualitative Assessment of Their Health Needs and Available Services

15 Sep 2000
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and youth are issues of growing concern in the Greater Mekong Subregion, which includes Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. The study identifies common physical, psychological and social health problem...
REVIEW REGION & SUBREGION AGRMT

Review of Regional and Subregional Agreements on Land Transport Routes

Issues and Alternative Frameworks

4 Aug 2000
This review seeks to examine various issues, that are relevant to the development of international land transport routes. The publication gives a comprehensive account to identify various elements for an international land transport agreement that can provide an effective framework for such devel...
DEV ASIA EUROPE RAIL CONTAINER

Development of Asia-Europe Rail Container Transport through Block-trains

Northern Corridor of the Trans-Asian Railway

4 Aug 2000
This publication presents valuable guidelines for the development of efficient rail services along the routes of the Trans-Asian Railway Northern Corridor (TAR-NC). It highlights those components of the services that should receive specific attention to be able to attract shippers and keep their ...
HUMAN RESOURCE DEV REQUIRE

Human Resource Development Requirements of the Tourism Sector in India

15 Sep 2000
This study of human resource development in the tourism industry of India has the following objectives: determine the manpower needs in hotel and accommodation sector, estimate the requirements in various operational skills and ascertain the need of training infrastructure. The publication can be...
GDLNS INTEGRATED PLANNING SUSTAIN

Guidelines on Integrated Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development

15 Sep 2000
The Guidelines provide a comprehensive list of factors to be considered when developing a sustainable, strategic and integrated tourism plan in Asian and the Pacific countries. The publication discusses such issues as the costs and benefits of tourism, developing tourism-related infrastructure, a...
FACILITATION OF TRAVEL IN THE ASIA

Facilitation of Travel in the Asian Region

Series:
ESCAP Tourism Review
15 Sep 2000
This issue of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Tourism Review offers analysis and insight into the experiences of selected member countries in addressing issues of facilitation as part of their national tourism development strategies. Viewpoints of selected inte...
ROAD DEVELOPMENT & THE ENVIRONME

Road Development and the Environment

Methodologies for Minimizing Environmental Damage

4 Aug 2000
This publication gives ample descriptions and suggestions on road development as a tool for sustainable social and economic growth. It highlights the type and scale of damage road development may cause to the environment and most of all how to minimize it by considering the environment throughout...
PROMOT FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment

Lessons for Economies in Transition

21 Jul 2000
There is general agreement that one of the keys to boosting economic growth in the economies in transition is the promotion of foreign direct investment. The importance of a favourable investment climate and adequate legal and regulatory frameworks does much in attracting foreign direct investmen...
COMMERCIALIZATION OF RENEWABLE ENE

Commercialization of Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development

Series:
Energy Resources Development Series
15 Sep 2000
This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy development in selected developing countries in Asia. It is an in-depth analysis of the resource and t...