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MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CHEMICA

Membrane Technology in the Chemical Industry

This study describes the most significant membrane processes being used by the chemical industry, among them micro-filtration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis of electrodialysis. According to the study, these processes have been widely applied in the purification of waste waters, concentration a...
STATE TRANSBOUN AIR POLLUT #5

State of Transboundary Air Pollution

Series:
Air Pollution Studies
With environment as a top priority on the agenda of policymakers, this document is invaluable. It presents a review of strategies and policies for air pollution abatement, a programme for monitoring and evaluating long-range transmission of air pollutants in Europe, a summary of the forest damage...
PALESTINIAN FINANC SECTOR UNDER

Palestinian Financial Sector Under Israeli Occupation

An overview of the economy focusing on output saving, investment and capital formation, an analysis of the monetary system, Israeli tax system, external financial flow and a summary of findings and conclusions.
STUDIES IN THE PROCESSING MARKETI

Studies in the Processing, Marketing and Distribution of Commodities

The Marketing of Bovine Meat and Products - Areas for International Co-Operation

1 Jan 1989
This publication examines issues of an international character to increase the participation of developing countries in the marketing of bovine meat. It presents a summary of world market trends and the outlook for production, consumption and trade, analyzes the marketing practices and channels a...
UNCTAD MODEL CLAUSES ON MARINE HUL

UNCTAD Model Clauses on Marine Hull and Cargo Insurance

1 Jan 1989
Contains the text of model hull and cargo insurance clauses intended to serve as a guide to insurance markets particularly those in developing countries wishing to produce their own standard marine insurance clauses. These clauses among other advantages help ensure that main policy provisions are...
UNCTAD STAT POCKET BOOK 2ND ED

UNCTAD Statistical Pocket Book

This second edition reviews the evolution of the world economy in the past five years and provides summary data on topics such as growth, trade and development.
OBJECTIVES & CONCEPTS UNDERLYING

Objectives and Concepts Underlying Financial Statements

1 Jan 1989
Outlines the objectives and concepts underlying financial statements, illustrates both to the preparers and users of financial statements not only the items to be disclosed but also the manner in which they are to be disclosed.
GROUND WATER IN EASTERN & NORTHERN

Groundwater in Eastern and Northern Europe

Series:
Natural Resources/Water
1 Jan 1989
In addition to a description of groundwater occurrences and availability in European countries, this publication provides information on the conditions of groundwater development and related problems, information on technologies and methods used in the investigation, assessment and development of...
INTL DEBT RESTRUCTURING SUBST

International Debt Restructuring

Substantive Issues and Techniques

Series:
UNCTC Advisory Studies
1 Jan 1989
As a response to numerous requests from decision-makers of debt restructuring, this study sets out the major substantive and legal issues needed to be addressed by sovereign borrowers facing the necessity of rescheduling their public external debt.
FOREIGN DIRECT INVEST & TRANSNATIO

Foreign Direct Investment and Transnational Corporations in Service

The purpose of this publication is to contribute to a better understanding of the international activities of transnational corporations in services. It deals with foreign direct investments, transnational corporations in services and provides a theoretical explanation of forces determining the t...
CONVENTIONAL DISARMAMENT IN EUROPE

Conventional Disarmament in Europe

Elements of disarmament are considered in negotiations among the parties, including political climates, military doctrines, symmetries and assymmetries of forces, confidence-building and verification measures needed.
STEEL MARKET 1987

Steel Market, The

Analyzes international development, provides statistical information submitted by Governments and reports on steel market trends and their outlook on a country by country basis, including Japan, the United States and other industrialized countries.