The publication presents an analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows in the Asia and Pacific region. It examines the sectors that have attracted FDI flows, and the potential sectors for future FDI inflows. It ...

<p>This publication presents the papers given at the second meeting of IGCP Project 296, Quaternary of the Asia/Pacific at Khon Kaen, Thailand in July, 1990. The meeting was attended by representatives of eight countries. ...

Discusses the factors contributing to the entry of young women into prostitution and related occupations, and the failure of the rehabilitation schemes, unless the government is prepared to provide adequate financial ...

<p>As part of the work programme of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), then known as the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, approved at its twenty-seventh annual session of ...

<p>This report has been prepared as the background information to be used for the regional congress of local authorities for development of human settlements in Asia and the Pacific, which is to be held from 9th&mdash;16th ...

<p>The present report consists of a brief section, general observations, followed by part I, a survey of mineral legislation in countries of Asia and the Far East, based on information supplied by governments. </p><p>Part ...

<p>Briefly reviews electric power developments both in the ESCAP region as a whole and in individual countries; also includes statistical data on the technical and financial aspects of the industry in the respective countries.</p>

<p>Rapid urbanization and population growth have put increasing pressure on existing public transport systems in Asian cities. While growing motorization is the main culprit behind congestion, traffic jams are also exacerbated by the lack of integration of the public transport system. Each transport mode competes for limited road space, while travellers must make inconvenient transfers and navigate the complexities of multiple fare payment systems.</p> <p>Even when new transit systems are built, transport planners and engineers design them without considering the physical and virtual connectivity between modes. To ensure that passengers are not faced with difficult transfers between modes, it is recommended that public transport systems be planned and operated in an integrated manner. This is achieved by bringing together agencies and transport operators to coordinate planning and operations, integrate their ticketing systems, and provide comprehensive transport information.</p> <p>The current report, Integrated Public Transport Systems: A Compendium of Good Practices from Asia and the Pacific, presents a selection of good practices of integrated public transport from the region. Readers are encouraged to read this report in conjunction with the publication, &nbsp; Integrated Public Transport Systems: A Guidebook for Policymakers, a guide on how to integrate urban and transport planning and incorporate digital technologies. </p>...

<p>As part of the reporting structure of the Regional Action Framework on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) in Asia and the Pacific, by the end of 2015, members and associate members are required to submit a ...

<p>This publication consolidates the papers and the discussions at the subregional seminars on civil registration and vital statistics convened by ESCAP in 1985. It contains an overview of the civil registration and vital ...