Browsing Policy briefs by Author "UN.ESCAP"
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2018/2019 El Nino : Asia-Pacific impact outlook for December 2018 to February 2019
UN.ESCAP; Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES); United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (United Nations, 2018)The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is like tango, it takes two — the ocean and the atmosphere — to complete. This year, despite widespread above-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) across the equatorial Pacific ... -
2018/2019 El Nino : Asia-Pacific impact outlook for March to April 2019
UN.ESCAP; Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES); United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (United Nations, 2019)The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is like tango, it takes two — the ocean and the atmosphere — to complete. This year, despite widespread above-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) across the equatorial Pacific ... -
2021 ESCAP population data insight : population ageing
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2022 : Leaving no one behind : Afghanistan country brief
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2022)Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) tool helps discover how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities in Asia and the Pacific. The LNOB country brief for Afghanistan provides insights ...
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2022 : Leaving no one behind : Nepal country brief
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2022 : Leaving no one behind : Thailand country brief
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2023-11-10)Discover how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities in Asia and the Pacific.
Explore more about our LNOB analysis at lnob.unescap.org
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2022 : Leaving no one behind : Viet Nam country brief
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2022)Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) tool helps discover how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities in Asia and the Pacific. The LNOB country brief for Viet Nam provides insights into ...
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2023 : Leaving no one behind : Nepal country brief
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2023-10-06)Many people are left behind in access to opportunities.
Among poorer individuals over 35 years of age with lower education, 18% use the internet while 82% do not. Furthest behind group represents 11% of adult ...
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2023 : Leaving no one behind : Viet Nam country brief
UN.ESCAP (UN.ESCAP, 2023-02)Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) tool helps discover how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities in Asia and the Pacific. The LNOB country brief for Viet Nam provides insights into ...
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50 years in Japan : with 25 years in ESCAP
UN.ESCAP; Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP) (United Nations, 2020)SIAP is a professional statistical training center for government officials from developing countries and a regional institution of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), located in Chiba city, ... -
A study on the costing, operational principles and modalities of a proposed South Pacific internet exchange
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2020)This report is the results of a study on the costing, operational principles and possible modalities of a Pacific Internet Exchange Point (IXP). The study follows an initial report - Pacific-IX Desktop Feasibility Study ... -
Accelerating electric mobility in Public Transport : how Asia and the Pacific could unlock financing for electric buses
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Accelerating MDGs achievement in Asia and the Pacific : the role of public expenditure
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2014)Although as a region the Asia-Pacific has done well and is an early achiever in most of the MDGs, many countries have not done as well in health related indicators. In fact, some of the countries have regressed, for example ... -
Accelerating one health in Asia and the Pacific
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2022)The health of humans, animals, and the environment are closely intertwined—human health in particular heavily depends on the health of the others. Unsustainable practices in agriculture, natural resources management, ... -
Accelerating SDG7 achievement in the time of Covid-19 : policy briefs in support of the high-level political forum 2020
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2020)Investing in decarbonized energy solutions with universal energy access can create jobs, make economies more competitive and steer the world towards a more resilient and sustainable future. To recover better, healthier and ... -
Access of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to finance in North and Central Asia : importance of MSMEs and constraints they face
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2018)MPFD Policy Brief No. 77, April 2018: Access of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to finance in North and Central Asia. Access to financing is one of the fundamental conditions for individuals ... -
Accounting for the environment in the Pacific
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2013)Pacific island governments face difficult decisions related to finding the balance between utilising the natural environment as a driver of economic growth and preserving the environment for the cultural, social and economic ... -
Achieving effective stakeholder coordination
UN.ESCAP; United Nations Network of Experts for Paperless Trade and Transport in Asia and the Pacific (UNNExT) (United Nations, 2011-09)Based on the experience and lessons from various countries in the region and beyond, this Brief provides a practical guide on how to ensure coordination and collaboration among the many stakeholders involved in the ... -
Achieving equal rights and opportunities for women and girls : India and the MDGs- towards a sustainable future for all
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2015)The Millennium Development Goal (MDG 3) of gender equality and empowerment of women will determine India’s long-term sustainable development. It is also the right thing to do. India’s progress on MDG 3 is mixed. India will ... -
Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls
UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2019)Achieving Goal 5 on gender equality will require mainstreaming of gender aspects across all investment areas, including health and education, through such initiatives as gender budgeting. Moreover, behavioural and legislative ...