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STRATEG POLICIES FOR AIR 1998

Strategies and Policies for Air Pollution Abatement

12 Nov 1999
Up-to-date information on air pollution studies that would help in the development of policies and strategies towards combating the discharge of air pollutants. It presents information on national, subregional and regional policies to control sulphur compounds and other major air pollutants.
QUOTABLE KOFI ANNAN 2ED

Quotable Kofi Annan, The

Selections From Speeches and Statements by the Secretary-General - Updated Version

21 May 2003
The second edition of this popular booklet presents a selection of quotes from the speeches and statements of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, from his election in December 1996 through early 2001. Among the topics covered are peace and security, development, globalization, human rights, democrac...
DIRECTORY OF NON GOV ORGANIZ WORK

Directory of Non-Governmental Organizations Working in Drug Demand Reduction

29 Oct 1999
Non-governmental organizations worldwide have heeded the call of the United Nations to promote a society free of drug abuse by emphasizing and facilitating healthy, productive and fulfilling alternatives to the consumption of illicit drugs. This publication presents a balanced geographical and th...
SUSTAINAB DEV LAND MINERAL RESOURC

Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific

National Policy Initiatives and Trends in Mining Taxation

Series:
Mineral Resources Assessment, Development and Management Series
11 Feb 2000
The sustainable development of land and mineral resources in Asia and the Pacific is being given priority attention by governments of the countries in this region in an attempt to formulate and adopt strategic policy initiatives. This publication presents a discussion in two parts: part one discu...
INTEGR ENVIRO CONSIDER INTO V3

Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making Processes

Background Readings - Institutional Arrangements and Mechanism at Sector Levels, Country Studies on the Agriculture Sector in Malaysia, the Mining Sector in Papua New Guinea,

25 Feb 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. Focusing on the agriculture sector in Malaysia, the mining sector in Papua ...
ESTABLISHING SOCIAL DEV INFO SYSTE

Establishing a Social Development Management Information System

Issues and Perspectives

11 Feb 2000
This publication highlights pertinent issues and perspectives in a preliminary framework for countries in the Asia and the Pacific region, interested in developing an integrated social development management information system. It presents a review of the status of social indicators and social de...
INTEGR ENVIRO CONSIDER INTO V1

Integrating Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making Processes

Background Readings - Institutional Arrangements and Mechanisms at National Level, Country Studies on Fiji, Nepal, Philippines and Tonga

25 Feb 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. Focusing on Fiji, Nepal, Philippines and Tonga, this publication presents e...
ASIAN PACIF REMOTE SENSING V10 #2

Asian-Pacific Remote Sensing and GIS Journal, January 1998

11 Feb 2000
This journal, published twice a year, is a collection of articles written by scientists on remote sensing, GIS development and application related to the countries and areas of Asia and the Pacific. An important aim of the publication is to serve as a source of reference for the numerous governme...
SOCIAL DEV INFO EXCHANGE

Social Development Information Exchange through the Internet

11 Feb 2000
This publication promotes the sharing and exchange of information on Social Development in the Asia and Pacific region at the national and regional levels, utilizing the Internet. Part I of this publication contains a brief report on social development information on the Internet; a manual for ac...
INDUSTRIAL & TECHN DEV NEWS #25

Industrial and Technological Development News for Asia and the Pacific

25 Feb 2000
This study reports on industrial progress in the Pacific region including public sector and privatization issues, regional cooperation, transfer of technology and human resources development. Also presented are tables on merchandise imports and exports of the region.
ASSESS WATER RESOURCES PHILIPINES

Assessment of Water Resources Demand by User Sectors in the Philippines

11 Feb 2000
Water resources assessment gives an overview of the physiographical and hydrological conditions and the availability of water resources in the different water resources regions in the Philippines. It identifies predominant issues affecting the water supply-demand situation and provides an overvie...
COMMUNITY BASED PREVENTION JUVENI

Community-based Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

21 Jul 2000
Juvenile delinquency is one of the major social problems confronting Asia and the Pacific with ramifications to all aspects of social and economic development. The effective prevention of juvenile delinquency requires the close collaboration of the criminal justice system and the social work comm...
SPACE BENEFITS FOR HUMANITY

Space Benefits for Humanity in the 21st Century

Third United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

17 Sep 1999
The dawning of the new millennium signals a great promise for human space activities. This compilation of contributions from international organizations, space agencies and experts covers developments in space. It provides forward-looking insights into how the future of mankind will change and ho...
PREPARING FOR FUTURE MULTILATERAL

Preparing for Future Multilateral Trade Negotiations

Issues and Research Needs from a Developing Perspective

17 Sep 1999
The importance of adequate preparations by developing countries for global trade negotiations cannot be over-emphasized. This publication reviews ongoing and planned research work on issues likely to be on the agenda of future multilateral trade negotiations, with the objective of providing a mor...
DRUG NEXUS IN AFRICA

Drug Nexus in Africa, The

26 Nov 1999
The Drug Nexus in Africa assesses the present vulnerability of sub-Saharan Africa to illicit drug production, trafficking and consumption. It also discusses the economic, social and political changes.
AGE OF SPACE COMMERCIALIZATION

Age of Space Commercialization, The

The Evolving Role of Governments and Industries in Enhancing International Cooperation in Space Activities

17 Sep 1999
Space activities, space technology and the resulting applications have benefited millions around the globe. This book discusses the key issues in bringing these benefits to all of humanity. The challenge for the United Nations has been and will be to continue its efforts in helping all nations - ...
HUMAN RGHTS BIBLIO DATAB #3 (CD)

Human Rights on CD-ROM 1999

Bibliographical References to United Nations Documents and Publications

29 Oct 1999
This user-friendly CD-ROM contains over 20,000 bibliographic references for the period 1980-1998. It also includes 5,000 full-text documents and 95 international instruments. Searches can be conducted in English, French and Spanish using the on-line trilingual subject thesaurus.
TREATY SERIES 1954 I:33480-33482

Treaty Series 1954 I

33480-33482

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
6 Aug 1999
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000...
ONU EN SINTESIS, LA

ONU en Síntesis, La

20 Aug 1999
Este folleto ofrece una breve introducción al mundo de las Naciones Unidas: cómo se han establecido, cómo trabajan, qué hacen. Al final de esta publicación se indica cómo puede usted obtener más información sobre su Organización.
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L'onu en Bref

20 Aug 1999
Un petit livre qui expose avec beaucoup de clarté les mécanismes de l'ONU,
INSTRUM INTERNAT RELATIF PECHE

Instruments Internationaux Relatifs à la Pêche Accompagnés d'un Index

20 Aug 1999
Textes officiels de trois importants instruments internationaux relatifs aux pêches adoptés ces dernières années sous les auspices des Nations Unies ou de la FAO. Ces textes sont complétés par des introductions fournissant des informations sur le processus de négociation et leur adoption. Ils s...
TREATY SERIES 1790 ANNEX A NO.2248

Treaty Series 1790 Annex A No.22484

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
20 Aug 1999
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000...
TREATY SERIES 1727 I:30115-30143

Treaty Series 1727 I 30115-30143 II 1077-1079

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
20 Aug 1999
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000...
TREATY SERIES 1706 I:29497-29515

Treaty Series 1706 I

29497-29515

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
20 Aug 1999
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000...
TREATY SERIES 1700 I:29404-29405

Treaty Series 1700 I

29404-29405

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
20 Aug 1999
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000...