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Commercialization of Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: September 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...

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...


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Population and Development Report, No.3 (Arabic language)

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: July 2007 )

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Population and Development Report, Issue No.3

International Migration and Development in the Arab Region: Challenges and Opportunities

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: January 2008, PDF: December 2007 )

The Report considers the trends and patterns of Arab migration; addresses international migration and its relevance to development in Arab countries by discussing the relationship between...

The Report considers the trends and patterns of Arab migration; addresses international migration and its relevance to development in Arab countries by discussing the relationship between...


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Population and Development Report, Issue No.4

Youth in the ESCWA Region - Situation Analysis and Implications for Development Policies

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: March 2011, PDF: December 2010 )

This publication is one of a series of analytical Reports issued by the Population and Social Development Section of the Social Development Division at the Economic and Social Commission for Western...

This publication is one of a series of analytical Reports issued by the Population and Social Development Section of the Social Development Division at the Economic and Social Commission for Western...


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Population and Development Report, Issue No.5

Youth Exclusion in the ESCWA Region: Demographic, Economic, Educational and Cultural Factors

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: July 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

This publication is one of a series of analytical Reports issued by the Population and Social Development Section of the Social Development Division at the Economic and Social Commission for Western...

This publication is one of a series of analytical Reports issued by the Population and Social Development Section of the Social Development Division at the Economic and Social Commission for Western...


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Population and Development Report, Issue No.6

Development Policy Implications of Age-Structural Transitions in Arab Countries

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: September 2014, PDF: September 2014 )

This report shows that the Arab countries are currently undergoing profound age-structural transitions which will have significant implications for their development. It argues that countries can best...

This report shows that the Arab countries are currently undergoing profound age-structural transitions which will have significant implications for their development. It argues that countries can best...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development III, Energy Infrastructure Policies and Issues

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: February 2000 )

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...


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Population and Development Report: Issue No. 7

Overcoming Population Vulnerability to Water Scarcity in the Arab Region

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: April 2016, PDF: December 2015 )

Population dynamics can contribute to unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and as a consequence to water scarcity that consists of the most significant environmental challenge in the...

Population dynamics can contribute to unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and as a consequence to water scarcity that consists of the most significant environmental challenge in the...


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Sustainable Energy Future

Policy Options, Barriers and Action Plans - Shifting Towards a Sustainable Energy Development Path

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: June 2002 )

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...


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Energy Services for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Policy and Practice

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 2007, PDF: April 2007 )

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...


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End-use Energy Efficiency and Promotion of a Sustainable Energy Future

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: November 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...


Population and Development Report (Arabic language)

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report

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Population and Development Report, Issue No.2

The Demographic Window - An Opportunity for Development in the Arab Countries

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: July 2006, PDF: January 2008 )

The Population and Development Report, a series of analytical reports published biennially, aims to enhance knowledge about the vital relationship between population and development issues and to...

The Population and Development Report, a series of analytical reports published biennially, aims to enhance knowledge about the vital relationship between population and development issues and to...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: May 1996 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.


Sectoral Energy Demand Studies

Application of the End-Use Approach to Asian Countries

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 1992 )

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...


Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Uses

Status and Salient Issues for Regional Co-operation

Series: Energy Resources Development Series

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.


Background Issues of Oil Supply Trading in Pacific Island Countries

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: August 1990 )

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...


Population and Development Report, Issue No.1

Programme of Action Adopted at the International Conference on Population and Development, Cairo

Series: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Population and Development Report
( Print: May 1995 )

The stabilization of the world's population and the achievement of sustainable development was discussed at the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo in 1994. This volume...

The stabilization of the world's population and the achievement of sustainable development was discussed at the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo in 1994. This volume...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development II

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: October 1996 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.