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MBS VOL 61 NO 2 FEBRUARY 2007

Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, February 2007

13 Jul 2007
MBS presents current economic and social statistics for more than 200 countries and territories of the world. It contains over 50 tables of monthly and/or annual and quarterly data on a variety of subjects illustrating important economic long-term trends and developments, including population, pr...
MBS VOL 61 NO 1 JANUARY 2007

Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, January 2007

9 Mar 2007
MBS presents current economic and social statistics for more than 200 countries and territories of the world. It contains over 50 tables of monthly and/or annual and quarterly data on a variety of subjects illustrating important economic long-term trends and developments, including population, pr...
WORLD POPULAT PROSPECTS 2006 V2

World Population Prospects

The 2006 Revision - Sex and Age Distribution of the World Population

Series:
Population Studies
1 Apr 2008
The 2006 Revision builds on the 2004 Revision and incorporates both the results of the 2000 round of national population censuses and of recent specialized surveys carried out in countries around the world. These sources provide both demographic and other information to assess the progress made i...
WORLD POPULAT PROSPECTS 2006 V1

World Population Prospects

The 2006 Revision - Comprehensive Tables

Series:
Population Studies
20 Mar 2008
The 2006 Revision builds on the 2004 Revision and incorporates both the results of the 2000 round of national population censuses and of recent specialized surveys carried out in countries around the world. These sources provide both demographic and other information to assess the progress made i...
PARTICIP DIALOGUE TOWARD STABLE

Participatory Dialogue

Towards a Stable, Safe and Just Society for All

1 Jun 2007
The present publication offers an overview of social integration and related concepts, explores the role and principles of participatory dialogue in creating more socially cohesive societies, and provides practical examples of dialogue use and dialogic tools. The book also reviews global trends i...
UN STATISTICAL COMMISS 60 YRS

United Nations Statistical Commission

Sixty Years of Leadership and Professionalism in Building the Global Statistical System 1947 - 2007 (Includes Booklet and Chart)

18 May 2007
Having met for the first time in 1947, the Statistical Commission was formally established as a functional body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and given full responsibility for setting up its international work programme, to be implemented by the Statistics Division as its Secr...
WORLD STATISTICS POCKETBOOK 2006

World Statistics Pocketbook 2006 Edition

Series:
World Statistics Pocketbook (Ser. V)
1 Jun 2007
This handy pocketbook provides an easy-to-use international compilation of basic economic, social and environmental indicators for 212 countries and areas worldwide. It covers 57 key indicators in the areas of population, economic activity, agriculture, industry, energy, international trade, tran...
WORLD POPULAT AGEING 2007

World Population Ageing 2007

Series:
Population Studies
29 Jun 2007
This report provides the demographic foundation for the follow-up activities of the Second World Assembly on Ageing. The report considers the process of ageing for the world as a whole, for more and less developed regions, as well as individual countries. Demographic profiles covering the period ...
INTL TRADE STAT YRBK 2005 V1&2

International Trade Statistics Yearbook 2005, Volume I & II

Series:
International Trade Statistics Yearbook (Ser. G)
23 Dec 2008
The fifty-fourth edition of the International Trade Statistics Yearbook provides the basic information for individual countries’ external trade performances in terms of value, as well as in volume and price, the importance of trading partners and the significance of individual commodities importe...
REVIEW NATL ACTION PLANS YOUTH

Review of National Action Plans on Youth Employment

Putting Commitment into Action

10 Aug 2007
This present report is a comprehensive version of the Report of the Secretary-General entitled “Global analysis and evaluation of national action plans on youth employment” and its analysis of the complexity and diversity of concerns expressed in National Action Plans, which provide the basis upo...
OUR COMMON HUMANITY IN THE INFORMA

Our Common Humanity in the Information Age

Principles and Values for Development

Series:
Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
5 Oct 2007
This book is the result of an event which took place at UN Headquarters to revive the spirit of cooperation and send a strong message on the role of the United Nations in global human development. The book highlights that the global community is one family with common values, promoting the concep...
FOUNDATIONS OF THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE

Foundations of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development

Series:
Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
23 Mar 2007
The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development was launched after comprehensive worldwide consultations with governments, the private sector, civil society, the technical and internet communities and academia. This publication intends to be a useful resource fo...
HUMANIZING THE DIGITAL AGE

Humanizing the Digital Age

21 May 2007
The present publication examines how the information revolution has provided unprecedented opportunities for both economic and human development to countries, societies and people – if they are capable of tapping its potential. It is becoming well-recognized that people should be placed at the ce...
TECHNICAL REFER MANUAL STAND

Technical Reference Manual for the Standardization of Geographical Names

1 Jun 2007
With the continuous expansion of technical capabilities and communication media, authoritative geographical names are sought for accurate reporting, geo-referencing and inclusion in geographical information systems. The present Reference Manual focuses on the technical aspects of geographical nam...
PROGRAMME D

Programme d'action mondial pour la jeunesse à l'horizon 2000 et au-delà

9 Feb 2007
L'Organisation des Nations Unies a depuis longtemps reconnu le fait que les jeunes du monde entier représentent une ressource humaine vitale pour le développement ainsi que des agents clés pour le changement social, la croissance économique et l'innovation des technologies. Le Programme d'action ...
WORLD PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR YOUT

World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and beyond

9 Feb 2007
The United Nations has long recognized that young people in al countries are a vital human resource for development and key agents for social change, economic growth and technological innovation. The World Progrogramme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond provides a policy framework an...
NATL ACCT STATS 2004/05 ANALYS

National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates 2004-2005

Analysis of Main Aggregates, 2004-2005

Series:
National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates
29 Jun 2007
This publication contains detailed national accounts estimates for some 207 countries and areas of the world for the years 1970 to 2004/2005. The national data for each country and area are presented in separate chapters using uniform table headings and classifications recommended in the United N...
INTL FINANCE & DEV CTRIES YEAR 97

International Finance and Development

12 Jan 2007
As most recent international private capital flows have been unlikely to significantly enhance new productive investments in the developing countries, it is necessary to design appropriate mechanisms to ensure they contribute to development. However, recent trends in official development financin...
POLICY MATTERS

Policy Matters

26 Jan 2007
Trade liberalization may well have worsened unemployment as well as working conditions besides undermining existing productive capacities and reducing the ‘policy space’ for developing better and competitive new economic capacities. Meanwhile, financial liberalization does not seem to have contri...
FLAT WORLD BIG GAPS

Flat World, Big Gaps

Economic Liberalization, Globalization Poverty and Inequality

26 Jan 2007
The present publication critically considers the impact of economic liberalization and globalization on inequality and poverty. The first half surveys the major analytical issues in the recent study of global inequalities. The second half of the volume surveys recent inequality trends in various ...
INNOVAT GOVERN THE MIDDLE EAST

Innovations in Governance in the Middle East, North Africa, and Western Balkans

Making Governments Work Better in the Mediterranean Region

7 Sep 2007
This book analyses the challenges and opportunities that governments in the Mediterranean region have faced to improve their public administration systems. The book highlights innovations that indicate each country’s willingness to change, to be open to new ways of thinking and acting in reformin...
GAOR 61ST SUPP38 ELIM DISCRIM WOM

Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Thirty-fourth Session (16 January-3 February 2006), Thirty-fifth Session (15 May-2 June 2006), Thirty-sixth Session (7-25 August 2006)

Series:
Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
11 Jan 2008
UN. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (34th-37th sess.) Agenda: Periodic reports, gender discrimination, human rights monitoring, women's status, women's rights.
INDUSTRIAL DEV FOR THE 21ST CENTUR

Industrial Development for the 21st Century

Sustainable Development Perspectives

20 Apr 2007
In 2005 the United Nations Member States reiterated that “sustainable development is a key element of the overarching framework for United Nations activities, in particular for achieving the internationally agreed goals”, including those in the Millennium Declaration. This book highlights key ch...
WORLD YOUTH RPT 2007

World Youth Report 2007

Young People's Transition to Adulthood - Progress and Challenges

Series:
World Youth Report
7 Feb 2008
Today’s young people are the best educated generation of youth in history. However, the World Youth Report 2007 argues that for many young people, the transition to adulthood is slowed down by poverty and their inability to find decent work. The Report provides an in-depth look at key issues of c...
WORLD ECON SITUAT PROSPECTS 2007

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2007

Series:
World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP)
10 Jan 2007
The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) is the definitive report of the United Nations on the state of the world economy. One of the most highly anticipated economic reports from the United Nations, it is jointly produced by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nat...
PVS VOL 58 NO 2 JULY 2006

Population and Vital Statistics Report, July 2006

3 Nov 2006
This biannual journal, released in English, gives you estimates of world and regional populations as well as estimates for 218 countries. Information is derived from each country's latest population, national census and from nationally representative statistics on birth and mortality.
OVERCOMING ECON VULNERAB CREATING

Overcoming Economic Vulnerability and Creating Employment

Report of the Committee for Development Policy on the Eighth Session (20-24 March 2006)

17 Nov 2006
The present report contains the main findings and recommendations of the eight session of the Committee for Development Policy, held at United Nations Headquarters from 20 to 24 March 2006. The Committee addressed three themes: the first concerned creating an environment at the national and inter...
DESIGNING HOUSEHOLD SURV SAMPL

Designing Household Survey Samples: Practical Guidelines

Studies in Methods - Series F No. 98

Series:
Studies in Methods (Ser. F)
9 Dec 2008
This publication serves as a handbook that includes the main sample survey design issues that can conveniently be referred to by practicing national statisticians, researchers and analysts involved in sample survey work and activities in countries. Methodologically sound techniques that are groun...