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MITIGATING NATURAL DISASTERS

Mitigating Natural Disasters

Phenomena, Effects and Options

14 Jun 1991
Volcanic eruptions, floods, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides have always been front page news. This manual is intended as one of many disaster-management tools. It addresses the control and reduction of the physical damage caused by the sudden and violent natural phenomena. It consists in adapti...
INTL TAX AGREEMENTS #53

International Tax Agreements

18 Oct 1991
Loose-leaf series on the status of international taxation agreements on income and fortune; movable capital; commercial, industrial and agricultural enterprises; or maritime and air transport enterprises.
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L'Action du CEDAW

Rapports du Comite Pour L'Elimination de la Discrimination a L'Egard des Femmes

8 Apr 1991
WORK OF CEDAW V2 1986/87

Work of CEDAW, The

Reports of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

8 Apr 1991
Reports and summary records of discussions of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) which monitors the implementation by Governments of the Convention. Issues such as women's participation in politics, equal compensation on the job, divorce, prostitution, illiga...
ASSESS LONG RANGE TRANSBOUN

Assessment of Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution

Series:
Air Pollution Studies
31 May 1991
This seventh volume of the series of Air Pollution Studies summarizes the results of the Cooperative Programme for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Long-range Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe (EMEP) and the forest damage survey in Europe. It also describes economic principles for allocati...
MEASURING THE DYNAMICS CONTRACEPT

Measuring the Dynamics of Contraceptive Use

25 Mar 1991
This study was undertaken as part of the activities of the Population Division of the United Nations to assess the impact of family planning programmes in developing countries. It focuses primarily on methodological aspects of data collection and data quality.
PATTERNS OF FIRST MARRIAGE TIMING

Patterns of First Marriage Timing and Prevalence

25 Mar 1991
This study describes the marriage patterns of men and women during the decades following the Second World War. It analyses the timing and prevalence of first marriages of both sexes from available censuses and surveys. It also attempts to fill a gap in nuptiality research and to present a world-w...
LAW OF THE SEA SELECT BIBL 1990

Law of the Sea, The

A Select Bibliography, 1990

Series:
Law of the Sea, The
27 Aug 1993
The bibliography is divided into 22 subject categories based mainly on the major topics of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The books and articles within each category are listed alphabetically by author and a complete author index is also included.
INTL BUY BACK CONTRACTS

International Buy-Back Contracts

18 Mar 1991
Buy-back, like counterpurchase is a form of international countertrade which raises some complex legal issues and difficulties. This publication provides potential parties with the necessary information and guidance in drawing up the contractual documents that define the rights and obligations of...
EAST WEST JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS

East-west Joint Venture Contracts

18 Mar 1991
Draws attention to the main legal issues involved in this kind of transaction and suggests ways of resolving these issues, within the framework of the applicable law. The book reflects practical experience from joint ventures and concentrates on the former Soviet Union, Romania, Hungary, Czechosl...
ENVIRO DIMENSION DEV PLANNING

Environmental Dimension in Development Planning, The

Series:
ECLAC Books / Libros de la CEPAL
22 May 1991
Under the assumption that regional planning was the most favourable way to incorporate the environmental dimension into development planning, five case studies were set up covering ecosystems, jurisdictional areas of public bodies and the basins and areas of influence of two major water developme...
AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE FOR VERIF

Aerial Reconnaissance for Verification of Arms Limitation Agreements

An Introduction

1 Jan 1992
After describing the historical background and the legal issues involved, the report examines the different systems applicable in aerial reconnaissance and their characteristics. It then describes the interpretation of aerial photographs and outlines the platforms used for aerial photography as w...
DIRECTORY BODIES CONCERNED WITH

Directory of Bodies Concerned with Urban and Regional Research

18 Mar 1991
The ECE Committee on Housing, Building and Planning recognized that comprehensive research in urban and regional planning was costly in terms of funds and human resources and issued this useful tool. The Directory describes the organization of urban and regional research in ECE countries and cont...
POPULAT GROWTH & POLICIES MEXICO

Population Growth and Policies in Mega-Cities

Mexico City

1 Mar 1991
A series of studies on cities in the developing world where populations are expected to exceed eight million by the year 2000. Each book in the series focuses on a particular city and aims to provide a better understanding of all the dynamic aspects of its character in order that effective popula...
DIRECTORY OF SELECTED COLLECTIONS

Directory of Selected Collections of United Nations System Publications

25 Mar 1991
This ACCIS Directory is a quick reference to libraries and information centres in 170 countries where publications of the UN system can be found. It lists, alphabetically by country, UN system depository collections in national, academic and public libraries; UN system libraries and documentation...
REGISTER DEV ACTIVITIES UN 1989

Register of Development Activities of the United Nations System (ACCIS)

1 Mar 1991
An operational tool for planning and coordination by governments, organizations of the UN system, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the general public. This Register provides descriptive and financial information on development activities for social and economic development. Volume I pres...