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Urban geology of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(United Nations, 1999)
<p>Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is one of the fastest growing cities in the developing world, where development is being done with little regard to natural, geological conditions. This study aims (a) to provide ...
Asian economic crisis : causes, consequences and policy lessons
(United Nations, 1999)
<p>In the light of the above, ESCAP, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank organized a high-level seminar in June 1998. One objective of the seminar ...
International trade transaction(ITT) models as an aid to the process of harmonization
(United Nations, 1999)
<p>Optimum benefit from liberalized global trade could be realized when the micro-level efficiencies, that complement macro-economic trade agreements, arc in place for the conduct of international trade. Notwithstanding ...
Developing ecotourism in the Asian region
(United Nations, 1999)
The past 10 to 15 years have witnessed the unprecedented growth of international tourism in many parts of
the Asian and Pacific region. The considerable economic importance of tourism has been well-recognized in terms
of ...
Violence against women in South Asia : subregional overview
(United Nations, 1999)
The report attempts to compile a subregional overview of violence against women. The report has been prepared as a working paper for the subregional ESCAP Expert Group Meeting on Eliminating Violence Against Women held at ...
ESCAP comparisons of real gross domestic product and purchasing power parities, 1993
(United Nations, 1999)
<p>This report presents the results of the 1993 International Comparison Programme (ICP) in the ESCAP region. It is the outcome of the efforts made by statistical agencies of the participating countries in undertaking the ...
Local government in Asia and the Pacific : a comparative analysis of fifteen countries
(United Nations, 1999)
Macau plan of action on ageing for Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 1999)
<p>The Regional Meeting on a Plan of Action on Ageing for Asia and the Pacific was convened by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific at Macau from 28 September to 1 October 1998. Attended by over 45 ...
Migration of women in the context of globalization in the Asian and Pacific region
(United Nations, 1999-06)
This paper provides a review of the changing status of women in the Asian and Pacific region in the context of migration brought about through the extension of global influences in the region. One of the few generalizations ...
Alignment of the trade documents of Cambodia, Myanmar abd Viet Nam
(United Nations, 1999)
<p>The adoption of facilitation measures is essential to improve the business performance and trade competitiveness of developing economies. In the ESCAP region, the need is even more imperative for developing countries ...