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Strategies for the technological transformation of selected Asian and Pacific economies through regional cooperation
(United Nations, 1994)
<p>This publication is a compilation of materials that provide an insight into the difficulties faced by both the public and private sectors and the benefits they derive in managing technology assessment programmes in their ...
National approaches to human resources development in South Asia : proceedings of the South Asian subregional meeting of ESCAP national focal points for human resources development, Colombo, 5-8 August 1991
(United Nations, 1991)
<p>A report on the meeting which provided an opportunity for representatives of the focal points in the South Asian subregion, in their capacity as members of the ESCAP Network, to discuss national approaches to human ...
Policies and strategies for promoting the role of the private sector in industrial and technological development, including privatization in South Asian economies
(United Nations, 1996)
Highlights the importance of the private sector in industrial and technological development in South Asian economies after drawing experiences from other Asian countries; and elaborates deregulation, liberalization and ...
Technology promotion : experience of selected Asian countries
(United Nations, 1995)
<p>The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is actively engaged in strengthening technology transfer capabilities of member countries of the Economic and Social Commission of the Asia and Pacific ...
Wind-powered water pumping in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 1991)
<p>Historically, wind energy has been used in many parts of Asia and the Pacific to supply power for various purposes, including water pumping. The potential for application of wind-powered waler pumping, as a cost-effective ...
Towards a more vibrant pepper economy
(United Nations, 1995)
<p>Studies presented at the International Pepper Seminar 1994, 17-19 August 1994 Bangkok, Thailand</p>
<p>Country papers were also presented to provided national perspective on the issues and problems that the pepper ...
Development of the automotive sector in selected countries of the ESCAP Region : proceedings and country papers presented at the Regional Consultative Meeting on promotion of intraregional trade and economic cooperation in the automotive sector
(United Nations, 2002)
This publication reviews the current situation of the automobile industry sector in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand. Best practices and major policies related to promoting ...
Compendium on water-related hazards and extreme weather events in Central Asia and neighbouring countries
(UN.ESCAP, 2012)
Extreme weather events and water-related disasters are occurring in Central Asia with increasing frequency. This publication provides an overview of water-related hazards and extreme weather events, their socio-economic ...
National study on digital trade integration on Pakistan
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>This report provides an overview of digital trade integration of Pakistan. It identifies constraints and bottlenecks in achieving successful and sustainable regional digital trade integration. The methodology relies on ...
Regional integration and cooperation of Pakistan in health-related sectors
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant challenges for the Government of Pakistan. However, the pandemic has also provided opportunities for the Government to enhance trading linkages in medical ...