<p>In the context of progress in regional peace, economic dynamism, and a heightened sense of concern for the most vulnerable of disadvantaged social groups, the Commission at its forty&shy; eighth session, held at Beijing ...

Presents the results of a background study undertaken for formulation of a methodology for the review of a regional survey of the quality of life. Fulfils the need for an objective and reliable analysis of the quantitative ...

<p>Fifteen years ago, the world came together at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo and agreed by consensus on a 20-year Programme of Action that integrated a comprehensive range of ...

<p>It has become increasingly clear to development policy makers and planners that an objective and reliable analysis of the quantitative and qualitative components of social progress is needed to determine whether the ...

<p>This publication contains a regional review of legislation concerning the equal opportunities and full participation of persons with disabilities. Annexed to the review are United Nations mandates pertaining to this ...

Key Economic Developments and Prospects in the Asia-Pacific Region 2008 is the third publication in an annual series that provides an end-of-year report on the region's economic performance in a rapidly changing global and ...

Urbanization and industrialization in the Asian and Pacific region have promoted the involvement of women in development. Females comprise increas? ing proportions of the number of migrants from rural to urban areas and ...

This publication on Disability, Livelihood and Poverty in Asia and the Pacific is an executive summary that draws from a wider body of primary and secondary research undertaken by the ESCAP research team. It considers both ...

The Ministerial Segment of the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference was held at Bangkok on 16 and 17 December 2002. It was organized jointly by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the ...

This document reviews progress made in the Asian and Pacific region in line with international commitments, with particular attention to the Universal Access targets developed for low and concentrated epidemic countries ...