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Ocean cities : regional policy guide : delivering resilient solutions in Pacific Island settlements
(United Nations, 2019)The Ocean Cities concept is an integrated policy approach for ocean-focused and climate-responsive urban development strategies, with a focus on urban areas in Pacific island developing States. Ocean Cities are where urban ... -
Open and distance learning in Asia and the Pacific
(APCICT, 2014)Open and distance learning (ODL) is one of the most rapidly growing fields of higher education and training globally, thanks for advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) that contribute to the expansion ... -
Open data policy framework and cases in the digital economy
(UN.ESCAP, 2023-11)This module presents a comprehensive overview of Open Government Data (OGD) Policy and Trends, delving into the dynamic landscape of OGD policy and legal frameworks. It emphasizes the importance of an effective governance ...
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Operational guide on the implementation of the Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023-2032
(UN.ESCAP, 2024-02-06)The Operational Guide on the Implementation of the Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023─2032 is a technical resource to support the implementation of the Jakarta Declaration ...
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Operational manual on composting for an integrated resource recovery center (IRRC)
(United Nations, 2012)In order to support cities and member States to adopt more sustainable municipal solid waste management practices and policy, ESCAP has been promoting the Integrated Resource Recovery Center (IRRC) model, developed by Waste ... -
Options for funding ICT for development
(UN.ESCAP, 2011-02-01)As the diffusion of ICTs increases, governments around the world are rolling out e-government plans and projects to enhance service delivery to the public through the use of ICTs. In many jurisdictions, both the financial ...
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Options for funding ICT for development
(APCICT, 2009-06-02)As the diffusion of ICTs increases, governments around the world are rolling out e-government plans and projects to enhance service delivery to the public through the use of ICTs. In many jurisdictions, both the financial ... -
An overview of ICTs and sustainable development
(UN.ESCAP, 2017-11-01)Today, few will question the capacity of ICTs to serve as enablers of sustainable development that the world community has agreed to work towards by the target year 2030. However, although this capacity of ICTs as ...
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An overview of ICTs and sustainable development
(UN-APCICT/ESCAP, 2020)This module provides an overview of the intersections between Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drawing attention to the various dimensions and sectors in which ... -
P.A.C.T. : a pro-active conciliation tool analysing stakeholders' inter-relations
(CGPRT Centre, 2001)Policy intervention legitimacy is being challenged in a globalised world. The World Trade Organisation pushes towards equal market access conditions in each country, the Kyoto protocol on Climate Change might induce ...
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Partnering for sustainable development : guidelines for multi-stakeholder partnerships to implement the 2030 Agenda in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2018)Partnering for Sustainable Development: Guidelines for Multi-stakeholder Partnerships to Implement the 2030 Agenda in Asia and the Pacific was prepared jointly by the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced ... -
Planning a business using ICT : module W1
(UN-APCICT/ESCAP, 2016)The WIFI modules introduce the readers to the foundation concepts of empowerment and entrepreneurship, and provide the basics of how to apply ICTs for starting and managing a small business. It also strengthens capacities ... -
Planning, development and health : an approach to training, second edition, revised
(United Nations, 1984)The programme on health and development is a contribution of ESCAP to the area of social development with the aim of contributing the articulation of social dimensions such as health in the main stream of development ...
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Policies and strategies to promote grassroots innovation : workbook
(United Nations, 2020)Grassroots innovation is a modality of inclusive innovation that enables extremely affordable, niche-adapted solutions to local problems, often unaided by public sector or outsiders. In a context of rising income disparity ... -
Policy and programme perspectives in implementing the agenda for action on social development in the ESCAP region
(United Nations, 1996)The present publication focuses on crucial policy issues and perspectives highlighted at the Regional Workshop on Guidelines for the Implementation of the Agenda for Action on Social Development in the ESCAP Region, ...
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Policy guidance manual on wastewater management : with a special emphasis on decentralized wastewater treatment systems
(United Nations, 2015)This "Policy Guidance Manual on Wastewater Management With a Special Emphasis on Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS)" has been developed based on experience of the policy makers and in consultations with ... -
Policy guidebook : harnessing digital technology for financial inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2022)The significance of strengthening economic growth and sustainable development through financial inclusion is critical for the Asia-Pacific region. Harnessing the advent of digital technology to enable financial inclusion ...
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Policy guidebook for MSME development in Asia and the Pacific, 2nd edition
(United Nations, 2022)Micro, small, and medium enterprise make up most of the businesses (by number of firms) in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. In many of ESCAP’s Member States, there are specific entities that focus on MSME ...
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Policy guidebook for SME development in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2012)Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including micro enterprises, have emerged as an engine of growth for most countries of Asia and the Pacific. Their contribution is well known particularly for increasing production, ... -
Policy guidebook on attracting and promoting FDI in the digital economy
(UN.ESCAP, 2023-02-22)Foreign direct investment (FDI) can significantly contribute to the sustainable development of both home and host countries in several important ways: through expanding production and access to markets, bringing in ...