Reports
Recent Submissions
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Handbook on Reproductive Health Indicators
(United Nations, 2003)The Emerging Social Issues Division is pleased to bring out the publication entitled Handbook on Reproductive Health Indicators. This is an outcome of one of several recommendations provided by the participants ...
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Asia-Pacific in Figures 2004
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Development of leather and leather products in the developing countries of the Asian and Pacific region through export marketing and regional cooperation
(United Nations, 1994)A significant global phenomenon in the leather industry has been the steady geographical shift of production from industrialized nations in the North to developing countries in the South. Historically, the industry ... -
Trends in the development of roads and road transport in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 1987)Road transport plays a vital role in the economic and social activities of the ESCAP region, serving as a self-sufficient transport system and an essential linkage to other modes of transport. With its flexibility, ... -
Implementing the Maldives monetary authority innovation hub and sandbox environment
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Solar-powered water pumping in Asia and the pacific
(United Nations, 1991)The present report is an evaluation of the potential applications of solar energy technology for water pumping in the developing countries of the ESCAP region. It contains a review of solar pump technology, including solar ... -
Preferential trade agreements trends and developments in Asia and the Pacific 2024/2025
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-12)- The Asia-Pacific region continues to be the largest contributor to the worldwide build-up of preferential trade agreements (PTAs), accounting for nearly 60% of PTAs in force worldwide. PTAs have become bigger, deeper, ...
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Computerization development in the public sector
(United Nations, 1995)This report summarizes the outcomes of the ESCAP Expert Group Meeting held in December 1995 to review the status of computerization in the public sector across the Asia-Pacific region. It highlights trends, challenges, and ... -
Environmental governance for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2002)This paper reviews the issues related to environmental governance for sustainable development in the Asian and Pacific region. The report examines various aspects of environmental governance, highlights the main elements ... -
Road development and the environment: Methodologies for minimizing environmental damage
(UNITED NATIONS, 1999)Roads have a unique place in the history of human civilization. Roads and transport play a critical role in the attainment of a high living standard. The contributions of roads to national development and a higher quality ... -
Migration patterns and policies in the Asian and Pacific region
(United Nations, 2003)Migration has become an important social phenomenon in Asia, with firmly established patterns across the region. The document examines key trends, including a 44% increase in annual labor migration since 1990, involving ... -
Leveraging digital technologies to improve quality of life for older persons : case studies from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea
(ESCAP SROENEA, 2024-12-01)This report reviews strategies in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, reviewing policies and programs aimed at improving life quality for older adults. Through case studies, it highlights trends, challenges, ...
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Digital innovation for ageing : case studies from Republic of Korea
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Digital innovation for ageing : case studies from China
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Digital innovation for ageing : case studies from Japan
(ESCAP SROENEA, 2024-12-01)This technical materials package contains case studies obtained from the report of Leveraging Digital Technologies to Improve Quality of Life for Older persons : Case Studies from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. ... -
Feminist Finance Forum 2024 : key takeaways, highlights and recommendations
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-12-04)The Feminist Finance Forum is ESCAP’s regional conference designed to drive momentum towards a feminist financial ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific. ESCAP hosted the second Feminist Finance Forum on 7-8 May 2024, during ...
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Guidelines for port-related legislation
(UN. ESCAP, 1991-01)The principal objective of the Guidelines is to provide a readily-available and common source of reference and assistance to developing countries in their efforts towards the preparation of an orderly and up-to-date maritime ... -
Testing, evaluation and modification of rice transplanters
(Regional Network for Agricultural Machinery (RNAM), 1983-03)Under the subnetwork activity for testing, evaluation and modification of rice transplanters, three prototypes, namely, (i) Annapurna 77, manually-operated machine, (ii) Mametora TA-2, power tiller-mounted unit, and ...
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Good Practices in Combating Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth in Asia
(United Nations, 2001)