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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 ...
Issues and experiences in tax system reforms in selected countries of the ESCAP region
(United Nations, 1995)
<p>This volume contains the revised versions of six case-studies prepared by consultants from six developing countries of the ESCAP region on their experience in tax reforms and an overview paper which summarizes the ...
Options for exchange rate policy
(United Nations, 2000-03)
<p>This volume is divided into three parts. Part One contains an introduction, and conclusions and recommendations concerning exchange rate policy in least developed countries of Asia region. Although the conclusions and ...
Empowerment of women in poverty : report of ESCAP/Grameen Bank Regional Seminar, 7-9 July 1999, Dhaka
(United Nations, 2000-03)
<p>This report covers a regional overview of integrating gender concerns into macroeconomic and social policies, social mobilization for collective empowerment of women in extreme poverty, and effective empowerment mechanisma. ...
Asia-Pacific review of the implementation of the Brussels programme of action for the least developed countries for the decade 2001-2010
(United Nations, 2006)
<p>This report reviews the implementation of the Programme of Action in the specific Commitments which are especially relevant to the least developed countries of Asia and the Pacific and where regional cooperation can be ...
Tourism promotion in countries in an early stage of tourism development
(United Nations, 1997)
Comprises report of the seminar and country studies on tourism from some selected countries. Includes also technical papers on tourism development in Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and Viet Nam
Privatization : issues and prospects
(United Nations, 1994)
<p>It is expected that this document will contribute to greater awareness and understanding of the issues and problems concerning privatization and that the recommendations presented will assist policy makers in their ...
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 ...
Women of Bangladesh : a country profile
(United Nations, 1995)
Describes the situation of women and men in the family, at work, and in public life