<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. ...

This publication presents a comprehensive global and regional overview study of the organic farming in Asia with country reports on China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand. ...

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>The publication presents the key features of the electronic industry in four countries: China, India, Malaysia, and the Republic of Korea. Republic of Korea has shown a continued success in the export growth of electronics ...

Assesses the future trade potential of selected pulses in South Asia on the basis of recent trends and prospects in production, consumption and marketing systems. The countries selected include India, Pakistan Sri Lanka ...

<p>To assist the Asian and Pacific Governments in formulating such an overall policy framework, the secretariat undertook a two-year project on the enhancement of social security for the poor. The first part of the project ...

<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 ...

Tourism is essentially an expression of natural human instinct for experience, education and entertainment. The motivations for tourism also include social, religious and business interests. The economic consequences of ...

<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 ...