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Asia and the Pacific Sustainable development is a powerful concept which addresses the issue of our responsibility to future generations as well as the harmony between economic development and environmental quality. Following the principles set out by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro 1992, this publication reviews the achievement so far at the national and regional levels in Asia and the Pacific on the formulation of and testing of indicators of sustainable development. It also examines how the achievement has been linked to the global effort. Book Ordering Information: Sales Number: E.97.II.F.96 ISBN: 9211198461 Pages: 102 pp. Price: $25.00 
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