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Alphabetical Listing A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z TITLE: Macroeconomic Model of a Developing Country Endowed with a Natural Resource, A SERIES: UNU/WIDER Working Papers No.: 165 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.A.13 ISBN: 9524550105 PAGES: 42pp. PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents a short-run theoretical macroeconomic model of a small open economy endowed with a natural resource exporting sector. The paper attempts to differentiate between the economic development experience of East Asia and Latin America. The economy in the model here explained is comprised of three sectors: a resource based commodity, a non-traded good and a traded sector. The model in the paper explicitly analyzes short-run effects of resource booms, devaluation, a rise in the money supply induced by capital inflows and taxation to discourage non - traded goods consumption. The publication comprises of a selective review of literature relevant to the construction of macroeconomic models involving resource booms, and presents variations in the model's parameters. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Macroeconomic Success and Social Vulnerability: Lessons for Latin America from the Celtic Tiger SERIES: Financiamiento del Desarrollo No.: 129 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.46 ISBN: 9211214009 SYMBOL: LC/L.1879-P PAGES: 68 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper uses a political economy approach to examine the nature and social impact of Ireland's economic miracle, in particular the period of high economic growth known as the Celtic Tiger that lasted from 1995 - 2000. Its principle purpose is to offer a broad and multifaceted reading of this period of Irish development, paying particular attention to the links between macroeconomic success and social vulnerability. The information can serve as a useful reference for policy makers in Latin America. TITLE: Macroeconomic Volatility and Social Vulnerability in Brazil: The Cardoso Government (1995-2000) and Perspectives SERIES: Financiamiento del Desarrollo No.: 132 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.72 ISBN: 9211214068 SYMBOL: LC/L.1914-P PAGES: 52 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper addresses the social effects of macroeconomic volatility in Brazil, as well as the burdens and challenges it has been imposing on social policies. It covers the years 1995 to 2002, a period when the government was ruled by President Cardoso. The text is organized into four sections. Section one summarizes the main macroeconomic developments of the 1995-2002 period. Section two focuses on the impact of macroeconomic volatility on social vulnerability and the responses of social policies. Section three looks at the current macroeconomic perspectives and relates to social issues and policies, while section four presents a summary of the analysis and its conclusions. TITLE: Macrothesaurus for Information Processing in the Field of Economic and Social Development VOLUME: 5th Ed. LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.I.5 ISBN: 9264160256 SYMBOL: PAGES: 436Ppp. PRICE: $67.00 DESCRIPTION: The Macrothesaurus is produced jointly by the United Nations and the Organization for Economic Cooperation for Development (OECD) and is a multidisciplinary vocabulary for the indexing, classification, retrieval and exchange of information in the broad field of economic and social development. The format of the descriptors and the structure of the Thesaurus follow the recommendations of set international standards. This fifth edition of the Macrothesaurus contains 5174 descriptors and 2057 non-descriptors which includes 446 new English, French and Spanish descriptors. For easy referencing, the descriptors are presented in four sections: alphabetical; descriptor group which includes the subject group and the descriptor group; hierarchial display; and permuted index. TITLE: Maintaining Military Readiness by Managing Ozone Depleting Substances: Guidelines for Armed Forces in Developing Countries LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.72 ISBN: 9280717855 PAGES: 56pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: Because ozone depleting substances (ODS) are being phased out worldwide under the Montreal Protocol, armed forces should accord a high priority to ensuring that their ODS use is properly managed and that the transition to alternatives is a smooth process. This guide has been developed to help armed forces to meet this challenge. It explains step by step how to establish and implement an ODS management programme in line with national obligations under the Montreal Protocol. Based on the lessons learned by developed countries' armed forces, the guide is written for personnel involved in environmental compliance/protection issues, as well as chiefs and managers. TITLE: Major Markets for Cotton T-shirts: A Survey of International Trends in Production and Trade SERIES: Textiles and Clothing: Market Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.T.1 ISBN: SYMBOL: ITC/T303.E/PMD/MDS/01-III PAGES: 134pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication by the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the first in a series of global market surveys on textiles and clothing products. It discusses cotton T-shirt trade in relation to WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) in the European Union, the United States and Japan. Overview of major market trends, relevant legislation, quality control methods, environmental issues and statistical data are also included. TITLE: Major Trends Characterizing Human Settlements Developments in the ECE Region LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.E.16 ISBN: 9211166950 SYMBOL: ECE/HBP/1CB PAGES: 90pp. PRICE: $28.00 DESCRIPTION: Human settlements have much to gain from and contribute to on-going processes of decentralization and democratization. This publication highlights the general trends in the liberalization of the global and national economies, accelerating the urbanization process and increasingly emphasizing the already important economic role of cities. It also presents national experiences from Finland, Greece, Norway and Poland, in formulating and implementing policies for sustainable development. National responses to the Economic Commission forEurope Guidelines on Sustainable Human Settlements Planning and Management were also evaluated. TITLE: Making a Good Catch: Non-CFC Technologies in the Fishery Cold Chain LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.D.21 ISBN: 9280719763 PAGES: 60pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: With the commitment of developing and developed countries to phase out CFCs, HCFCs and other ozone depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol, the fishery industry must identify and adopt new non-CFC techn ologies. This publication provides examples of non-CFC technologies used in the fishery cold chain in some nine countries. It also includes an overview of refrigeration equipment used in the fishery industry, an introduction to alternative refrigerants, refrigerant data and sources of further information. TITLE: Making Better International Law: The International Law Commission at 50 - Proceedings of the United Nations Colloquium on Progressive Development and Codification of International Law LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 98.V.5 ISBN: 9210330765 PAGES: 464pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: During the last 50 years, the International Law Commission has been at the forefront in meeting the challenges facing the world community in the realm of international law. The papers presented in this publication, from a mixed group of policy-makers, practitioners, international law-makers and academics, explore ways of strengthening the International Law Commission. Practical proposals that might enable the Commission to contribute still more effectively to the progressive development of international law and its codification are presented along with a range of papers and documents relating to the Commission, its work and its achievements. TITLE: Management and Financing of Road Maintenance: Report of the ESCAP/World Bank Seminar, Bangkok LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.35 ISBN: 9211198224 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1795 PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: Road infrastructure is a key element of the enabling environment in the Asia and the Pacific region. It supports industry and commerce and provides the only form of access to most rural communities. This publication presents a discussion on thirteen countries of the ESCAP region focusing on four main themes: innovations in road management; adequate and sustainable financing for road maintenance; improving management and financing of main inter-urban roads; and establishing consistent institutional structures for efficient and effective management of rural and community roads. TITLE: Management of Capital Flows: Comparative Experiences and Implications for Africa LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.D.20 ISBN: 9211125944 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/GDS/MDPB/2003/1 PAGES: 420 PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication contains seven papers that were presented at a workshop on management of capital flows, organized jointly by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development secretariat (UNCTAD) and the Government of Egypt in March 2001. The aim of the workshop was to enhance understanding of the complex relationship between external financing, capital account regimes, macroeconomic policies, and trade and development. It also sought to promote dialogue between the researchers, both from developed and developing countries, and African policy makers to strengthen policy relevance and analytical basis for the future work of the UNCTAD secretariat, with regards to African growth and economic development. TITLE: Management of Latin American River Basins: Amazon, Plata and Sao Francisco SERIES: Water Resources Management and Policy LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.A.5 ISBN: 928081012X SYMBOL: UNUP-1012 PAGES: 354pp. PRICE: $29.95 DESCRIPTION: The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that "Despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has seriously degraded the quality of freshwater, spreading disease and causing economic losses." This book gathers expert analyses of issues surrounding three of Latin America's largest and most important rivers, including inter-state and intra-state conflicts over their fair and sustainable use. TITLE: Managing Arms in Peace Processes: Training SERIES: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.98.0.6 ISBN: 9290451262 SYMBOL: UNIDIR/98/4 PAGES: 170pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: With particular emphasis on training for disarmament and the control of weapons, this publication assesses the status of military and civilian training for the conduct of peacekeeping operations. Along with an overview on civilian and military peacekeepers training, it also discusses new technologies and up grading of pre-deployment training for United Nations peace operations. TITLE: Managing Export Training: Strategies, Policies and Principles for Developing Countries SERIES: Human Resource Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 93.III.T.6 ISBN: 9211150140 SYMBOL: ITC/196/E2/93-XI PAGES: 232pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This book discusses export marketing and the role of trade promotion infrastructure in training of exporters and service staff. It also addresses the issue of development of a national training strategy and strategic choices for training institutions. Some of the other subjects covered include financing of institutions and programmes, organization and deployment of resources, and planning and managing institutional changes. It is hoped that it will prove useful to training institutions and export promotion organizations. TITLE: Managing Globalization in Selected Countries with Economies in Transition LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.58 ISBN: 9211203325 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2274 PAGES: 164 PRICE: 35 DESCRIPTION: This publication is a compilation of country assessment studies carried out under the project entitled, ‘Capacity-building of ESCAP member States for managing globalization’. It examines the salient features, issues and problems of the globalization process emerging in select Asian countries with economies in transition. It also contains proposals for the promotion of further economic restructuring and policy reforms, including a detailed assessment on the core areas of reform that are essential for the efficient and effective operation of a market economy. These areas are identified as; markets and trade, investments, financial institutions and human resources development. The countries included in this study are; Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. TITLE:Managing Sustainable Tourism Development SERIES: ESCAP Tourism Review No.: 22 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.41 ISBN: 9211200555 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2141 PAGES: 72 PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: A number of countries in Asia and the Pacific consider tourism to be an important vehicle for economic and social development. In order to sustain tourism, it is necessary for countries to address various issues arising from tourism's contribution to development in a comprehensive, systematic way. This publication attempts to address these issues and is divided into three chapters. Chapter I discusses challenges and opportunities for sustainable tourism development. Chapter II deals with issues on sustainable tourism development with special attention to community-based tourism development and coastal tourism management. Chapter III discusses measures to enhance national capabilities for sustainable tourism development. TITLE: Managing the Transition from the Village to the City in the South Pacific LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.48 ISBN: 9211199972 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1994 PAGES: 58pp. PRICE: $7.50 DESCRIPTION: As we enter the twenty-first century, one of the key emerging issues in Asia and the Pacific region is urbanization. This publication outlines the unique features of urbanization and urban problems in the developing countries of the South Pacific. It analyzes such issues as: urbanization, urban infrastructure, housing, land supply and demand, community participation and human resources, urban governance and management, regional cooperation. It also suggests possible approaches to address those issues. TITLE: Manual for Completing the Questionnaire on Measures Affecting Services Trade in the Hemisphere SERIES: Manuales No.: 6 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.G.57 ISBN: 9211212669 SYMBOL: LC/L.1296-P PAGES: 144pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The Manual contains practical examples to assist in completing the Questionnaire designed for collecting information on measures, and a typology of the measures most commonly used by countries to regulate their services. The purpose of this publication is to promote awareness on the necessity of evaluating the effect of domestic policies, to facilitate commercial transactions and to provide companies with a valuable tool to assist them particularly in their international marketing activities. The publication includes basic background material on quantitative aspects of service trade in the world and in the countries of the hemisphere. It gives information about the World Trade Organization (WTO) along with more detailed information on the rules and results arrived at by the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) of WTO. The Manual explains the logic used to structure services, stresses the importance of modes of supply services trade, and identifies some practical steps for organizing the tracking of measures nationally. TITLE: Manual for Development of a System of Criminal Justice Statistics LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.XVII.6 ISBN: 9211614589 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.F/89 PAGES: 164 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION:Criminal justice statistics assist in policy research and analysis within criminal justice systems. They are also essential for understanding and trying to shape social development. This manual sets out an updated general framework for the development of a national system of criminal justice statistics. The manual is presented in non-technical language primarily because of it's broad intended audience. This audience includes users and producers of criminal justice statistics, managers, administrators, professionals, technicians, scholars, researchers, and others directly, or indirectly, concerned with criminal justice issues. TITLE: Manual for Hazardous Waste Management VOLUME: I&II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 95.II.F.21 ISBN: 9211196876 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1419/1423 PAGES: 562pp. PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued as a two-volume set, volume one presents technical information on hazardous waste management. Volume two is a self-study workbook for managers and shows step-by-step management methods for hazardous waste. TITLE: Manual for Water and Waste Management, A: What the Tourism Industry Can Do to Improve its Performance LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.III.D.1 ISBN: 928072343X PAGES: 64 PRICE: 16 DESCRIPTION: This manual provides guidelines for improving water and waste management in the tourist industry. It focuses on small and medium scale enterprises such as hotels and restaurants. TITLE: Manual on Community-based Responses to Critical Social Issues: Poverty, Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.55 ISBN: 9211199220 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1922 PAGES: 100pp. PRICE: $32.00 DESCRIPTION: This manual, an update and expansion of an earlier manual for planners, practitioners, trainers and evaluators, explores the possibility of the expansion to critical issues other than drug abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention and the prevention of juvenile delinquency. The manual provides a review of critical social issues, such as health, education, shelter, in the Asia-Pacific region and a short introduction to participatory versus non-participatory community-based approaches. Given the significance of poverty in this region, a separate chapter provides guidance in the development and implementation of community-level poverty alleviation strategies. Finally, an introduction to harm reduction techniques as a new approach in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention is provided as a potential alternative to "classical" prevention techniques. TITLE: Manual on Human Rights Reporting LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.97.0.16 ISBN: 9211007526 SYMBOL: HR/PUB/91/1(REV.1 PAGES: 552pp. PRICE: $29.00 DESCRIPTION: The promotion of the respect for human rights is one of the essential purposes of the United Nations. The system of periodic reporting established within the context of all major international human rights instruments if the central element in monitoring the full and effective national implementation of international human rights standards. Covering six major international instruments, this Manual will serve as a practical tool, especially for government officials, in the preparation and submission of required reports. TITLE: Manual on the Packaging of Furniture SERIES: Trade Development Services LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 95.III.T.12 ISBN: 9291370398 SYMBOL: ITC/228/1B/95-XII PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This guide explains how furniture should be packaged for safe transit from the manufacturer to the final customer; examines damage to which various forms of furniture are susceptible and how it is caused; discusses implementation of required packaging standards to avoid damage and reviews testing methods. It also outlines environmental considerations. TITLE: Manual on Port Management: Modern Management Techniques PART: IV LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.D.95 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/INV/523 (VOL IV) PAGES: 218pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: Each year since 1972 UNCTAD has organised a training course for senior port managers from developing countries. The Manual on Port Management provides a good indication of the lecture content of those port management courses. Along with an example of a typical course programme, the manual provides summaries of lectures presented at the fourth UNCTAD port management course. (OUT OF STOCK) TITLE: Manual on Port Management: Port Operations VOLUME: III LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.D.96 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/INV/523 (VOL.III) PAGES: 240pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: Each year since 1972 UNCTAD has organised a training course for senior port managers from developing countries. The Manual on Port Management provides a good indication of the lecture content of those port management courses. Along with an example of a typical course programme, the manual provides summaries of lectures presented at the fourth UNCTAD port management course. (OUT OF STOCK) TITLE: Manual on Port Management: Port Planning VOLUME: .II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.D.97 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/INV/523 (VOL.II) PAGES: 274pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: Each year since 1972 UNCTAD has organised a training course for senior port managers from developing countries. The Manual on Port Management provides a good indication of the lecture content of those port management courses. Along with an example of a typical course programme, the manual provides summaries of lectures presented at the fourth UNCTAD port management course. (OUT OF STOCK) TITLE:Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services SERIES: Statistical Papers No.: 86 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XVII.11 ISBN: 9211614481 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.M/86 PAGES: 188 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The main reason for this publication is to address the growing demand from governments, business, and analysts, for more relevant, detailed, and internationally comparable statistics on trade. With a special emphasis given to the statistical information needs of international trade negotiations and agreements. It provides a coherent conceptual framework within which countries can structure the statistics they collect and disseminate on international services trade, and recommends some means of making the data more efficient. The manual describes the four modes through which international services are traded and takes a broader and more detailed view of international trade in services as opposed to the more conventional balance of payments analysis performed by other manuals. Approaches to best implement the recommendations that are proposed are also provided in the manual. TITLE: Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 03.XI.9 ISBN: 9210480821 SYMBOL: ST/NAR.4/2002/1 PAGES: 60 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Presented on a country-by-county basis, this publication contains a list of manufacturers authorized by Governments to manufacture narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Along with the name of the manufacturer, the reader will have access to the address and the narcotic drugs the manufacturer was authorized to produce, as well as a list of what narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were actually manufactured. TITLE:Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 02.XI.8 ISBN: 9210480783 SYMBOL: ST/NAR.4/2001/1 PAGES: 68 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: With information presented on a country-by-county basis, this publication contains a list of manufacturers authorized by Governments to manufacture narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Along with the name of the manufacturer, the reader will have access to the address and the list of narcotic drugs the manufacturer was authorized to produce. Detailed also, for each manufacturer, is a list of what narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were actually manufactured. TITLE: Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 04.XI.7 ISBN: 9210480961 SYMBOL: ST/NAR.4/2003/1 (E/NF) PAGES: 76 PRICE: 20 DESCRIPTION: With information presented on a country-by-county basis, this publication contains a list of manufacturers authorized by Governments to manufacture narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Along with the name of the manufacturer, the reader will have access to the address and the list of narcotic drugs the manufacturer was authorized to produce. Detailed also, for each manufacturer, is a list of what narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were actually manufactured. TITLE: Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 01.XI.8 ISBN: 9210480740 SYMBOL: ST/NAR.4/2000/1 (E/NF) PAGES: 72pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: With information presented on a country-by-county basis, this publication contains a list of manufacturers authorized by Governments to manufacture narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Along with the name of the manufacturer, the reader will have access to the address and the narcotic drugs the manufacturer was authorized to produce. Detailed also, for each manufacturer, is a list of what narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were actually manufactured. TITLE: Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 99.XI.99 SYMBOL: ST/NAR.4/1998/1 (E/NF) PAGES: 68pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Presented on a country-by-county basis, this publication contains a list of manufacturers authorized by Governments to manufacture narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Along with the name of the manufacturer, the reader will have access to the address and the narcotic drugs the manufacturer was authorized to produce. Detailed also, for each manufacturer, is a list of what narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were actually manufactured. TITLE: Mapping of Risk Areas of Environmentally-induced Migration in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.S.17 ISBN: 9290680725 PAGES: 100pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication analyzes high-risk areas of environmentally induced population displacement in the CIS. Shedding light on the relatively new field of ecological migration, it focuses on areas affected by environmental degradation, including the Chernobyl region, the Ural zone of radioactive pollution, the Caspian coastal territory and the dried-up Aral Sea region. The report highlights the likelihood of a rapid increase in the number of migrants if environmental conditions continue to deteriorate in ecologically fragile zones, and recommends preventive measures for protecting the environment, developing social infrastructure and broadening the legal protection of ecological migrants. TITLE: Marie: In the Shadow of the Lion LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.IV.9 ISBN: 9211302102 PAGES: 116pp. PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: Marie - In the Shadow of the Lion is a novel that tells the story of a young girl caught in the grip of internal armed conflict in Africa. It covers issues that humanitarian agencies are grappling with: the problems of people who have lost their homes and possessions, child soldiers, the proliferation of small arms, the abuse of women and girls. The purpose of this novel is to educate young readers on possible responses in humanitarian emergencies, should they ever find themselves in such a crisis. TITLE: Maritime Transportation Guidelines for Importers: Guide SERIES: Import Management No.: No.4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 94.III.T.6 ISBN: 9211150418 SYMBOL: ITC/145/3/94-VI-TP PAGES: 66pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This book on sea transport discusses factors relating to transport in import procurement responsibility for international transport, the purchase contract terms, sea transport alternatives, types of cargo, types of ships, containerization; structure of sea transport services, liner and charter shipping: multi-modal transport; the ocean freight market structure, freight rates; freight forwarding and clearing of goods; risk, sea carrier's liabilities; and marine cargo insurance. The appendices give samples of charter-party documents and bills of lading, a glossary of selected sea transport terms and a bibliography. TITLE: Maritime Transport Liberalization and the Challenges to Further its Implementation in Chile SERIES: Comercio Internacional No.: 43 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.214 ISBN: 9211214300 SYMBOL: LC/L.2051-P PAGES: 40 PRICE: 10 DESCRIPTION: Modifications implemented in the Chilean maritime legislation are reviewed in this document. Methods of improving the public sector management and policy actions aimed at establishing a common regional maritime integration regime are discussed. TITLE: Marketing Crafts and Visual Arts: The Role of Intellectual Property - A Practical Guide LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.T.8 ISBN: 9291372641 SYMBOL: ITC/P159.E/PMD/MDS/03-XI PAGES: 152 PRICE: 30 DESCRIPTION: This Guide provides basic knowledge and understanding of marketing techniques and of intellectual property (IP) issues to artisans, craft entrepreneurs and visual artists. It gives examples of situations where obtaining formal IP protection ought to be considered, explains how to implement marketing and IP strategies, and presents case studies of managing IP assets. Bibliographical references are included. TITLE: Mechanisms of Follow-up to the Programme of Action on Population and Development in the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean SERIES: Población y Desarrollo No.: 15 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.G.110 ISBN: 9213213339 SYMBOL: LC/L.1567-P PAGES: 56pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This report refers to the results of a survey conducted in the framework of the activities of the Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Centre (CELADE) to develop systems of indicators for follow-up to the Programme of Action on Population and Development. The report focuses mainly on mechanisms of follow-up to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) 1994, including institutional aspects represented by the existence and effectiveness of official agencies, and instrumental aspects, represented by the systems of indicators and specific follow-up to objectives and targets. TITLE: Meeting of the Regional Group of Experts on the International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN), The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.10 ISBN: 9211201462 SYMBOL: SYMBOL:UNEP/(DEC)/EAS/ICRAN/WS.1/2, 2/5 PAGES: 136 PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication is made up of two complete United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reports. The first is on The Meeting of the Regional Group of Experts on the International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN), which took place in Phuket, Thailand, from 28-30 January 2002. The second one is on the First ICRAN Regional Workshop on Experience Sharing Between Demonstration and Target Sites in the East Asian Seas, held at the same venue from 26-27 August 2002. TITLE: Meeting the Millennium Poverty Reduction Targets in Latin America and the Caribbean LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.125 ISBN: 9211213797 SYMBOL: LC/G.2188-P PAGES: 82 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This report looks at the conditions under which 18 Latin American and Caribbean countries would individually be able to meet the extreme poverty reduction targets established in the Millennium Declaration. The report seeks to determine whether or not each country will succeed in halving its extreme poverty rate as of 1999, by the year 2015. This effort is part of the United Nations goal to ensure systematic and sustained monitoring and review of progress towards the MDGs in terms of achievements, trends, and shortfalls, and based on authoritative disaggregated data. Numerous tables and figures are presented to help illustrate data. TITLE: Mesopotamian Marshlands, The: Demise of an Ecosystem SERIES: Early Warning and Assessment Technical Report No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.D.47 ISBN: 9280720694 SYMBOL: UNEP/DEWA/TR.01-3 PAGES: 56pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Dams and drainage schemes have transformed one of the finest wetlands, the Mesopotamian marshlands, into salt-encrusted desert. This study prepared by the United Nations Environmental Programme, demonstrates humanity's devastating impact on the environment. It examines the causes leading to the collapse of Mesopotamian marshlands and presents recommendations that could be taken into account to arrest the environmental degradation and rehabilitate the ecosystem. TITLE: Measures of Transnationalization of Economic Activity LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.D.2 ISBN: 9211125111 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIA/1 PAGES: 112pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This book provides an overview of the conceptual issues relating to the measurement of transnationalization and discusses the advantages and drawbacks of different measures. Using a variety of measures, the study analyzes trends in transnationalization for a number of economies: Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan province of China, The United Kingdom and the United States. This volume documents that, while the overall degree of transnationalization of the global economy is increasing, there are important differences in the process and phases of transnationalization among the various economies examined. The most notable difference is the decline in the contribution of developed countries to the transnationalization of the global economy, while the contribution of developing economies is increasing as measured by investment. TITLE: Medium-term Plan for the Period 2002-2005 as Revised by the General Assembly at its Fifty-seventh Session LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GA/OR ISBN: A/57/6 SYMBOL: A/57/6 Rev.1 PAGES: 324 PRICE: $36.00 DESCRIPTION: TITLE: Medium-term Plan for the Period 2002-2005 YEAR: 55th Sess. No.: Supp.6 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GA/OR SYMBOL: A/55/6/REV.1 PAGES: 224pp. PRICE: $21.00 TITLE: Microfinance Distance Learning Course (includes two CD-ROMs) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.B.10 ISBN: 9211261481 PAGES: 162 PRICE: $49.95 DESCRIPTION: This user-friendly, attractive and interactive course was designed to help people learn about the principles and best practices for sustainable microfinance. Using the main menu as a road map, an expert narrator guides you through rough terrain and easy highways. Case studies come alive as you hear how customers use microfinance and why it works. Each lesson begins with a self-assessment to check your knowledge and prepare you for the lesson. This course is ideal for working professionals, staff of microfinance operations, and new staff of agencies working in development. TITLE: Migration and Development: A Perspective from Asia SERIES: IOM Migration Research No.: 14 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.S.18 ISBN: 9211036283 PAGES: 44 PRICE: 16 DESCRIPTION: This paper discusses international migration and the impact it has, both negative and positive, on development in Asian countries. It demonstrates ways in which international migration can and does impinge on development in receiving areas. Although the paper focuses on examples taken from the Asian region, the lessons learnt are applicable to other regions of the world. TITLE:Migration-Development Nexus, The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.S.14 ISBN: 9211036070 PAGES: 324 PRICE: $38.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper provides a state of the art overview of current thinking and available evidence on the relations between migration, development and conflict, including the role of aid in migrant and refugee producing areas. It offers evidence and conclusions related to critical issues like poverty and migration, conflicts, refugees and migration, migrants as a development resource, and aid and migration. Also included is a study on migration, development, and conflict dynamics, which reveals the intended and unintended consequences of development and humanitarian policy interventions. TITLE:Migration-Development Nexus, The: Evidence and Policy Options SERIES: IOM Migration Research No.: 8 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.S.11 PAGES: 52 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper presents an overview of current thinking and available evidence on the migration development nexus, including an assessment of the intended and unintended consequences of development interventions and the role of humanitarian aid in migrant producing areas. The paper also offers evidence and conclusions related to the following four critical issues: poverty and migration; conflicts, refugees, and migration; migrants as a development resource; and finally, aid and migration. TITLE: Migration from Latin America to Europe: Trends and Policy Challenges SERIES: IOM Migration Research No.: 16 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.III.S.8 ISBN: 9211036321 PAGES: 76 PRICE: 16 DESCRIPTION: Part of the IOM Migration Research Series, this study reveals various trends and policy challenges relating to migration from Latin America and the Caribbean to Europe, which has grown rapidly over the last decade. These increased flows calls for strengthened cooperation between the two regions on migration issues, specifically the effective integration of migration issues into the ongoing development cooperation activities and political dialogues. TITLE: Migration Patterns and Policies in the Asian and Pacific Region SERIES: Asian Population Studies No.: 160 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.56 ISBN: 9211203309 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2277 PAGES: 104 PRICE: $17.95 DESCRIPTION: This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were to review migration trends and patterns in the region, examine the policies and programmes on migration and make specific recommendations to better manage migration flows. It is hoped that the results of this study will be useful for planners, policy makers and researchers. TITLE: Millenium Poster - UN Building LANGUAGE: M. SALES #: 00.I.12 PRICE: $3.00 DESCRIPTION: An East River view of the UN Building with select windows lighted to read "UN 2000" along with the unmistakable Manhattan skyline in the background. 15" X 25" with a glossy finish. TITLE: Millennium Report, The: "We the Peoples" The Role of the United Nations in the Twenty-first Century - Briefing Papers for Students LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.I.24 ISBN: 9211008794 SYMBOL: DPI/2161 PAGES: 262pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: Teachers are the link between the present and the future world leaders and play a vital role in bringing current events and international affairs to the classroom. At the General Assembly Millennium Summit held 6-8 September 2000, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan presented a report entitled, We The Peoples: The Role of the United Nations in the 21st Century. In this report, the Secretary-General presented an overview of the challenges facing humankind and suggested practical solutions. The series of "briefing papers" presented in this publication will prove to be valuable to students and educators in discussing and having hands-on activities. Some of the key themes addressed include health, environment, human rights and other social issues, international law, peace and renewing the United Nations. TITLE: Mangrove Management and Conservation: Present and Future LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.A.4 ISBN: 9280810847 SYMBOL: UNUP-1084 PAGES: 352 PRICE: 21.95 DESCRIPTION: A long-term plan for the sustainable use of mangrove ecosystems is urgently needed. Monitoring, research and evaluation are vital components of a successful conservation strategy for mangrove forests. The expert papers contained in this publication outline the key areas for future focus in the stewardship of this vital ecosystem. They address key topics such as appropriate legislation; community participation and empowerment; management agreements between communities; governments and NGOs; and local responsibility for supervision and enforcement of rules and regulations. A plan of action for the worldwide conservation and use of mangroves is also included. TITLE: Market Prospects for Pulses in South Asia: International and Domestic Trade SERIES: Studies in Trade and Investment No.: 30 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.16 ISBN: 9211197848 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1825 PAGES: 156pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: The world annual average production of pulses currently is around 57 million tons. About half of this amount is produced in Asia with China, Australia, Myanmar and Thailand being the major exporters. This study of the South Asian region, assesses the future trade potential of selected pulses on the basis of recent trends and prospects in production, consumption and marketing systems. The countries highlighted include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. TITLE: Maritime Delimitation between Guinea-Bissau and Senegal (Guinea-Bissau v. Senegal) SERIES: ICJ Pleadings, Oral Arguments, Documents LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: ICJ/832 ISBN: 9210709349 PAGES: 44 PRICE: $5.50 TITLE: Measuring Changes in Consumption and Production Patterns: A Set of Indicators LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.A.3 ISBN: 9211044839 PAGES: 88pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: Indicators are essential tools for policy making, and since the publication of the Brundlandt Report in 1987, policy makers and analysts have been trying to capture the concept of sustainable development in statistics. National policy makers, among others, who have been trying to identify a set of indicators that would indicate national prosperity, well-being and sustainability, will find this publication essential. It presents a provisional core set of 17 indicators for changing consumption and production patterns. The publication covers key resources like energy, materials, water and land, and such consumption clusters as mobility, consumer goods and services, buildings and housekeeping, food and recreation. Measuring Changes in Consumption and Production Patterns also discusses policy strategies and targets, as well as trends and developments in policy making. TITLE: Measures to Prevent, Intercept and Respond to Illicit Uses of Nuclear Material and Radioactive Sources: Proceedings SERIES: C & S Papers No.: 12/P LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.L.8 ISBN: 9201163029 SYMBOL: IAEA-CSP-12/P PAGES: 650 PRICE: $16.50 DESCRIPTION: These proceedings are adopted from an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference held in Stockholm in May 2001. The meeting was held in cooperation with the World Customs Organization, INTERPOL, EUROPOL and the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate. It focused on the threats, including terrorist, to nuclear and other radioactive materials, their assessment, and the appropriate security measures. Important issues discussed include: patterns and trends in the illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials, national and international measures to combat such trafficking, lessons learned, and appropriate steps for the future. TITLE: Mekong/Lancang River Tourism Planning LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.37 ISBN: 9211198240 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1821 PAGES: 64pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Foreign and domestic investment in infrastructure and direct tourism-related development is quickly taking form in the Greater Mekong subregion (GMS) which has become more accessible and tourist friendly. The GMS includes Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Viet Nam and Thailand. This publication presents a study on the tourist potential of the Mekong River for which the region is named. It surveyed six tourism segments along the River showing the distinct attractions of each segment based on varying interests in adventure, history, culture, nature and mode of transport. It also assesses current tourism development patterns, analyses the potential to expand travel to and within the GMS, and makes recommendations on ways to overcome existing impediments. TITLE: Mekong,The: Environment and Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.A.9 ISBN: 9280809865 SYMBOL: UNUP-986 PAGES: 424pp. PRICE: $24.99 DESCRIPTION: This informative and critical account of the experience in planning for development of the water resources of the Mekong basin is unique in at least two respects: it describes the Mekong experience; it also provides a concrete demonstration of how international thinking and action on water management evolved over the years following 1958. The Mekong describes what was done, and why, while encouraging thoughtful evaluation of possible lessons for use elsewhere. This book provides a comprehensive description of the basin and of unfolding policies for its development. TITLE: Methyl Bromide Alternatives for North African and Southern European Countries LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.71 ISBN: 9280718033 PAGES: 244pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication is a summary of the information and conclusions presented at the workshop on Methyl Bromide Alternatives for North African and Southern European Countries. It describes also a number of alternatives to methyl bromide in soil fumigation and agriculture applied by North African and Southern European Countries. The book highlights the priority to work with farmers on technology transfer, information dissemination, and programmes to promote alternatives as well as the importance to share knowledge and experience about alternatives to assist the early phase out of methyl bromide in North Africa. TITLE: Methyl Bromide Phase-out Strategies: A Global Compilation of Laws and Regulations LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.99 ISBN: 9280717731 PAGES: 148pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: This compilation of phase-out strategies will be a helpful resource for those countries developing action plans and implementing measures to promote the phase out of the ozone depleting pesticide methyl bromide. It provides an overview of existing laws and regulations influencing use of methyl bromide in both developing and industrialized countries. In addition, it highlights economic incentives and voluntary programmes supporting phase out; policies acting as barriers or impediments to methyl bromide use reduction; and government-supported programmes that specifically promote alternatives to methyl bromide. TITLE: Migration and Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.S.4 ISBN: 9211036003 SYMBOL: PUBL/99/32 PAGES: 360pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: The linkages between migration and development are multidimensional and complex. The papers presented in this publication address the issue of migration and development and discuss the relative success of various policy approaches. The areas covered include: international migration and the global agenda; trends of international migration since 1965; the discourse and dimensions of irregularity in post-Apartheid South Africa; low-skilled emigration from Mexico to the United States; and the return of overseas contract workers and their rehabilitation and development in Kerala, India. Also given some attention is the migrants and asylum seekers - policy responses in the United States to immigrants and refugees from Central America and the Caribbean. TITLE: Migration and the Environment: A Two-study Package including, "Migration and the Environment" and "Environmentally-induced Population Displacements and Environmental Impacts Resulting from Mass Migrations" LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.S.3 ISBN: 9290680741 & 9290680598 PAGES: 188pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: Responding to growing international concern about the connection between migration and the environment, the two publications in this package give a broad view on the subject. Migration and the Environment reviews ecological causes of migration, their scale and nature and the intervening factors, while Environmentally -Induced Population Displacements and Environmental Impacts Resulting from Mass Migrations focuses on practical measures and actions to prevent, mitigate and reverse environmental degradation relating to migration. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Migration in Central and Eastern Europe 1999 Review LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.99.0.14 ISBN: 9290680911 PAGES: 150pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Since the end of the 1980s the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) have been faced with a new set of migration policy challenges. They are all involved inestablishing new administrative and legislative systems to cope with population movements. This report reviews migration trends in 15 CEECs during the period 1997-1998 and as a special focus for this issue, takes an in-depth look at some key migration issues affecting Central and Eastern Europe region. TITLE: Migration in the CIS 1999 Edition YEAR: 1997/98 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.S.3 ISBN: 9290680954 PAGES: 190pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: This statistical report provides a comprehensive description of the migration situation and migration flows in each of the CIS countries. This issue updates to early 1998 the 1996 CIS Migration Report and includes all relevant developments of the countries' official policies concerning migrations. TITLE: Migration Potential in Central and Eastern Europe LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.S.18 ISBN: 9290680873 PAGES: 86pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This 1998 survey of 11 countries represents the most comprehensive comparative survey of migration potential in Central and Eastern Europe to date. Making important advances on previous research, it gives indications of the volume of migration potential and distinguishes between emigration, temporary labour migration and long-term temporary migration. Divided into two parts, the first part focuses on a general overview comparing the differences between countries and the second part on more detailed country-by-country reports. TITLE: Migrant Trafficking and Human Smuggling in Europe: A Review of the Evidence with Case Studies from Hungary, Poland and Ukraine LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.S.4 ISBN: 9290680970 PAGES: 416pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: There is growing concern in Europe about the rising scale of migrant trafficking and human smuggling. This publication comes to fill the gap for systematic research on this issue. It presents a comprehensive review of the different elements involved in the analysis of trafficking of migrants in Europe including definitions; theoretical developments; criminality; and international agreements and conventions. Migrant Trafficking and Human Smuggling in Europe also presents in-depth case studies from Hungary, Poland and the Ukraine looking at such issues as: irregular migration; government responses; profile of trafficked migrants; and the business of trafficking and alien smuggling. TITLE: Migration Trends in Eastern Europe and Central Asia YEAR: 2001/02 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.S.4 ISBN: 9290681152 PAGES: 204 PRICE: $28.00 DESCRIPTION: The 2001/2002 report presents a statistical and analytical update of recent migration flows for 12 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, taking into account relevant political and historical developments that interact with population movements. It also contains a description and analysis of the specific features of irregular migration in the EECA countries, where numerous unresolved economic, social, ethnic and environmental problems still contribute to the growth of illegal migration, trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants and thus complicate the challenges of migration management. TITLE: Mine Rehabilitation for Environment and Health Protection: A Training Manual LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.73 ISBN: 9280717200 PAGES: 426pp. PRICE: $100.00 DESCRIPTION: This manual provides educational resource material for trainers and training programmes in industry and at institutions to ensure that future generations of mining professionals are able to integrate the environmental dimension into their daily work. The Training Manual is presented as a practical, factual method whereby rehabilitation techniques can be applied. The manual contains summaries of the main principles of rehabilitation: mine waste disposal and tailings dams stabilization, particularly from the point of view of environmental and health protection. It addresses rehabilitation from the perspective of mines that are still in the planning stage, operational mines, and abandoned mine sites. The techniques presented in this manual are the result of both research in the practical aspects of mine rehabilitation and the experience of private sector and public sector technicians as well as scientists and engineers. This manual is intended to assist with training programmes for operational and field personnel. It will also serve to make managers and inspectors more aware of the key issues and options in rehabilitation and can thus serve as an element in more general courses and curricula. TITLE: Minerals and Metals Development and Trade for Sustainable Supply in Asia and the Pacific SERIES: Mineral Resources Assessment, Development and Management Series VOLUME: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.73 ISBN: 9211199433 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1907 PAGES: 370pp. PRICE: $95.00 DESCRIPTION: The first part of this publication covers the minerals and metals trade for a sustainable supply in selected countries of East, North-East and South-East Asia. The second part includes the minerals and metals trade for sustainable supply in Australia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and selected countries of South and West Asia. The main objective of this book is to ensure a sustainable supply of mineral commodities for the rapidly growing economies of the region and to impart a greater awareness for promoting intraregional and interregional trade in the context of new policy initiatives for globalization. TITLE: Mineral Fertilizer Production and the Environment SERIES: Technical Report No.: 26 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.D.80 ISBN: 9280716409 PAGES: 158pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive report is intended to raise the awareness of the environmental issues inherent in the fertilizer manufacturing industry, and to highlight the concerted approaches that industry and government may take to avoid the associated impacts. The report is an integral part of the United Nations Environment Programme's Cleaner Production Programme and draws on case studies from actual practice. It highlights environmental management systems, environmental auditing and reporting, regulatory and planning framework, and processes of fertilizer production. TITLE: Mining in Latin America in the Late 1990s SERIES: Natural Resources and Infrastructure No.: No.1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.G.33 ISBN: 9211213029 SYMBOL: LC/L.1253-P PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This report analyzes the factors that have determined the flow of investments in mining operations in Latin America. It also evaluates the extent of such investments in the 1990s. This publication consists of six sections. The first section examines investment flows into the mining sector in the light of changes in the composition of external financing in the 1990s. The second and third sections catalogue the main changes noted in the treatment of foreign direct investment and in the mining legislation of countries in the region. The fourth section contains a review of changes in trade and tax regimes and a comparison of the impact of taxation on investment decisions. The fifth section looks at the policies adopted by countries in the region, which created a favourable environment for foreign investment. The sixth and final section covers the variation in projected exploration costs of mining operators, the effective value of actual investments and the investment projections at the start of the new millennium. TITLE: Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development in Asia and the Pacific 2000: Ministerial Declaration, Regional Action Programme (2001-2005) and Kitakyushu Initiative for a Clean Environment LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.12 ISBN: 9211200237 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2096 PAGES: 112pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The publication is based on the outcomes of the Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development in Asia and the Pacific 2000 held at Kitakyushu, Japan, 31 August to 5 September 2000. The discussions include the eight priority programme areas: environmental quality and human health, biodiversity, coastal and marine environments, freshwater resources, desertification and land degradation, globalization and policy integration, climate change and sustainable energy development. The Kitakyushu Initiative for a Clean Environment, contained in the annex, is the first step in the implementation of the Regional Action Programme and is intended to promote activities for urban environmental improvement. TITLE: Missile Development and its Impact on Global Security SERIES: DDA Occasional Papers No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.IX.8 ISBN: 9211422345 PAGES: 64pp. PRICE: $7.50 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the panel discussion at the 1999 symposium on Missile Development and its Impact on Global Security. Discussions focused on the future of the missile technology control regime (MTCR); no place for missile programmes in South America; missile proliferation and international security; the MTCR, the post-modern State and deterrence; and the missile threat: perceptions and prescriptions. TITLE: Missing Pieces: Nine Studies of Emerging Drug Problems LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.XI.9 ISBN: 9211481384 PAGES: 264pp. PRICE: $42.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the findings from research into drug use in nine major cities of Central and Eastern Europe. The reports look at drug use among young offenders in Hungary; heroin users in Bratislava; changing patterns of drug use among young people in Debrecen; methamphetamine users in Gdansk; injecting drug users in Ljubljana; the drug-using careers of young long-term users in Prague; drug users in Bulgarian prisons; ethnographies of heroin addiction in a Roma community; and the dynamic of drug use patterns in Warsaw. TITLE:Mobile Populations and HIV/AIDS in the Southern African Region: Desk Review and Bibliography on HIV/AIDS and Mobile Populations LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.S.12 PAGES: 124 PRICE: $32.00 DESCRIPTION: By far the world's worst affected region, sub-Saharan Africa is home to 70 per cent of the total 42.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS globally. Since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been concerned that the movement of people between countries was a major factor in the spread of HIV. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in consultation with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) carried out this study to evaluate the overall impact of HIV/AIDS on eight mobile groups in eight SADC countries. The mobile groups reviewed are: military personnel, transport workers, mine workers, construction workers, agricultural workers, agricultural farm workers, informal traders, domestic workers and refugees/internally displaced people. The countries included in this study are: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. TITLE: Mobilizing a Response to HIV/AIDS in the Maritime Industry, Course Information (2 Booklet Set & CD-ROM) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.22 ISBN: 9211201608 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2247 PAGES: 56 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This training programme aims to raise the level of awareness among seafarers about HIV/AIDS, its transmission and prevention. The two booklet and CD-ROM set contains course information for students and instructors. It is envisaged that this training programme will be integrated into the seafarers training curriculum by maritime training institutes contributing to building awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS in the maritime industry. TITLE: Mobilizing Private Sector Resources for Infrastructure LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.5 ISBN: 9211197732 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1791 PAGES: 143pp. PRICE: $19.95 DESCRIPTION: Many developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region suffer from considerable deficiencies in infrastructure. These deficiencies are turning out to be a major constraint to economic growth. This publication discusses some important issues connected with the role of the private sector in infrastructure and provides detailed case studies on China, Malaysia and Thailand. Policy-makers, among others, will find this publication most helpful when seeking to attract private investment in infrastructure. TITLE: Model Law on Competition SERIES: UNCTAD Series on Issues in Competition Law and Policy LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.D.21 ISBN: 9211125952 SYMBOL: TD/RBP/CONF.5/7/Rev.1 PAGES: 92 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This document presents a revised version of The Commentary to the Model Law on Competition published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva in February 2003. It includes changes to commentaries on Possible Elements of a Competition Law and changes in national legislations. TITLE: Model, Myth or Miracle? Reassessing the Role of Governments in the East Asian Experience LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.A.6 ISBN: 9280810308 SYMBOL: UNUP-1030 PAGES: 176pp. PRICE: $9.95 DESCRIPTION: Until recently, the East Asian experience was hailed as a miracle and a model of successful development. Now it is being called a myth and a bad example that should not be emulated by other developing countries. This book takes stock of the lessons from two decades of successful economic performance in East Asian countries and the new lessons that have arisen from the recent economic crisis. Observations from East Asia are divided into those relating to economic policies and those relating to their institutional underpinnings. The book concludes with updated analysis aimed at helping other countries learn from the East Asian experience. TITLE: Modelling and Simulation of Macroeconomic Systems: Use of Quantitative Models for Analysing Macroeconomic Reform Policies With Applications to China, India and Viet Nam LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.6 ISBN: 9211197740 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1803 PAGES: 156pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: Macroeconomic models are often used to simulate changes in economic performance quantitatively in response to proposed changes in policies. Such information has been proven to be of substantial importance to policy makers. Focusing on China, India and Viet Nam, this publication presents a study on models used. It discusses and analyses the construction, estimation and use of some models. TITLE: Model U.N. for Everyone (Booklet & Video VHS) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.I.25 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This all new state-of-the art video is an inspiring, energizing and informative look inside the world of Model U.N. at the high school and college levels. Filmed at real Model U.N. conferences, at U.N. Headquarters and at Model U.N. clubs, this unique film is a must for teachers and students alike, for Model U.N. veterans, and for those just learning about the special excitement that is at the heart of the Model U.N. program. The film features Model U.N. students, faculty and parents as well as Secretary-General Kofi Annan and rarely seen U.N. archival footage. TITLE: Modernization and Foreign Trade in the Health Services SERIES: Políticas Sociales No.: 37 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.G.40 ISBN: 9211212626 SYMBOL: LC/L.1250-P PAGES: 40pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication examines the impact of modernization of the health services during the period 1983-1999 in Chile and looks at future prospects. It gives a description of the modernization and reform process which has the potential to promote foreign trade in the area of health. The effective influence of modernization and health reform linkages on the export and import of health services is examined. This publication also looks at policy instruments designed to mobilize or create the national capacity for substitution or for slowing the rate of growth of imports of services generated by modernization and reform. TITLE:Monetary Dilemmas: Argentina in Mercosur SERIES: Studies and Perspectives No.: 7 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.36 ISBN: 9211213533 SYMBOL: LC/L.1726-P PAGES: 36 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The deep economic crisis of Argentina has been causing an active quest for conclusions of topical or general importance. This document provides a brief discussion of the problems related to the design and administration of a monetary regime in an economy such as that of Argentina. The ultimate aim is to discuss conditions and parameters, which can affect the choice of monetary policies in the country. TITLE: Monitoring Industrial Emissions and Wastes SERIES: Technical Report No.: 27 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.D.96 ISBN: 9280714341 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: A new and important manual relevant to most industries. Procedures are given for the stages and steps required to carry out systematic monitoring programmes. It demonstrates how monitoring programmes can be implemented by companies, whether 'in-house' or by special monitoring organizations. It is designed for use by a wide range of professionals, including plant managers, technical staff, monitoring teams and government agencies. TITLE: Monitoring Reproductive Health SERIES: Asian Population Study Series No.: 155 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.58 ISBN: 9211200075 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2070 PAGES: 170pp. PRICE: $22.00 DESCRIPTION: The Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) recommends that governments set up national databases to provide necessary baseline data and information that may be used to measure the progress of ICPD goals that include reproductive health and family planning. In view of this goal, a regional project was implemented to strengthen the performance monitoring and evaluation systems being used in reproductive health and family planning. This publication presents the findings of this project as it progressed in six countries in Asia and the Pacific: Bangladesh, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Viet Nam. TITLE: Monthly Bibliography YEAR: April 2004 VOLUME: 77th Yr. No.: 4 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BZ7704SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/GVA/LIB/SER.B/221 PAGES: 164 PRICE: 30 DESCRIPTION: The Monthly Bibliography is compiled by the United Nations Library in Geneva. The Monthly Bibliography contains references to works (books, official documents and multimedia products) recently acquired by the Library in the subject areas that reflect the activities of the Organization. It also contains analytical descriptions of selected articles from some 350 periodicals. The main part is followed by author and title indexes. The Bibliography is issued 12 times a year with two double issues. Each issue includes both, English and French texts. TITLE: Monthly Bibliography YEAR: March 2004 VOLUME: 77th Yr. No.: 3 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BZ7703SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/GVA/LIB/SER.B/220 PAGES: 176 PRICE: 30 DESCRIPTION: The Monthly Bibliography is compiled by the United Nations Library in Geneva. The Monthly Bibliography contains references to works (books, official documents and multimedia products) recently acquired by the Library in the subject areas that reflect the activities of the Organization. It also contains analytical descriptions of selected articles from some 350 periodicals. The main part is followed by author and title indexes. The Bibliography is issued 12 times a year with two double issues. Each issue includes both, English and French texts. TITLE: Monthly Bibliography YEAR: January/February 2004 VOLUME: 77th Yr. No.: 1/2 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BZ7701SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/GVA/LIB/SER.B/218-219 PAGES: 236 PRICE: 30 TITLE:Monthly Bibliography YEAR: March 2003 VOLUME: 76th Yr. No.: 3 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BZR003SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/GVA/LIB/SER.B/208 PAGES: 116 PRICE: $30.00 TITLE:Monthly Bibliography YEAR: March 2002 VOLUME: 75th Yr. No.: 3 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: SUBSC. SYMBOL: ST/GVA/LIB/SER.B/196 PAGES: 128 PRICE: $30.00 TITLE: Monthly Bibliography YEAR: Jan 2001 VOLUME: 74th Yr. No.: 1 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: SUBSC. SYMBOL: ST/GVA/LIB/SER.B/183 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $30.00 TITLE: Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: June 2004 VOLUME: LVIII No.: 6 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5806SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/378 PAGES: 286 PRICE: 60 DESCRIPTION: Each issue of the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) offers a closer look at economic and social statistics from more than 200 countries and territories, as well as provides quarterly statistics on industrial production. Written in English and French, each issue covers over 70 subjects such as population, food, trade, production, finance and national income, as well as presents special monthly features on topics including: fuel imports, industrial output, world ship-building and civil aviation traffic. MBS is published in association with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). Annual subscription to the MBS includes access to MBS Online. TITLE: Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: May 2004 VOLUME: LVIII No.: 5 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5805SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/377 PAGES: 304 PRICE: 60 DESCRIPTION: Each issue of the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) offers a closer look at economic and social statistics from more than 200 countries and territories, as well as provides quarterly statistics on industrial production. Written in English and French, each issue covers over 70 subjects such as population, food, trade, production, finance and national income, as well as presents special monthly features on topics including: fuel imports, industrial output, world ship-building and civil aviation traffic. MBS is published in association with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). Annual subscription to the MBS includes access to MBS Online. TITLE: Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: March 2004 VOLUME: LVIII No.: 3 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5803SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/375 PAGES: 288 PRICE: 60 DESCRIPTION: Each issue of the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) offers a closer look at economic and social statistics from more than 200 countries and territories, as well as provides quarterly statistics on industrial production. Written in English and French, each issue covers over 70 subjects such as population, food, trade, production, finance and national income, as well as presents special monthly features on topics including: fuel imports, industrial output, world ship-building and civil aviation traffic. MBS is published in association with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). Annual subscription to the MBS includes access to MBS Online. TITLE: Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: April 2004 VOLUME: LVIII No.: 4 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5804SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/376 PAGES: 304 PRICE: 60 TITLE: Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: February 2004 VOLUME: LVIII No.: 2 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5802SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/374 PAGES: 304 PRICE: 60 TITLE: Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: January 2004 VOLUME: LVIII No.: 1 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5801SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/373 PAGES: 302 PRICE: 60 TITLE:Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: July 2003 VOLUME: LVII No.: 7 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BM5707SUBSC SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/367 PAGES: 288 PRICE: $60.00 TITLE:Monthly Bulletin of Statistics YEAR: June 2002 VOLUME: LVI No.: 6 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: SUBSC. SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Q/354 PAGES: 288 PRICE: $60.00 TITLE: Monthly Commodity Price Bulletin YEAR: July 2001 VOLUME: XXI No.: 7 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: SUBSC. SYMBOL: TD/B/CN.1/CPB/L.94 PAGES: 24pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION:By compiling prices from the key commodity markets all over the world, the Bulletin gives a valuable and up-to-date review of prices. It provides tables, which show monthly movements of prices and selected commodities. The monthly averages are calculated from daily or weekly quotations. An annual average is also given, as well as historical data for the past four years. TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Technology and Economics Assessment Panel YEAR: April 2001 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.D.32 ISBN: 9280720341 PAGES: 228pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the responses and recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) to the requests of action formulated by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. The requests concern the following key points: essential use applications for ODSs for the year 2002 and beyond; measures to facilitate the transition to chlorofluorocarbon-free metered dose inhalers; exemption for laboratory and analytical uses; assessment of new substances; process agents; and progress and development in the control of substances. TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Technology and Economics Assessment Panel YEAR: April 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.55 ISBN: 928071905X PAGES: 194pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the responses and recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) to the requests of action formulated by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. The requests concerns the following key points: review of essential use nominations for metered dose inhalers (MDIs); emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) from feedstock applications; report on new substances with Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP); progress and development in the control of substances with ODP; and TEAP coordination with the framework convention on climate change. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Solvents, Coatings and Adhesives - Technical Options Committee, 1998 Assessment VOLUME: I&II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.84 ISBN: 9280717324 PAGES: 250pp. PRICE: $105.00 DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This publication is one in a series of Technical Options Committee reports and assesses the situation of solvents, coatings and adhesives in relation to the Protocol. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Technology and Economics Assessment Panel YEAR: 1999 VOLUME: I & II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.76 ISBN: 9280717707 PAGES: 352pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This set of two volumes is one in a series of Technology and Economic Assessment Panel reports. Volume I reports and assesses the funding requirement for the replenishment of the multilateral fund for the period 2000-2002. It reviews such cost elements as: investment projects for the consumption and production sector, supporting activities, administrative costs of the implementing agencies, operating costs of the secretariat and executive committee of the multilateral fund. Volume II reports and assesses the situation of methyl bromide in relation to the Protocol. It covers essential use exemptions of methyl bromide, quarantine and pre-shipment (Q & PS) applications, progress and development in the control of substances, and relationship to other conventions and treaties. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: 1998 Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel - Pursuant to Article 6 of the Montreal Protocol LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.91 ISBN: 9280717251 PAGES: 296pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This October 1998 Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel covers: recent CFC and HCFC production and consumption; lessons learned and challenges for the future; challenges for Article 5(1) Parties and countries with economies in transition; executive summaries of Technical Options Committee Reports. It also contains comprehensive information on the members of the Panel. TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Halons Technical Options Committee, 1998 Assessment LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.87 ISBN: 9280717294 PAGES: 222pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This publication is one in a series of Technical Options Committee reports that assesses the use of halon as a fire extinguishing agent in relation to the Protocol. TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Aerosols, Sterilants, Miscellaneous Uses and Carbon Tetrachloride Technical Options Committee YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.90 ISBN: 928071726X PAGES: 106pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This publication is one in a series of Technical Options Committee reports that gives an assessment of aerosols sterilants, miscellaneous uses and carbon tetrachloride in relation to the Protocol. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: 1998 Report of the Economic Options Committee LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.89 ISBN: 9280717278 PAGES: 144pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: The 1998 Assessment Report discusses the progress made towards full implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The analysis address the economic aspects of the implementation process, including assessments of the key components of policy regimes. The assessment covers implementation in the Article 5(1) Parties, Countries with economies in transition; the use of cost-effectiveness criteria by the Multilateral Fund and the global Environmental Facility and implementation by the Non-Article 5(1) Parties. Updates on economic aspects of selected controlled substances, international trade issues, and "lessons learned" from the Montreal Protocol experience are also presented. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: 1998 Report of the Flexible and Rigid Foams Technical Options Committee LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.88 ISBN: 9280717286 PAGES: 106pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: Historically, the fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used by the foam plastics manufacturing industry have been extremely varied. This report details for each foam type the technically viable options available to eliminate CFC use as of 1998. Updates are given on the progress made by each product group in reducing CFC consumption and a status report on transition out of CFCs across major geographical regions are included. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: 1998 Report of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.85 ISBN: 9280717316 PAGES: 288pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication assess the situation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps inrelation to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. It focuses on application areas; refrigerant conservation; historical data for fluorocarbon refrigerant production and consumption, as well as future estimates. Also included are annexes containing summaries of all important properties for all known refrigerants. TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: 1998 Report of the Technology and Economics Assessment Panel LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.92 ISBN: 9280717049 PAGES: 300pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This April 1998 Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel covers: essential use nominations; reponses to decisions; sector updates; and the membership of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel and Technical Options Committees. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Report of the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, 1998 - Assessment of Alternatives to Methyl Bromide LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.86 ISBN: 9280717308 PAGES: 370pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: The Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, established by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, identifies existing and potential alternatives to methyl bromide (MB). This 1998 assessment reports on MB usage; quantities produced and consumed; and existing and potential alternative treatments for its uses as a fumigant. Providing a developing country perspective, it also covers quarantine and pre-shipment issues and methods for reducing MB emissions. TITLE: Moroccan Migration Dynamics: Prospects for the Future SERIES: IOM Migration Research No.: 10 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.S.13 PAGES: 108 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This report by the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) focuses on migration dynamics between Morocco and the European Union. Based on an extensive survey of 2,500 Moroccan households in five provinces in Morocco as well as in five Spanish regions, the study analyses the reasons for migration and identifies social, economic and regional policy issues that need to be addressed in order to moderate the existing migration pressure. TITLE: Most-favoured-nation Treatment SERIES: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Agreements LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.D.11 ISBN: 9211124506 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIT/10 (VOL.III) PAGES: 72pp. PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: At the core of multilateralism, the Most-Favoured-Nation standard seeks to prevent discrimination against investors from foreign countries on the grounds of their nationality. This concise study discusses the issues involved; stocktaking; interaction with other issues and concepts; and economic and development implications and policy options. TITLE: Motor Vehicles: Vehicules Automobiles - Lexique Anglais-Francais LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: GV.99.0.11 ISBN: 9210000560 PAGES: 268pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: This bulletin contains specific terms used by the main Working Group on Road Traffic and the Working Group on the manufacture of automobiles in the Economic Commission for Europe. TITLE: Multilateral Banking and Development Financing in a Context of Financial Volatility SERIES: Financing for Development No.: 121 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.58 ISBN: 9211213584 SYMBOL: LC/L.1746-P PAGES: 52.00 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: In the 1990's, the economic performance of the Latin American and Caribbean economies was highly dependent on capital inflows into the region. Access to external financing coupled with better macroeconomic management, boosted growth and brought inflation down considerably. However, the processes of expansion and contraction on international financial markets led to volatility in international capital movements, which resulted in an unstable growth path. This publication discusses the composition and volatility of financial flows into Latin American and Caribbean countries. Indicators of external vulnerability and macroeconomic performance are also analyzed. TITLE: Multilateral Rules on Competition Policy: An Overview of the Debate SERIES: Comercio Internacional No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.G.63 ISBN: 9211212510 SYMBOL: LC/L.1143-P PAGES: 56pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication reviews the current debate on competition policy. It presents a short survey of competition policy in the United States, Europe and Latin America together with an overview of anti-competitive business practices. The paper examines the reasons for the adoption of multilateral rules on competition policy. It highlights the different domestic competition policies in the United States, Europe and Latin American countries as well as issues that could be important to the formulation of a negotiating position for Latin American and Caribbean countries. TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 2003 YEAR: 2003 VOLUME: I&II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.V.2 ISBN: 9211335701 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.E/22 (Vols.I&II) PAGES: 1548 PRICE: 100 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 31 December 2003). It covers issues such as human rights, disarmament, commodities, refugees, environment and the Law of the Sea. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of treaties deposited with the Secretary-General. The publication reflects the status of these instruments, as Member States sign, ratify, accede or lodge declarations, reservations or objections. TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General (CD-ROM) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.V.4 ISBN: 9210330889 PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM contains information on treaty actions relating to multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General as at 31 December 2002. Over 500 treaties are included, covering the Charter of the United Nations with respect to certain depository functions conferred upon the Secretary-General, multilateral treaties formerly deposited with the Secretary-General of the League of Nations, and certain pre-United Nations treaties that were amended by protocols adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations. System requirements: PC Windows 95 or later, XP Pentium processor, MAC OS 8.6 to 9.2 or MAC OS X, 32Mb of RAM, 64 MB recommended, 150 MB of available hard-disk space. TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 2001 YEAR: 2001 VOLUME: I & II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.V.4 ISBN: 9211336473 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.E/20 (VOLS I&II) PAGES: 1392pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 1 December 2000) and covers a range of subject matters such as Human Rights, Disarmament, Commodities, Refugees, the Environment and the Law of the Sea. The number of treaties deposited with the Secretary-General keeps growing steadily. This publication reflects the status of these instruments, as Member States sign, ratify, accede or lodge declarations, reservations or objections. TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 2000 YEAR: 2000 VOLUME: I & II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.V.5 ISBN: 9211336333 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.E/19 PAGES: 1316pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 1 December 2000) and covers a range of subject matters such as Human Rights, Disarmament, Commodities, Refugees, the Environment and the Law of the Sea. The number of treaties deposited with the Secretary-General keeps growing steadily. This publication reflects the status of these instruments, as Member States sign, ratify, accede or lodge declarations, reservations or objections. TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 1999 YEAR: 1999 VOLUME: I & II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.V.2 ISBN: 9211336244 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.E/18 PAGES: 1228pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the subsequent actions, for example, signatures, ratifications, accessions, miscellaneous notifications, reservations, declarations and objections, on all multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General Status as at 30 April 1999 YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.V.5 ISBN: 9211336104 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.E/17 PAGES: 990pp. PRICE: $80.00 TITLE: Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 1997 YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.V.2 ISBN: 9211335272 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.E/16 PAGES: 1040pp. PRICE: $80.00 TITLE: Multilateral Treaties: A Reference Guide to Multilateral Treaties and Other International Instruments Related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea SERIES: Law of the Sea LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.V.9 ISBN: 9211335213 PAGES: 200pp. PRICE: $15.50 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive list of multilateral treaties and instruments of a global or regional character which are still in force and which touch upon the issues covered by the Convention. TITLE: Multilateral Treaty Framework: An Invitation to Universal Participation - Focus 2004, Treaties on the Protection of Civilians LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 04.V.13 ISBN: 9211335876 PAGES: 248 PRICE: 20 DESCRIPTION: The objectives and key provisions of 24 United Nations treaties adopted by the international community with regard to the protection of civilians in conflict situations are presented in this publication. This bilingual publication is in English and French. TITLE: Multilateral Treaty Framework: An Invitation to Universal Participation - Focus 2001, Rights of Women and Children LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 02.V.13 ISBN: 9210330870 PAGES: 202 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Given the very positive response from States to the Millennium Summit Treaty Event in September 2000, it was decided to hold a similar event annually, although on a smaller scale. Accordingly, a treaty signature, ratification, accession event was held to coincide with the United Nations Special Session on Children. There were 23 treaties relating to the advancement of the rights of women and children, underlining the significant role of the multilateral treaty framework in advancing these rights, selected for special attention. This publication summarizes the objectives and key provisions of the 23 treaties highlighted for this treaty event. TITLE:Multilateral Treaty Framework: An Invitation to Universal Participation - Focus 2002, Sustainable Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.V.12 ISBN: 9210330862 PAGES: 288 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: The treaty event, Focus 2002: Sustainable Development, will be held in conjunction with the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. It will provide an outstanding opportunity for States to reaffirm their commitment to the international legal framework and, in particular, to treaties relating to sustainable development. This document contains 25 core treaties representative of the major principles of sustainable development, and information indicating their present status. It is hoped that the World Summit on Sustainable Development will inspire a renewed enthusiasm for participation in these treaties by more States, and thereby advance the reach of the framework of treaties on sustainable development. TITLE: Multistage Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Road Projects LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.35 ISBN: 9211200970 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2177 PAGES: 92 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: The construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of roads has caused environmental degradation worldwide. In order to control this problem in Asia, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) introduced Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidelines, to which the contractors and consultants must adhere. The main focus of this publication is to address the EIA implementation issues encountered in the ESCAP member countries, analyze them, and propose a comprehensive process for effective EIA of road projects. The issues discussed are based on a review of the existing EIA process in the region and an assessment and evaluation, of several recent studies. The ultimate objective of ESCAP is to have an improved and more effective EIA process. TITLE: Musketeers Conquer the Net, The: A "Teen" Guide to Getting Online LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.03.0.19 ISBN: 9211010608 SYMBOL: ECE/INF/NONE/2003/37 PAGES: 64 PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: The Internet has become part of our daily lives, and while some people are very familiar with it, others are still unsure of what exactly the Internet is and how they can use it. This book was published on the occasion of the World Summit on the Information Society. It is intended to guide teenagers as they discover the Internet and show them how they can use the web in a safe and fun manner. TITLE: Myths and Realities of Chinese Irregular Migration SERIES: IOM Migration Research No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.S.5 PAGES: 48 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This study reviews recent research on the trafficking and smuggling of migrants from China. It also addresses prevalent myths about Chinese irregular migration and discusses policy measures that have been taken by China and other countries to combat trafficking from China. The study attempts to portray an unbiased assessment of the issue as it analyzes the role played by migrants from China.
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