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Collaboration opportunities for science, technology and innovation in Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam
(UN.ESCAP, 2023-03-28)
<p>Science, technology and innovation (STI) have always been key drivers for achieving economic development and prosperity in Asia and the Pacific. The Governments of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, ...
Review of disaster riskscape of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
(UN.ESCAP, 2023-08-31)
<p>Disaster risk is significant in Democratic People's Republic of Korea as the country is particularly vulnerable to hydro-meteorological hazards, such as floods, droughts, and storms, while climate change further adds ...
Regional road map towards an information society in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2003)
The world economy is in the midst of a profound transformation spurred by globalization and supported by the rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT), which is accelerating the transmission and ...
Inclusive subregional cooperation in East and North-East Asia for sustainable development
(United Nations, 2020)
This report highlights the current state of subregional cooperation and key agenda that will help accelerate the
achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in East and North-East Asia. Despite the subregion’s ...
Ready for the dry years : building resilience to drought in South-East Asia
(United Nations, 2021)
South-East Asia has long experienced severe droughts. However, this second edition of Ready for the Dry Years reveals that the severity of two drought events during 2015-2016 and 2018-2020 exceed anything recorded in the ...
Regional Road map to support regional cooperation for the wider deployment of sustainable smart transport systems in Asia and the Pacific
(UN.ESCAP, 2023-12-14)
<p>Transport is essential for global economic and social development, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. However, its rapid expansion in the region has posed challenges, due to continued urbanization and motorization ...
Bridging transport, ICT and energy infrastructure gaps for seamless regional connectivity
(United Nations, 2014)
Bridging Transport, ICT and Energy Infrastructure Gaps for Seamless Regional Connectivity, is a contribution by the United
Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to deliberations at the ...
ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Strategic Plan 2017-2021
(ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Secretariat, 2017-05)
The purpose of this Strategic Plan is for the Typhoon Committee to identify regional Targets, Key Results Areas (KRAs) and Priorities which the Committee wants to achieve in 2017- 2021 to save lives, mitigate damage, and ...
ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Strategic Plan 2022-2026
(ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Secretariat, 2022-05)
The purpose of this Strategic Plan is for the Typhoon Committee to identify regional Targets, Key Results Areas (KRAs) and Priorities which the Committee wants to achieve in 2022-2026 to save lives and property, mitigate ...
Specific hazards : handbook on geospatial decision support in ASEAN countries
(United Nations, 2017)
<p>This handbook explains the techniques, methodologies and best practices for using geospatial information in support of decision making for disaster risk management. The focus is on specific hazards. While space-based ...