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FOREIGN DIRECT INVEST SELECT ASIAN

Foreign Direct Investment in Selected Asian Countries

Policies, Related Institution-Building and Regional Cooperation

Series:
Development Papers
23 Oct 1998
This publication focuses on the role of national policies and institutions and the scope for regional cooperation to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides a general perspective on the determinants of foreign investors' choice of location and presents case...
QUOTABLE KOFI ANNAN 1ED

Quotable Kofi Annan, The

Selections From Speeches and Statements by the Secretary-General

24 Apr 1998
The Quotable Kofi Annan, presents a selection of quotes from the speeches and statements of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, covering the period from his election as Secretary-General in December 1996 through March 1998. This compilation serves as a useful tool for people interested in topics of ...
TOWARDS EFFICIENT WATER USE IN URB

Towards Efficient Water Use in Urban Areas in Asia and the Pacific

23 Oct 1998
All those concerned about or involved in establishing policies and developing frameworks for more efficient use of water in urban areas will find this publication invaluable. This book discusses policies and strategies for efficient water use in urban areas; incentives and measures for water cons...
UN INTL STUDY FIREARM REGULATION

United Nations International Study on Firearm Regulation

5 Jun 1998
Incidents involving firearm abuse continue to be an issue of international concern. Inspite of this widespread concern, only limited data were available prior to 1996, on levels of firearm related crime and causes of death. This publication is a unique and systematic study of sixty-nine countries...
SOURCES & NATURE OF WATER QUALIT

Sources and Nature of Water Quality Problems in Asia and the Pacific

23 Oct 1998
This publication provides a clear picture of the state of water quality in rivers of countries in Asia and the Pacific. The study covers such areas as: identification of water quality problems; sources of pollution to rivers; impacts of water quality problems on availability and use of water; man...
ZONAS LIBRES DE ARMAS NUCLEARES

Zonas Libres de Armas Nucleares en el Siglo XXI, Las

13 Mar 1998
Durante los últimos años, con la extensión del Tratado de No Proliferación de Armas Nucleares y la negociación del Tratado de Prohibición completa de los Ensayos Nucleares, se ha prestado mucha atención internacional a los procesos de no proliferación y desarme. La universalidad ha sido y aún sig...
SMALL INDUST BULLE FOR ASIA #30

Small Industry Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific

6 Nov 1998
This publication provides information on the countries of the Asian and the Pacific region on technological advances, improvements in management, organizational techniques and effective policy instruments being used to promote the growth and efficiency of small and medium-scale industries.
TREATY SERIES 1569 I:27404-27435 I

Treaty Series 1569 I 27404-27435 II 1036-1037

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1555 I:27013-27031

Treaty Series 1555 I

27013-27031

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1548 I:26918-26926

Treaty Series 1548 I

26918-26926

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
3 Mar 1998
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 1537 I:26668-26690

Treaty Series 1537 I

26668-26690

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1536 I:26644-26667

Treaty Series 1536 I

26644-26667

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1523 I:26374-26439 I

Treaty Series 1523 I 26374-26439 II 1024

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1516 I:26253-26266 I

Treaty Series 1516 I 26253-26266 II 1019

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1502 I:25880-25909

Treaty Series 1502 I

25880-25909

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1500 I:25816-25823

Treaty Series 1500 I

25816-25823

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1436 I:24327-24343

Treaty Series 1436 I

24327-24343

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
TREATY SERIES 1397 I:23353-23364

Treaty Series 1397 I

23353-23364

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1396 I:23353

Treaty Series 1396 I

23353

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
UNCITRAL MODEL LAW ELECTRON 1996

UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce with Guide to Enactment

27 Mar 1998
Electronic Commerce in international trade, is fast becoming a means of business communication. Guidelines and laws of operation are becoming a great necessity to ensure security and uniformity. This publication presents the Model Laws with the hope that countries will consider it when enacting o...
TREATY SERIES 1551 I:26962-26976

Treaty Series 1551 I

26962-26976

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1550 I:26949-26961

Treaty Series 1550 I

26949-26961

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1526 I:26465-26487 I

Treaty Series 1526 I 26465-26487 II 1025

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1513 I:26145-26164

Treaty Series 1513 I

26145-26164

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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 1495 I:25689-25699

Treaty Series 1495 I 25689-25699 II 989-1008

Series:
United Nations Treaty Series / Recueil des Traites des Nations Unies
13 Mar 1998
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...
RECOM FOR THE 2000 CENSUS POPULAT

Recommendations for the 2000 Censuses of Population and Housing in the ECE Region

Series:
Conference of European Statisticians Statistical Standards and Studies
27 Mar 1998
The recommendations set out in this publication provide guidance and assistance for those involved in planning the content of their population and housing censuses. Through the harmonisation of data, definitions and classification of topics, it facilitates international comparability.