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Policy guidebook for MSME development in Asia and the Pacific, 2nd edition
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>Micro, small, and medium enterprise make up most of the businesses (by number of firms) in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. In many of ESCAP’s Member States, there are specific entities that focus on MSME ...
Intellectual property management and technology licensing : guide for policymakers and managers of research and development institutes
(Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2022-06)
<p>Recognizing the needs of stakeholders in the member States, the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) has developed this guidebook to support them in managing and utilizing intellectual property ...
Reclaiming our future : a common agenda for advancing sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2022)
Over the past two decades, the region has lifted millions out of poverty. Most countries are now in a position to offer their citizens many more opportunities to live longer, healthier, more productive and secure lives. ...
Leveraging technology for the Madrid international plan of action on ageing : experiences of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea
(United Nations, 2021)
Experiences of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea
<p>The world is experiencing a rapid demographic transition towards an ageing population. In particular, North-East Asia is home to around one third of all older persons ...
Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific 2022 : building forward fairer : economic policies for an inclusive recovery and development
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>This 75th-anniversary issue of the Survey argues that Asia-Pacific economies must prioritize inclusive growth – whereby citizens of all socio-economic groups are able to improve their livelihoods, incomes, health, and ...
Strengthening women’s entrepreneurship in national micro, small and medium enterprise policies and action plans : toolkit for policymakers
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>The Policy Toolkit project was initiated by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) under the Catalyzing Women's Entrepreneurship (CWE) Programme, in partnership with the ASEAN ...
Learning materials on cross-border infrastructure financing
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>The learning materials were developed for capacity building activities to strengthen subregional connectivity in East and North-East Asia through effective economic corridor management. ESCAP East and North-East Asia ...
Assessment of access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental decision making in ASEAN
(United Nations, 2021)
Summary of recommendations prepared for ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights - United Nations Joint Expert Meeting On Human Rights and the Environment, June 2021.
Financing a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 and beyond
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2022 highlights the significant financing needs and gaps that least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island ...
Toward sustainable energy connectivity in Asia and the Pacific : status, trends, and opportunities
(United Nations, 2022)
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) targets universal access to energy, an increased share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement. While the Asia-Pacific ...