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FERTILITY & FAMILY SURVEYS SWEDEN

Fertility and Family Surveys in Countries of the ECE Region

Standard Country Report - Sweden

Series:
Economic Studies
28 Nov 1997
Partnership and reproductive behaviour patterns have undergone major shifts over much of Europe and North America during the past three decades, leading to the coexistence of a variety of family forms, some of which are novel. This country report sheds some light on the Swedish development in fer...
FERTILITY & FAMILY SURVEYS NORWAY

Fertility and Family Surveys in Countries of the ECE Region

Standard Country Report - Norway

Series:
Economic Studies
24 Jan 1997
This current publication is the first in the series of Standard Country Reports published by the ECE in the context of the research programme coordinated by the Population Activities Unit. Besides being used for comparison with previous Norwegian surveys it can be employed in all international co...
FOREIGN TRADE STAT FOR AFR 1994

Foreign Trade Statistics for Africa

Summary Tables

18 Oct 1996
Provides statistical data on import/export trade in the African region. Tables show overall trade, trade between countries, intra-regional trade and major specific products.
IMAGE & REALITY 1996 QUESTIONS

Image and Reality

Questions and Answers About the United Nations - What It Is, How It Works, Who Pays For It

10 Jan 1997
The heightened role of the United Nations in the promotion of peace and security, development and human rights has been accompanied by many questions and some misperceptions regarding the work of the Organization. This book provides simple answers to some of the most frequently asked questions ab...
CURRENT POLICIES STRATEGIES ASPECT

Current Policies, Strategies and Aspects of Environmental Impact

Assessment in a Transboundary Context

Series:
Environmental Series
10 Jan 1997
This latest publication in the unique series describes current practice with respect to Environmental Impact Assessment implementation, in particular in a transboundary context, and further completes information included in the other books of the important series.
FISSILE MATERIAL CUT OFF DEBATE

Fissile Material Cut-Off Debate, The

A Bibliographical Survey

Series:
UNIDIR Research Papers
15 Nov 1996
In view of the topic's likely future importance, UNIDIR has accordingly chosen to produce the present bibliographical survey and source list. It will provide an access route for all interested parties, be they from the research or diplomatic communities, into a range of political sources on issue...
FUTURE LEGAL RESTRAINTS ARMS PROLI

Future Legal Restraints on Arms Proliferation

Arms Control and Disarmament Law

1 Nov 1996
The contents of this new volume concentrate on making the legal aspects of arms control feasible and in creating new legal approaches and innovations of principle and practice that encourage more efficient and wide-ranging forms of arms control, together with expansion of the whole range of arms ...
SURV ECON SOC DEV ESCWA 1995

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

24 Jan 1997
The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. Countries included in the Survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
LABOUR REFORM & PRIVATE PARTICIP

Labour Reform and Private Participation in Public-sector Ports

Series:
ECLAC Notes (en), Cuadernos de la CEPAL (es)
18 Oct 1996
A new and highly educational publication which shows the way for much needed commercial changes in public-sector ports by presenting an institutional framework for a market-oriented reform of port labour regimes, collective agreements and work practices. Recommendations are given which will be of...
ECON & SOCIAL SURVEY AFRICA 94/95

Economic and Social Survey of Africa

18 Oct 1996
An authoritative source of information on African economies and an accessible guide to the challenges and opportunities facing African countries. It shows the positive progress that has recently been made in many parts of the continent towards economic recovery. It provides a solid basis for the ...
UN AT 50 STATEMENTS WORLD LEADERS

UN at 50, The

Statements by World Leaders

18 Oct 1996
At this unique occasion, in deeply serious and far reaching statements, world leaders presented their views on the United Nations and its role in the future. This compendium of speeches shows the expressions of faith in the United Nations and reaffirms the commitment of the world to the Organizat...
DIRECTORY OF THE STEEL INDUSTRY AN

Directory of the Steel Industry and the Environment

13 Dec 1996
A unique directory compiled from information obtained by questionnaires distributed to international organizations, governments, associations and steelmakers. The publication will be of immense support to all those who care about the industry and the environment.
TRANSPORTE MARITIMO EN 1994

Transporte Marítimo, El

13 Dec 1996
Se determina la evolución principal del transporte marítimo mundial y se ofrecen datos estadísticos mundiales. Entre otras cuestiones importantes, se examina el equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda en el tráfico de contenedores, la construcción y el desguace de buques, el proceso de privatizac...
STEEL MARKET 1995 & PROSPECTS 1996

Steel Market in 1995 and Prospects for 1996, The

13 Dec 1996
This annual analyzes international development in the steel market, provides statistical information at the government level and reports on trends and their outlook on a country by country basis. Coverage includes Japan, the United States and other industrialized countries.
GLOSARIO DE ESTADISTICAS DEL MEDIO

Glosario de Estadísticas del Medio Ambiente

25 Apr 1997
Este glosario permite consultar rápidamente términos y definiciones relacionados con la producción de datos ambientales. La primera edición contiene 1.200 términos e incluye conceptos clave sobre la gestión ambiental y el desarrollo sostenible. Resultará de gran utilidad como obra de consulta en ...
GLOSSARY ENVIRO STATISTICS

Glossary of Environment Statistics

25 Apr 1997
The Glossary is a tool of quick reference for terms and definitions relevant to environmental data production. This first attempt incorporates 1200 terms and includes key terms of environmental management and sustainable development. It will be extremely useful as a reference tool in courses on e...
HNDBK NATL ACCOUNTING USE SYSTEM

Handbook of National Accounting

Use of the System of National Accounts in Economies in Transition

25 Apr 1997
This new and dynamic publication from the United Nations will guide all national accountants in 'transition economies' and other countries introducing market mechanisms in their economies, on how to apply international standards on national accounting for an evaluation across countries and over t...
COMMISSION SUST DEV PANEL FINANCE

Commission on Sustainable Development Panel on Finance

United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development Fourth Session

24 Jan 1997
A new and important publication where experiences in the financing of sustainable development at the national level and from the perspectives of donor countries and international financial institutions, are discussed clearly and concisely. Also addressed are the many dimensions of private and pub...
HNDBK POPULAT & HOUS CENSUS R4

Handbook of Population and Housing Censuses

28 Feb 1997
This volume discusses the overall planning, organization, enumeration and post-enumeration work of the census, including administrative, management and logistical aspects of conducting a population and housing census. It analyzes census data on economic activity in 205 countries over two decades,...
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

Sexual Exploitation of Children

Series:
Human Rights Study
13 Dec 1996
A new and significant study in this important series of publications on human rights. Sexual exploitation of children is unquestionably a breach of human rights and this invaluable book shows how education and mobilization are essential in helping to prevent the problem. We are shown among other ...
PROTECTION OF TRANSBOUNDARY WATERS

Protection of Transboundary Waters

Guidance for Policy and Decision-Making

Series:
ECE Water Series
27 Dec 1996
The target group for this new publication comprises of decision-makers in environmental and water ministries and agencies, plus all those who are responsible for managing the monitoring and assessment of transboundary rivers. The character of these guidelines is strategic rather than technical an...
FINANCING PRIVATE ENTERPRISES

Financing Private Enterprises and Trade

A Guide for the Transition Economies

27 Dec 1996
An invaluable guide which describes the methods and procedures for raising capital for private enterprise and trade in the transition economies. It will be of great help to all business people seeking finance for their enterprises and also shows the tools and instruments which investors and banke...
MANAGING ARMS PEACE PROCESS LIBERI

Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Liberia

Series:
Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
1 Nov 1996
Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. This illuminating report on Liberia with its thorough and even-handed research will be of immense interest to all those who care about the disarmament dimension of pea...