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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:Satellite Communications: Education Curriculum LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.I.19 ISBN: 9211009200 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/16 PAGES: 32 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper contains deliberations of the working group on satellite communications that was established during the United Nations Expert Meeting on the Regional Centres for Space Science and Technological Education: Status and Future Development, held in Frascati, Italy, in September 2001. It reviews the curriculum of courses that were held at the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific and presents a broad outline of topics that should be part of an effective satellite communications curriculum. The objective of the paper is to enhance national and regional capabilities worldwide, in the utilization of satellite-based communications technology for sustainable development. TITLE:Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate: Education Curriculum LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.I.20 ISBN: 9211009219 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/15 PAGES: 32 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper contains deliberations of the working group on satellite meteorology that was established during the United Nations Expert Meeting on the Regional Centres for Space Science and Technological Education: Status and Future Development, held in Frascati, Italy, in September 2001. It reviews and updates curricula at the university level and across cultures worldwide in satellite meteorology and global climate. TITLE: Save the Black Sea (Poster) LANGUAGE: M. SALES #: 98.III.B.5 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This colourful poster of the many endangered species in their natural habitat is bordered by the message "Save the Black Sea" in different languages spoken in the countries that surround the Black Sea. TITLE: Saving our Future: A Multiministerial Action Guide - HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (Includes CD-ROM) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.26 ISBN: 9211201667 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2250 PAGES: 136 PRICE: $17.50 DESCRIPTION: There is currently no challenge more daunting to the Asia and Pacific region than that of battling the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Multiministerial Action Guide has been prepared to emphasize the need for governments to take a holistic approach to the disease, and suggest specific ways in which different government ministries can be involved. It is an attempt to merge insights into tackling HIV/AIDS from around the world, with the specific needs and capabilities of that region. The guide is a useful tool for civil society organizations, the private sector and international donors working with governments on HIV/AIDS issues. A CD-ROM is included, providing useful background information on HIV/AIDS related issues. TITLE: Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review, The: Colombia LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.D.13 ISBN: 9211124525 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIP/5 PAGES: 176pp. PRICE: $42.00 DESCRIPTION: The ability of a country to sustain rapid economic growth in the long run is highly dependent on the effectiveness with which its institutions and policies support the technological transformation and innovativeness of its enterprises. This publication evaluates the effectiveness of the science and technological system of Colombia. It looks at how policies are designed and applied, and the economic performance of its national enterprises, namely, how science and technological outputs have been converted into increased wealth by the productive sector and to what extent this has led to improving the quality of life for Colombians. TITLE: Science and Technology for Sustainable Development: A Latin Amercian and Caribbean Perspective - Latin American and Caribbean Regional Workshop on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development SERIES: Seminarios y Conferencias No.: 25 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.5 ISBN: 9211213878 SYMBOL: LC/L.1840-P PAGES: 52 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This document is adopted from the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Workshop on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, held in Chile, in March 2002. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the practical, theoretical and organizational challenges that the quest for sustainable development poses to science and technology. It also aimed to obtain a Latin American and Caribbean vision of the quest for more effective forms of generating and applying science and technology to the problems and opportunities of the region. The results and conclusions from the workshop are contained in the document. TITLE: Science and Technology Policies in the Twenty-first Century LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.L.3 ISBN: 9211282195 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/TECH/1999/4 PAGES: 248pp. PRICE: $37.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents an overview of science and technology (S and T) in Western Asia and gives a brief summary of implicit and explicit S and T policy orientations adopted. It describes policy and strategy formulation activities in a number of regions and countries around the world during the past decade and presents a systemic approach as a basis for analyzing S and T policies. A framework for future S and T policy formulation in the countries of Western Asia, based on this approach,is introduced and reviewed. Science and Technology Policies in the Twenty-first Century also addresses the issue of how to adapt the above-mentioned framework to the particular needs of the countries of Western Asia. TITLE: Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review, The: Jamaica LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.D.7 ISBN: 9211124298 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIP/6 PAGES: 102pp. PRICE: $23.00 DESCRIPTION: The goal of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy review series is to enable participating countries to evaluate the effectiveness of a science and technology system by the economic performance of its national enterprises. In addition to the background report prepared by the Jamaican authorities, this publication contains an evaluation of the innovation process and export potential of four emerging growth sectors in Jamaica's economy: tourism, information technology; the music industry; and the agro-processing sector. TITLE: Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion YEAR: 1998 VOLUME: I&II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.94 ISBN: 9280717227 PAGES: 700pp. PRICE: $135.00 DESCRIPTION: This Scientific Assessment was prepared by the world's leading experts in the atmospheric sciences, under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme. Prepared as input to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the two-volume assessment focuses on: halocarbon, ozone and temperature changes; advances in understanding the processes involved; impacts of ozone changes; and predictions of future changes. TITLE: Scope and Definition SERIES: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Agreements LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.D.9 ISBN: 9211124484 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIT/11(VOL.II) PAGES: 96pp. PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: Investment agreements must specifiy not only their geographical and temporal coverage but, and most importantly, their subject-matter coverage, which is done primarily through the provisions on definition. This concise study offers balanced and easily accessible analyses of the issues involved, focusing on an explanation of the issue; stocktaking and analysis; interaction with other issues and concepts; and economic and development implications and policy options. TITLE: Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons SERIES: Small Arms Survey LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.03.0.7 ISBN: 9290451475 SYMBOL: UNIDIR/2002/20 PAGES: 240 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication examines the problem of tracing illicit small arms and light weapons in conflict settings. It identifies political factors as being the main obstacle to progress in limiting these arms, and stresses the need for international cooperation to enable the relevant authorities to trace sources, supply routes, and diversion points of illicit weapons, in a timely and reliable manner. The following topics regarding the limitation of small arms and light weapons are also covered in this publication: what to mark and what to trace, marking and record-keeping systems and modalities of operations, structures and institutions necessary to support the effective operation of a firearms tracing mechanism, and finally, small arms and light weapons traceability, a comparison of the principal existing international mechanisms. TITLE: Search for Peace in the Middle East, The: A Palestinian-Israeli Dialogue LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.I.16 ISBN: 9211008956 SYMBOL: DPI/2249 PAGES: 184 PRICE: $14.95 DESCRIPTION: A unified collection of papers, floor discussions and debates which represents the proceedings of the Encounter in Paris from 18 to 19 June 2001, between Israeli and Palestinian policy makers and analysts. Other panelists included representatives from France, Jordan, Lebanon, Senegal, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America. The objective of the discussion was to gain a better understanding of the prerequisites for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. It is hoped that the insights offered in this publication will contribute to advancing an Israeli-Palestinian and Arab-Israeli reconciliation. TITLE: Searching for Innovations in Governance and Public Administration for Poverty Reduction: Concepts, Experiences and Lessons for the Future LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.II.H.2 ISBN: 9211231523 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/PAD/SER.E/60 PAGES: 148 PRICE: 22.95 DESCRIPTION: This publication examines the implementation of poverty reduction programmes and discusses the innovations and readjustments in governance and public administration that must be made to align them to the exigencies of poverty reduction. It is intended to promoting the exchange of experiences and ideas on the key issues related to poverty reduction, which in turn will lead to achieving related Millennium Development Goals. TITLE: Secrets of Electronic Commerce: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters SERIES: Trade Secrets LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.T.18 ISBN: 9291371556 SYMBOL: ITC/P.78.E/TSS/FASS/01-V PAGES: 280pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This handbook provides an introduction to electronic commerce. It covers a variety of topics including: developing e-commerce strategies; online market research; online marketing; online communication techniques; legal issues; security and encryption; financial issues; taxes and regulations; online procurement; characteristics of successful web sites; technical issues and policy and country specific issues. It also provides a comprehensive listing of selected publications, journals, web sites, software programmes and databases currently available. TITLE: Secrets of Intellectual Property: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.III.T.5 ISBN: 9291372686 SYMBOL: ITC/P163.E/TSS/BAS/03-XII PAGES: 200 PRICE: 50 DESCRIPTION: This question and answer guide provides valuable information on issues related to intellectual property. It explains basic concepts and principles regarding patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, confidential business information and geographical indication. The guide also covers questions relevant to ownership of rights by employees, contracting, licensing and technology transfer, electronic commerce and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement). TITLE: Sectoral Flows of Foreign Direct Investment in Asia and thePacific SERIES:Studies in Trade and Investment No.: 5 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 95.II.F.34 ISBN: 9211192595 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1501 PAGES: 212pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: An important new study which develops a better understanding of the operation of this trade-investment nexus. It analyzes sectoral flows of FDI to identify the underlying forces determining such flows and looks at policies pursued by selected members and associate members of ESCAP. It also draws upon the regional experience to suggest appropriate strategies for attracting FDI and highlights areas where regional cooperation could be an effective stimulant. TITLE: Security Council at the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century, The: To What Extent is it Willing and Able to Maintain International Peace and Security? LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.02.0.6 ISBN: 9290451599 SYMBOL: UNIDIR/2003/36 PAGES: 136 PRICE: 15 DESCRIPTION: This study looks at the United Nations Security Council through the prism of major international security issues since the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis is placed on explaining how the Security Council deals with new threats and challenges, how it intervenes in conflicts, and on its interactions with international actors, in particular, great powers, regional organizations and non-state actors. The publication provides a valuable contribution to explaining the day-to-day functioning of the Council and provides thought provoking analysis of its role in today’s world. TITLE: Select Bibliography, A SERIES: Law of the Sea, The YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.V.7 ISBN: 9210336414 SYMBOL: LOS/LIB/16 PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $17.00 DESCRIPTION: This Bibliography is divided into 21 subject categories based mainly on the major topics of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The books and articles within each category are listed alphabetically by author and a complete author index is also included. TITLE: Selected Commercial Databases for Trade Promotion (Online, CD-ROM and other Electronic Media) SERIES: Trade Information LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.T.11 ISBN: 9211150310 SYMBOL: ITC/267/2A/98-VI-TP PAGES: 88pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This is a directory of databases accessible online or through other electronic media, giving product, market, trade and economic information. Each entry gives host, type and category of information, product and market coverage, sources of information, access modes and Internet access address, notes, price, frequency of update and languages available, and contact for further information. It includes an index of databases by host and by type of information, a list of secondary sources of databases and a list of main online host services. TITLE: Selected Macroeconomic Issues of Common Concern to the Central Asian Countries and the Russian Federation LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.2 ISBN: 9211197694 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1786 PAGES: 68pp. PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides insight which should provide a useful basis for macroeconomic policy formulation. Its discussion focuses on two main themes: inter-enterprise arrears in the central Asian countries and the Russian Federation; and renewal and development of economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the central Asian countries. TITLE:Select Bibliography, A SERIES: Law of the Sea, The YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.V.6 ISBN: 9211336511 SYMBOL: LOS/LIB/17 PAGES: 96 PRICE: $17.00 DESCRIPTION: This Bibliography is divided into 21 subject categories based mainly on the major topics of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The books and articles within each category are listed alphabetically by author and a complete author index is also included. TITLE: Selected Issues in Corporate Governance: Regional and Country Experiences LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.D.26 ISBN: 9211125995 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/TEB/2003/3 PAGES: 68 PRICE: $13.00 DESCRIPTION: The Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) held a two-day workshop on corporate governance in September 2001. This publication is a collection of articles written by the panelists based on their presentations at the workshop. The articles present selected issues in corporate governance, and include discussions on regional and country experiences in corporate governance. TITLE: Selected Satellite Images of Our Changing Environment LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.D.49 ISBN: 9280722725 SYMBOL: UNEP/DEWA/RS.03-1 PAGES: 140 PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication uses satellite images to document environmental changes during the last 30 years in 50 selected sites around the world. TITLE: Selective Bibliography of Published Market Reports SERIES: Trade Information LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 99.III.T.7 ISBN: 9210150015 SYMBOL: ITC/285/2A/99-XII-TP PAGES: 58pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Selected Bibliography of Published Market Reports covers various sectors, products and services of possible interest to developing countries and economies in transition of markets in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the United States of America. TITLE: Selective Policies for Export Promotion: Lessons from the Asian Tigers SERIES: UNU/WIDER Research for Action No.: 43 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.A.55 ISBN: 9529520689 PAGES: 66pp. PRICE: $8.00 DESCRIPTION: Selective Policies for Export Promotion: Lessons from the Asian Tigers assesses the efficacy of selective policies for the promotion of manufactured exports in East Asian Experience and draws lessons from that experience for other developing countries. The publication is part of the Research for Action series which discusses policy-oriented research on the main strategic issues of development and international cooperation, as well as on the interaction between domestic and global changes. TITLE: Self Regulation of Environmental Management: Guidelines Set by World Industry Associations for their Members' Firms: An Update YEAR: 1996-2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.D.11 ISBN: 9211125839 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IPC/2003/3 PAGES: 64 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This document presents an updated version of the report Self-Regulation of Environmental Management: An Analysis of Guidelines Set by World Industry Associations for their Member Firms. It examines the current guidelines of world industry associations. The major areas covered include global environmental management, environmentally sound production and consumption, and minimization of patterns, risks and hazards. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications: Selected Papers from Activities Held in 2003 YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.I.6 ISBN: 9211009359 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/20 PAGES: 152 PRICE: 35 DESCRIPTION: This publication contains a selection of papers from workshops organized by the United Nations Programme on Space Applications in 2003. The papers discuss policy issues and practical applications of space technology, covering important topics such as enabling technologies, cross-cutting issues, and application and knowledge based themes. The application also includes a special module on Humans in Space and Space Biology, which was developed specifically for use at universities in developing countries. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications LANGUAGE: E SALES #: 03.I.9 ISBN: 9211009081 PAGES: 180 PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication consists of eight selected papers from the workshop of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications held in 2002. The workshop brought together professionals from developed and developing countries, allowing for an exchange of information in several space-related fields. The topics discussed included; telecommunications, remote sensing and satellite applications, global environment and land resources management, and international space regulations. The papers discuss a variety of science policy issues including the subject of astrophysics for university physics courses. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications: Selected Papers from Activities Held in 2001 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.I.6 ISBN: 9211008840 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/7 PAGES: 162pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: In an effort to encourage international exchange of experiences on practical applications of space technology, this publication presents a collection of selected papers from workshops organized by the United Nations Programme on Space Applications held in the year 2001. The papers discuss policy issues and practical applications of space technology in a selection of countries and regions. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications: Selected Papers from Activities Held in 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.I.7 ISBN: 9211008646 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/5 PAGES: 168pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: In an effort to encourage international exchange of experiences on practical applications of space technology, this publication presents a collection of selected papers from workshops organized by the United Nations Programme on Space Applications held in the year 2000. The papers discuss policy issues and practical applications of space technology in a selection of countries and regions. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications: Selected Papers from Activities Held in 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.I.6 ISBN: 9211008344 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/3 PAGES: 138pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents a selection of papers from workshops organized by the United Nations Programme on Space Applications in 1999. The papers discuss policy issues and practical applications of space technology presented from such institutions as the: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan; Universita di Pisa of Italy; Torus Precision Optics of the United States of America; and the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics of Egypt. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications: Selected Papers on Remote Sensing, Space Science and Information Technology YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.I.13 ISBN: 9211008107 SYMBOL: A/AC.105/711 PAGES: 112pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: Space technology, and the many practical benefits that can be derived from its utilization, will play a central role in national, regional and international economic and social development efforts. This publication presents a special selection of papers that illustrate the issues related to the use of space technology for development, focusing on the areas of remote sensing, space science and information technology. TITLE: Seminars of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications: Selected Papers on Space Science Education, Remote Sensing and Small Satellites YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.I.97 ISBN: 9211008034 SYMBOL: A/AC.105/690 PAGES: 196pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: Space technology and the many practical benefits that can be derived from its utilization, will play a central role in national, regional and international economic and social development efforts. This publication presents a special selection of papers that extends from a general overview of how space technology can promote different aspects of human security and the role for space industry in developing countries to satellite communications as well as education in basic space science. TITLE: Sensors for Peace: Applications, Systems and Legal Requirements for Monitoring in Peace Operations LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.98.0.28 ISBN: 9290451300 SYMBOL: UNIDIR/98/27 PAGES: 300pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: The end of the Cold War has seen an important increase in the range and scope of United Nations peace operations. Some of these operations have encountered difficulty in fulfilling their tasks. One way proposed to alleviate this problem is through the use of technical means such as unattended ground-sensor systems which allow for better monitoring of peace agreements. Sensors For Peace, examines the potential for the use of unattended ground-sensor systems in United Nations peace missions from operational, conceptual and juridical perspectives. Overall this potential is found to be both promising and realistic. TITLE: Serials Catalogue YEAR: 2nd Edition VOLUME: 1 & 2 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: GV.01.0.15 ISBN: 9210001427 PAGES: 744pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication lists serial entries of the catalogue of the United Nations Library at Geneva. It contains short descriptions of periodicals, annuals, governmental documents and newspapers in alphabetical order. TITLE:Services in Transition Economies SERIES: Trade and Investment Guides No.: 6 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.E.1 ISBN: 9211167973 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/285 PAGES: 168 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: The rapid development of the services sector in domestic and international trade has been a major feature of the world's economic development over the last thirty or more years. At the same time, services, especially personal services, tended to be a neglected sector in the centrally planned economies. The vicious circle of "production for the sake of production" left little room for adequate production of consumer products, be it goods or services, and over the years this biased structure has tended to weigh heavily on the costs of transition. The country data show that the services sector in transition economies has become a major platform for new enterprise start-ups, where emerging entrepreneurs try their chances of delivering market-driven products to the consumer. Simultaneously, services are expected to play the role of a safety valve in coping with unemployment problems in relation to industrial restructuring. The future of transition economies will be largely determined by the rapid progress of information technologies and the resultant flourishing of electronic business and electronic commerce. TITLE: Services Sector Reform and Development Strategies: Issues and Research Priorities SERIES: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series No.: 8 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.D.7 ISBN: 9211125170 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITCD/TAB/9 PAGES: 32pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS) negotiations and for domestic policy reform. It makes the case for a more coherent approach to the design of reform policy in the services sector. It also stresses the importance of considering the interaction between services activities, between modes of supply and in some cases between goods and services. Finally, it outlines some issues for decision-makers to consider and a series of related research projects to initiate, as they respond to shifts in the market place and as they plan their approach to the services negotiations. TITLE: Severity, Probability and Risk of Accidents during Maritime Transport of Radioactive Material LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.L.12 PAGES: 188 PRICE: $16.50 DESCRIPTION: This document represents the final outcome of an International Atomic Energy Agency coordinated research project that studied the fire environment on board ships, as part of research on the severity of accidents in the maritime transport of radioactive material. TITLE: Sexually Abused and Sexually Exploited Children and Youth in South Asia: A Qualitative Assessment of their Health Needs and Available Services LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.47 ISBN: 9211199964 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2038 PAGES: 64pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides a synthesis of the situation relating to child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse in five countries of South Asia, namely, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is based on the national reports prepared and submitted by each country's national research team, comprising representatives of government agencies, non-governmental organizations and/or academic institutions. The objectives of the study is to collect and analyze existing information on the country context, child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation; to identify common health problems and needs of sexually abused and exploited children; to explore the range of services available and the capacities and potential of the different agencies to provide these services. The publication aims at promoting awareness among governments, NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations), and communities at large for the situation facing today's sexually abused and exploited children and youth. TITLE: Sexually Abused and Sexually Exploited Children and Youth in the Greater Mekong Subregion: A Qualitative Assessment of their Health Needs and Available Services LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.46 ISBN: 9211199956 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2045 PAGES: 160pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and youth are issues of growing concern in the Greater Mekong Subregion, which includes Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. The study identifies common physical, psychological and social health problems of sexually abused and exploited children in all six participating countries. The publication also explores the services available and identifies their shortcomings in meeting the health needs of the children. Based on the research findings from each country, several recommendations for responding to the health needs of sexually abused and sexually exploited children and youth are provided in this report. TITLE: Sex and Age Distribution of World Populations, The SERIES: Population Studies YEAR: 1996 No.: 162 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XIII.2 ISBN: 9211513138 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/SER.A/162 PAGES: 896pp. PRICE: $60.00 DESCRIPTION: Presents the sex and age distribution estimates of the world at five-year intervals for 1950-1995 and the high-, medium- and low-fertility variants for 1995-2050. TITLE: Sharing the Front Line and the Back Hills: Peace-keepers, Humanitarian Workers and the Media in the Midst of Crisis LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.I.23 ISBN: 0895032635 PAGES: 450pp. PRICE: $59.00 DESCRIPTION: This book tells the story of thousands of individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping others at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. These are people who have worked with peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions, humanitarian workers with the United Nations and disaster relief operations, human rights defenders, journalists and other media professionals. In addition to creating an awareness of and an appreciation for the accomplishments as well as costs and sacrifices of these international protectors and providers, the book also discusses the issue of protection and how it should be integrated into the planning, implementing and evaluating international intervention and action. TITLE: Sharing the Gains of Globalization in the New Security Environment: The Challenges to Trade Facilitation LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.II.E.3 ISBN: 921168899 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/330 PAGES: 472 PRICE: 45 DESCRIPTION: This book is a compilation of background policy papers and presentations from developed and developing countries, as well as small and big enterprises, which discuss the potential benefits of trade facilitation for the global economy. The papers were presented at the International Forum for Trade Facilitation held in May 2003, in Geneva, Switzerland, under the auspices of the Committee for Trade Industry and Enterprise Development (CTIED) and the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). TITLE: Shrinking State, The: Governance and Sustainable Human Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.B.17 ISBN: 9211260779 PAGES: 236pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The task of creating a viable state for the twenty-first century is now one of the most important challenges for governments and people throughout the world. This Report takes a look at the 'shrinking state', as epitomized in the reduction of government spending and size, a situation which has taken a negative toll on poverty, economic and social inequality, health, the environment and public education. TITLE: Silk Review: A Survey of International Trends in Production and Trade SERIES: Product and Market Development YEAR: 2001 VOLUME: 6th Ed. LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.T.8 ISBN: 9291372447 SYMBOL: ITC/P144.E/PMD/MDS/02-IX PAGES: 60 PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This report provides an overview of production, international trade, consumption, and the generic promotion of raw silk and various silk products. It examines the ecological factors of silk trade, reviews consumer markets in selected EU countries and explains the role of China in the international silk trade. Silk producing countries and areas covered in the report include Africa, Brazil, India, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Colombia, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Japan and United Kingdom. Tables providing statistical data and prices are also included. TITLE: Silk Review: A Survey of International Trends in Production and Trade SERIES: Product and Market Development YEAR: 1997 No.: 5th. Ed. LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.T.4 ISBN: 9291370754 SYMBOL: ITC/P7.E/PMD/MDSM/97-XI PAGES: 68pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: A Survey of the world production and trade for silk, silk yarn, silk fabrics and silk clothing, which provides comments and data on trade, production, consumption and generic promotion of raw silk and various silk products. It examines the effect of ecological factors on silk trade; gives an overview of world trade and production, focusing on the role of China in the international silk trade; reviews the market situation and characteristics in selected EU countries, Switzerland, Japan, the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates; and covers domestic consumption and production trends in selected silk-producing countries. TITLE: Sixteenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific: Report of the Conference (Russian language) LANGUAGE: R. SALES #: 04.I.11 ISBN: 9214000042 SYMBOL: E/CONF.95/7 PAGES: 58 PRICE: 7.5 TITLE: Sixteenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific: Report of the Conference LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.I.11 ISBN: 9211009391 SYMBOL: E/CONF.95/7 PAGES: 52 PRICE: 7.5 DESCRIPTION: This Report contains the full text of proceedings on the Sixteenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific which was held in Okinawa, Japan, in July 2003. TITLE: Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises' Restructuring in a Context of Transition: A Shared Process - Inter-player Effects on Efficient Boundary Choice in the Argentine Manufacturing Sector SERIES: Estudios y Perspectivas No.: 13 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.138 ISBN: 9211213843 SYMBOL: LC/L.1835-P; LC/BUEL/L.182 PAGES: 132 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The restructuring transition of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from closed economy to open market economy is strongly influenced by resource constraints and the processing of information. This thesis reveals how SMEs that hold a comparatively stronger bargaining position at the outset of the transition are better able to restructure successfully than their weaker counterparts. It provides a more complete understanding of the SME restructuring process highlighting the importance of dependence relations between enterprises. TITLE: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Countries in Transition SERIES: Entrepreneurship and SMEs LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.E.43 ISBN: 9211168600 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/337 PAGES: 120 PRICE: 18 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides the main characteristics of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Countries in Transition (CIT) and emerging economies. It gives information on SME definition by country, highlighting the major legislative measures, laws and government policies related to entrepreneurship and SMEs. Also summarized are the initiatives that countries are taking to support SMEs providing a SWOT analysis of the SME sector in each individual country. TITLE: Small Arms SERIES: Disarmament Study Series No.: 28 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.IX.7 ISBN: 9211422337 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Readily available and easy to use, small arms and light weapons have been the primary or sole tools of violence in almost every recent conflict dealt with by the United Nations. This publication is the result of discussions held by three separate panels of Governmental Experts appointed by United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan. Small Arms presents the findings and recommendations of these Panels at the conclusion of their discussions on: the type of small arms and light weapons being used in conflicts dealt with by the United Nations; the nature and causes of the excessive and destabilizing accumulation and transfer of small arms and light weapons, including their illicit production and trade; and the ways and means to prevent and reduce the excessive and destabilizing accumulation and transfer of small arms and light weapons, in particular as they cause or exacerbate conflict. The publication also discusses the progress made in the implementation of some of the panel recommendations. TITLE: Small Arms and Light Weapons: Legal Aspects of National and International Regulations SERIES: Arms Control and Disarmament Law VOLUME: IV LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.02.0.4 ISBN: 9211010462 PAGES: 264 PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication focuses on some of the challenges and issues that surround the effective control of small arms and light weapons as well as the implementation of existing legal policies. The information contained is adopted from the Workshop on Small Arms and Light Weapons: Legal Aspects of National and International Regulations held in Geneva from 17th to 19th May 2001. Documents and information included in the book cover the following topics: achievements in small arms control, existing regulations and experiences from the field; lessons that can be drawn from other control regimes that have been integrated into the Small Arms and Light Weapons process; the issue of norm setting and implementation and national legislation on these issues. TITLE: Small Arms Problem in Central Asia, The: Features and Implications LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.00.0.6 ISBN: 9290451343 SYMBOL: UNIDIR/2000/8 PAGES: 124pp. PRICE: $19.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication examines and maps the different dimensions of the small arms problem in the region. It attempts to highlight the gravity of the situation by describing the ways in which the small arms problem manifests itself within the Central Asian context. The study is organized into three substantive chapters followed by conclusion and recommendations. The publication examines the small arms problem in Afghanistan which dates to the Cold War years, the conflict in Tajikistan, and small arms and the latent threats to stability. The publication emphasizes that practical measures aimed at the amelioration of the small arms problem have to be based on a broad conception of small arms control. TITLE: Small Industry Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific No.: 31 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.36 ISBN: 9211200504 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/SER.M/48 PAGES: 84pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this bulletin is to promote an exchange of information among countries of Asia and the Pacific so that technological advances, improvements in management, organizational techniques and effective policy instruments to promote the growth and efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises can be shared. TITLE: Small Industry Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific No.: 30 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.58 ISBN: 9211198364 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/SER.M/47 PAGES: 68pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides information on the countries of the Asian and the Pacific region on technological advances, improvements in management, organizational techniques and effective policy instruments being used to promote the growth and efficiency of small and medium-scale industries. TITLE: Small is Beautiful: Affordable Space Missions for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.23 ISBN: 9211197910 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1823 PAGES: 108pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: Recent times have witnessed a major breakthrough in the field of satellite technology. Miniaturization, through the use of high-technology mechanisms has significantly increased the performance-to-weight and volume rations of mission payloads, spacecraft, launch vehicle and ground segment sub-systems, thus increasing the potential to build operational small satellite systems. This publication examines whether small and comparatively inexpensive satellites have a role in the sustainable development of Asia and the Pacific. It explores the financial and technical reasons for the growing interest in small satellites and gives details of how this technology can be productively used. TITLE: Small-Scale Mining: A New Entrepreneurial Approach SERIES: Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura No.: 9 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.G.76 ISBN: 9211214149 SYMBOL: LC/L.1384-P PAGES: 84 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This report provides a historical background and a current overview of the small-scale mining industry in Latin America. TITLE: SME and Information Technology, The: A Practical Study of SMEs at the IT Frontier SERIES: Enterprise Competitiveness LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.T.4 ISBN: 9291371432 SYMBOL: ITC/P50.E/TSS/FASS/00-VII PAGES: 88pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This study identifies critical factors preventing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries from making optimal use of Information Technology (IT). It provides recommendations for SME support institutions as a basis for designing technical assistance services for the business sector. The publication also presents case studies illustrating active participation of trade support institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. TITLE: SME and the Export Development Company, The: A Practical Guide to Forging Long-term Business Relationships in the Export Sector SERIES: International Competitiveness Programme for SMEs LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.T.3 ISBN: 9291370800 SYMBOL: ITC/P36.E/TSS/FASS/99-X PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This study focuses on the partnership between export development companies (EDCs) and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the role of EDCs in trade development. It outlines the sequence of actions required for setting up an EDC; explains functional details of how to initiate and maintain a successful partnership between EDCs and SMEs; provides case studies to illustrate various approaches to the EDC issue; makes suggestions and provides guidelines for governments and policy makers considering the utility of EDCs. TITLE: Social Aspects of International Labour Migration in the ESCAP Region LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.31 ISBN: 9211200458 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2117 PAGES: 24pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: Migration has been an integral part of societies in Asia and the Pacific for as long as there have been populations living there. This publication reviews the social dimensions of international migration by looking at three key areas: the basic pattern of migration in the ESCAP Region; key social issues in the impact of migration; the issue of return. Next, the policy implications are addressed by considering policies by destination and by origin. This paper is key for policy makers who need to prepare policies that maximize the benefits and minimize the potential problems that migration will bring. TITLE: Social Capital and Poverty Reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards a New Paradigm SERIES: Libros de la CEPAL No.: 71 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.3 ISBN: 9211214335 SYMBOL: LC/G.2194-P PAGES: 566 PRICE: 20 DESCRIPTION: This book contains 19 papers authored by renowned specialists on the subject of social capital and poverty reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean. The majority of the papers focus on social capital and how it relates to the development process, poverty, public policy, the gender perspective and rural areas. Other papers explore the concept of social capital and strategies for its development. The theoretical and analytical approaches used in the articles, as well as the disciplines on which they are based, cover a broad spectrum. This diversity serves to enrich the text as a whole making it a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, students and experts on the ground involved in the development of social capital theory. TITLE: Social Development Information Exchange through the Internet LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.33 ISBN: 9211199050 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1967 PAGES: 96pp. PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication promotes the sharing and exchange of information on Social Development in the Asia and Pacific region at the national and regional levels, utilizing the Internet. Part I of this publication contains a brief report on social development information on the Internet; a manual for accessing the sites on the diskettes; the organizational structure of the directory and the list of sites. Part II includes recommendations. TITLE:Social Development Management Information System (SOMIS): Experience and Lessons Learned SERIES: Social Policy Paper No.: 7 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.34 ISBN: 9211200962 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2167 PAGES: 200 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication is a further step following the issuance in November 1999 of the publication entitled "Establishing a Social Development Management Information System: Issues and Perspectives", with an emphasis on specific country experiences and broad recommendations. Part One presents the conceptual and operation framework for social development management information systems (SOMIS), including its rationale, the role and function of SOMIS in policy planning implementation and management, its data content and an information architecture. Part Two consists of three country studies on the Islamic Republic of Iran, Maldives and the Philippines, as well as progress reports on the initialization and pilot testing of national SOMIS. Part Three contains the recommendations and report of the Regional Seminar on Social Development Management Information Systems, convened at Bangkok in May 2000. TITLE: Social Dimensions of Economic Development and Productivity: Inequality and Social Performance SERIES: Desarrollo Productivo No.: 56 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.G.18 ISBN: 9211212421 SYMBOL: LC/L.1184-P PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: Income and social inequality in Latin America and athe Caribbean is the highest in the world and the performance of the social sector is inadequate. This publication addresses this issue focusing on such factors as education, poverty, demographics and culture. TITLE: Social Dimensions of Macroeconomic Policy SERIES: Reports and Special Studies No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.G.204 ISBN: 9211213398 SYMBOL: LC/L.1662-P PAGES: 32pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation between macroeconomic consistency and social effort, and the importance of sustainable growth for social progress. Next it turns to the need for an equity-enhancing growth strategy and an analysis of the priorities of social policies in an integrated approach to growth. The final chapter adds some financial institutional remarks. TITLE: Social Funds in Stabilization and Adjustment Programmes SERIES: UNU/WIDER Research for Action No.: 48 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.A.27 ISBN: 9529520832 PAGES: 48pp. PRICE: $8.00 DESCRIPTION: Before the introduction of adjustment-related Social Funds (SFs), many developing countries had developed a variety of safety nets. This publication discusses social protection systems in the pre-adjustment era and social funds introduced during the adjustment-transition era. It also assess the impact of SFs. TITLE: Socio-Economic Approaches to Mine Action: An Operational Handbook LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.B.8 ISBN: 9211261465 PAGES: 32 PRICE: $7.50 DESCRIPTION: The international mine action community has learned a great deal over the past decade, particularly concerning the efficiency and safety of clearance operations, guidelines for establishing national mine action programmes, building indigenous capacities, implementing landmine impact surveys, and information management. This handbook builds on these lessons learnt and at the same time focuses on the inter-relationships between mine action and a country's social and economic structures. It is intended to assist mine action centres (MACs) and mine action organisations in improving their privity settings and operational performance. TITLE: Socio-Economic Impacts of Natural Disasters: A Gender Analysis SERIES: Manuales No.: 32 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.II.G.56 ISBN: 9211214467 SYMBOL: LC/L.2128-P PAGES: 60 PRICE: 10 DESCRIPTION: In 1998 hurricane Mitch battered southwestern Honduras, the Pacific coastline of Nicaragua and El Salvador. This paper analyses the socio-economic effects of hurricane Mitch using a gender approach and proposes new analysis indicators for crisis situations that may better reflect women’s disadvantageous position relative to men. TITLE: Socio-Economic Status and Living Arrangements of Older Persons in Lithuania LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.II.E.5 ISBN: 9211168910 SYMBOL: ECE/EAD/PAU/2004/1 PAGES: 124 PRICE: 20 DESCRIPTION: Population ageing is now widely recognized as one of the most salient long-term developments in the countries of Europe and North America. It has profound economic and social implications and poses unique public policy challenges. This publication furnishes useful information on several aspects of living conditions and provision for aged persons in Lithuania. In providing an overview of demographic trends and economic and social development, it discusses living arrangements, work and retirement, sources of income, and housing conditions. TITLE:Social Monitor SERIES: Social Monitor YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.XX.6 ISBN: 8885401872 PAGES: 136 PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: The Social Monitor 2003 looks at the most recent trends in income, population, health, education, crime, poverty, and child protection for 27 countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). It also includes 6 analytical articles on some of the major issues that have had an impact on the commitment of CEE and the CIS to build a world fit for children. The articles cover the subjects of economic growth and poverty, the emerging problem of debt servicing, refugees and displaced people, confronting HIV, and infant mortality and accounting for it. This report is a useful reference for decision makers and children's advocates involved in efforts to build a region fit for children. TITLE: Social Monitor: Social Trends in Transition, HIV/AIDS and Young People, Quality of Learning in Schools SERIES: Social Monitor YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XX.8 ISBN: 8885401791 PAGES: 132 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: For more than 20 years, the children of Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States have had a strong ally in the MONEE Project. This unique research programme has examined the impact of socio-economic transition on the children of the region - on their health, on their education and on the situation of their families. This report - the first in a new series of annual Social Monitors - represents a new direction for the MONEE Project, providing an analysis of overall trends in the region, complemented by articles on education and HIV/AIDS. This new series reflects UNICEF's global commitment to the promotion and monitoring of children's rights. TITLE: Social Panorama of Latin America YEAR: 2001/2002 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.65 ISBN: 9211213703 SYMBOL: LC/G.2193-P PAGES: 280 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication explores issues related to the Millenium Development Targets and the likelihood by Latin American countries, of achieving the objectives unanimously adopted by members states of the United Nations for 2015. It also examines the region's ability to meet the targets for reducing extreme poverty and ensuring universal access to primary education under conditions of gender equality. Moreover, it looks at the Latin American countries ability to absorb the growing supply of skilled human resources and deals with the issue of social capital in terms of its potential and the limitations of poverty reduction programmes. Numerous tables, figures and boxes are included to help illustrate data. TITLE:Social Panorama of Latin America YEAR: 2000/01 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.G.141 ISBN: 9211213223 SYMBOL: LC/G.2138-P PAGES: 284 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The social situation in Latin America in the late 1990s was influenced by the slowdown and greater volatility of economic growth. Despite the economic recovery seen in 2000, the effects of the contraction were felt in many countries of the region. This publication devotes special attention to poverty trends and rates in the late 1990s, inequality in income distribution, the employment and unemployment situation, the countries' progress in raising social expenditure and the redistributive effects of such increases. In its final chapter, this publication reviews the Governments' agenda in relation to family issues. The analyses of each of the topics covered in the five chapters that make up the Social Panorama combine an examination of the latest trends in the main social indicators with an assessment of the trends seen throughout the 1990s. TITLE: Social Panorama of Latin America YEAR: 1999/2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.G.18 ISBN: 9211212596 SYMBOL: LC/G.2068-P PAGES: 324pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: What are the objective reasons why so many Latin Americans do not feel safe and see themselves as being defenseless? Does the Occupational stratification engendered by current patterns of development promote social mobility and the growth of the middle class? In an effort to answer these questions, this publication examines the deterioration of conditions in the labour market. It also looks at the available means of accessing social services, with emphasis on the types of public policies needed to tackle the problems of social vulnerability and poverty. It presents analysis of occupational stratification, indicates what percentages of the labour force fall into high-, middle- and low-income groups and explores how these phenomena are related to educational and household income levels. It also discusses how the level and coverage of pension systems affect income distribution in Latin America. TITLE: Social Panorama of Latin America YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.G.3 ISBN: 9211212243 SYMBOL: LC/G.1982-P PAGES: 232pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The Social Panorama of Latin America provides an annual assessment of the most salient aspects of social development in Latin America, with particular emphasis on the question of equity. Among the issues it examines are poverty, education, the situation of children and young people, gender and social expenditure. It also presents an overview of how Governments are implementing their social agendas and reviews new policy directions in various social sectors. The main emphasis of the 1997 edition of the Panorama is on the structural aspects of income and employment distribution and the intergenerational transmission of educational and work opportunities. Legislative measures taken in the past few years are reviewed, as well as the steps that have been taken in the region to modernize State social institutions and the principal aspects of this new institutional structure. The Social Panorama of Latin America also presents a summary of the first Regional Conference in Follow-up to the World Summit for Social Development, held in Sao Paulo in April 1997. TITLE: Social Panorama of Latin America YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.G.4 ISBN: 9211212375 SYMBOL: LC/G.2050-P PAGES: 316pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The Social Panorama examines the different dynamics of economic growth and their impact on employment and income. It also analyses the role of transfers, variations in the cost of the basket of staple foods used by the poor and the household employment ration. In addition, it reviews the determinants of increases in social spending and of sectoral trends and undertakes an in-depth analysis of expenditure on education and of how it is linked to teachers' pay levels and their socio-economic position. The Social Panorama also discusses the various aspects of the restructuring process in the labour market and its effects on employment levels among women and young people and on the quality of the jobs created. A special focus on child welfare discusses the progress made in meeting the year 2000 goals for children and examines such situations as: child labour and motherhood during adolescence, which tend to limit the opportunities of children and adolescents. TITLE: Social Responsibility SERIES: Issues in International Investment Agreements No.: No.22 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.D.4 ISBN: 9211125146 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIT/22 PAGES: 96pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: Corporate social responsibility is a well-known concept in national law. However, new issues of corporate social responsibility have emerged. Responsibility to employees and wider issues, such as the need to minimize pollution, to protect consumer interests and to observe fundamental ethical and human rights standards, have also inspired new regulatory initiatives. This paper aims to examine how far issues of corporate social responsibility have found their way into the provisions of international investment agreements (IIAs). TITLE: Social Safety Nets for Women LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.19 ISBN: 9211201586 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2239 PAGES: 144 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This study from the Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), examines the social protection systems and the crisis-designed social safety nets in 6 Asian countries. A primary question in this study is whether the initiatives to mitigate the shocks of the crisis adequately reflect the different circumstances of women and men in the labor force and society in general. Attention is paid to government attempts to target women as recipients of social safety net programmes, and to the role of women in informal social safety nets activities. The study is divided into the following sections. Chapter 1 serves as an overview. Chapters II through VII present country studies on China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Republic of Korea. A conclusion offers proposed recommendations. TITLE:Sociodemographic Vulnerability in the Caribbean: An Examination of the Social and Demographic Impediments to Equitable Development with Participatory Citizenship in the Caribbean at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century SERIES: Population and Development No.: 25 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.18 ISBN: 9211213517 SYMBOL: LC/L.1704-P PAGES: 64 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This study identifies and discusses sociodemographic structures, processes and trends that entail risks for individuals, households and communities in the small island developing States of the Caribbean. The analysis focuses on three sociodemographic issues: fertility, ageing and migration. The document concludes with policy guidelines for addressing these issues, which together comprise the sociodemographic vulnerability of the Caribbean. TITLE: Socio-economic Profile of SAARC Countries: A Statistical Analysis SERIES: Statistical Profiles No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.17 ISBN: 9211198844 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1537 PAGES: 378pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) constitutes the most recent and successful attempt at forming a grouping of countries of South Asia for greater regional cooperation. This publication, the first in a series of studies, provides detailed and up-to-date information relating to the socio-economic situation in the member countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The country profiles cover such areas as: physical geography, demographic patterns, the economy including international trade, income and poverty, health and nutrition, and education and literacy. TITLE:Socio-economic Status and Living Arrangements of Older Persons in Switzerland LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.E.2 ISBN: 9211167442 SYMBOL: ECE/EAD/PAU/00/15 PAGES: 68 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: In Switzerland, as in most western countries, population ageing is an unavoidable reality that will have effects for at least the next fifty years. In order to anticipate its effects, it is vital to understand precisely what changes are taking place and how they will affect society and everyday life. This report presents a broad picture of the challenges and opportunities of population ageing in Switzerland. The focus will be on seniors themselves, rather than the household, and will provide an overall picture of the main, basic aspects of life conditions of seniors in the context of population ageing. Population ageing is transforming the sociodemographic panorama in two ways: the meaning of older age is changing and the relations between generations are evolving. TITLE: Socio-economic Status and Living Arrangements of Older Persons in Finland LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.E.19 ISBN: 9211167213 SYMBOL: ECE/EAD/PAU/99/6 PAGES: 144pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Population ageing is now widely recognized as one of the most salient long-term developments in the countries of Wurope and North America. It has profound economic and social implications and poses unique public policy challenges. This publication furnishes useful information on several aspects of living conditions and provision for aged persons in Finland. Along with an overview of the demographic trends and economic and social development, it discusses living arrangements, work and retirement, sources of income and housing conditions. TITLE: Soil and Groundwater Pollution: Fundamentals, Risk Assessment and Legislation SERIES: Soil and Environment VOLUME: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.57 ISBN: 0792337433 PAGES: 178pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication focuses on soil and groundwater pollution in Central and Eastern Europe. In order to promote a successful implementaion of protection and remedial measures Soil and Goundwater Pollution, takes, besides scientific, legal and risk issues into account. The publication is addressed to scientists, engineers, lawyers, people from authorities and private enterprises to promote discussions on developments in legislation, in remediation and prevention measures against soil and groundwater pollution, and to make recommendations for future developments in technology, science and regulations. TITLE: Some Problems and Issues of Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific SERIES: Asian Population Studies Series No.: 144 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.27 ISBN: 9211198941 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1735 PAGES: 92pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: The increase of the aged population has important implications for policies and programmes concerning families, communities and State. This publication is the result of a survey conducted to determine: the community perception of the problems of the aged in Bangladesh; the determinants of work and co-residence of the elderly in Indonesia; and the population ageing issues in Pakistan. Numerous tables are included. TITLE: Soqotra Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Soqotra Island: Present and Future SERIES: Soqotra Technical Series VOLUME: I LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.R.1 ISBN: 9211295017 SYMBOL: D/1998/8308/1 PAGES: 328pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: The Island of Soqotra is undoubtedly a most precious natural asset. It has been nominated as a 'World Heritage Site' and as a 'Man and Biosphere Reserve'. It has a rich and unique biodiversity that is unrivalled in the Indian Ocean and in the Arabian Region. This publication, the first in the Soqotra Technical Series, contains a selection of papers presented at the first International Symposium on Soqotra Island. It presents an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge of the Island and its surrounding seas. The book discusses the 850 plant species, the animal world, the resident human population and the future economic development of the island with regard to the preservation of its ecological and cultural identity. This picturesque book would be fascinating for nature lovers and scientists. TITLE: Source Book on Ageing: Information Materials for the International Year of Older Persons VOLUME: I&II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.8 ISBN: 9211197767 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1806 & 1807 PAGES: 108pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: A timely publication that heralds the International Year of Older Persons in 1999. It profiles national coordinating bodies on ageing, as well as national/local, regional and international NGOs which have an interest in ageing and related issues. Entries are listed alphabetically and, among other information, include contact persons, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, goals and main functions. This publication is a vital networking tool of up-to-date contact points. TITLE:Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in West Asia SERIES: Technical Publication No.: 8f LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.D.16 ISBN: 9280718118 PAGES: 348 PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: The West Asian Region is characterized by its aridity and vast deserts where water evaporates quickly or is absorbed into the soil before it can be properly used or contained. Throughout history inhabitants of this region have developed technologies to capture and keep water, making the best out of the smallest available amount. With higher water demand and declining availability of water per capita, the identification of alternative sources of freshwater have become a priority in this region. This sourcebook provides a comprehensive description of the existing technologies available in West Asia so that decision makers, government and non-governmental organizations can use it as a reference to promote the sound planning and management of freshwater resources in this region. TITLE: Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Protecting the Ozone Layer: Alternatives to Methyl Bromide LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.D.2 ISBN: 9280719742 PAGES: 326pp. PRICE: $70.00 DESCRIPTION: Methyl bromide, a potent pest control chemical, was identified as an ozone depleting substance (ODS) in 1972. The phase out of this toxic chemical presents a special challenge. To replace methyl bromide, users around the world must have access to reliable and useful technical information. This publication was produced by the United Nations Environment Programme to promote the methyl bromide phase out. It allows the reader to carefully and the roughly assess many available alternatives and decide on the best option for their situation. The publication also provides addresses of suppliers and specialists in alternatives; references and websites; and contacts for implementing agencies. TITLE: Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Africa SERIES: Technical Publication Series No.: 8A LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.82 ISBN: 9280717088 PAGES: 182pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this reference document presents a comprehensive overview of the technologies for the augmentation of freshwater supplies. The book is divided into three main parts: part one introduces the topic; part two deals specifically with the alternative technologies and offers detailed technology profiles; and part three presents case studies of selected technologies successfully adopted in the region. TITLE: Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in East and Central Europe SERIES: Technical Publication Series No.: No.8C LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.80 ISBN: 9280717088 PAGES: 134pp. PRICE: $50.00 TITLE: Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Latin America and the Caribbean SERIES: Technical Publication Series No.: No.8D LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.79 ISBN: 9280717088 PAGES: 258pp. PRICE: $50.00 TITLE: Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Small Island Developing States SERIES: Technical Publication Series No.: No.8E LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.78 ISBN: 9280715088 PAGES: 232pp. PRICE: $50.00 TITLE: Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in some Asian Countries SERIES: Technical Publication Series No.: No.8B LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.81 ISBN: 9280717088 PAGES: 192pp. PRICE: $50.00 TITLE: Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2000 Report to the General Assembly with Scientific Annexes: Set of both Volumes YEAR: 2000 VOLUME: I & II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.IX.6 ISBN: 9211422426 PAGES: 1230pp. PRICE: $150.00 DESCRIPTION: This report summarizes the developments in radiation science in the years leading up to the new millennium, drawn on the main conclusion of the scientific assessments of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). This 2 volume set discusses different sources and consequences of exposure to radiation and the results of epidemiological studies. This report is recommended to government officials, scientists, medical specialists and others who are concerned about the possible hazards of natural and man-made sources of radiation. TITLE: Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation - 2000 Report to the General Assembly with Scientific Annexes: Effects YEAR: 2000 VOLUME: II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.IX.4 ISBN: 9211422396 PAGES: 572pp. PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: This report summarizes the developments in radiation science in the years leading up to the new millennium. It draws on the main conclusion of the scientific assessments of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). This volume presents the effects of atomic radiation by providing findings on: DNA repair and mutagenesis; biological effects at low radiation doses; combined effects of radiation and other agents; epidemiological evaluation of radiation-induced cancer; exposures and effects of the Chernobyl accident. The publication serves as a unique scientific basis for estimating radiation risk, establishing radiation protection and safety standards and regulating radiation sources. It is recommended for government officials, scientists, medical specialists and others who are concerned about the possible hazards of natural and man-made sources of radiation. TITLE: Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Report to the General Assembly, with Scientific Annexes - Sources YEAR: 2000 VOLUME: I LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.IX.3 ISBN: 9211422388 PAGES: 658pp. PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: This report summarizes the developments in radiation science in the years leading up to the new millennium, drawn on the main conclusion of the scientific assessments of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). This Volume I consists of scientific annexes aimed at the general scientific community, specifically presents findings on: the dose assessment methodologies, the natural radiation exposure, the man-made environmental exposure, the medical radiation exposure, and the occupational radiation exposure. The publication is a unique scientific basis for estimating radiation risk, establishing radiation protection and safety standards and regulating radiation sources, for governments and organizations throughout the world. TITLE: Sources and Nature of Water Quality Problems in Asia and the Pacific LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.61 ISBN: 9211198488 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1875 PAGES: 174pp. PRICE: $18.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides a clear picture of the state of water quality in rivers of countries in Asia and the Pacific. The study covers such areas as: identification of water quality problems; sources of pollution to rivers; impacts of water quality problems on availability and use of water; management of water quality in rivers; and activities planned for water quality protection and rehabilitation. Individual country case studies are presented and recommendations made. TITLE: Sources of Financing Energy Efficiency Projects in Central and Eastern Europe SERIES: ECE Energy Series No.: 15 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.98.0.13 ISBN: 9211007739 SYMBOL: ECE/ENERGY/36 PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The Energy Efficiency 2000 Project was set up to assist central and eastern Europe and CIS countries to enhance their energy efficiency ans security to ease the energy supply constraints of economic transition and to meet internatinal environmental treaty obligations. Along with policy reforms and increasing skills, new financing mechanisms are recognized as key elements of the market formation that needs to take place so that Central and Eastern Europe can accelerate the pace of economic transition. This publication will help project sponsors and investors alike to identify and work with the sources of finance for energy efficiency projects. Areas of coverage include development banks and agencies, commercial banks and other sources of private project financing. TITLE: South Asia in the World: Problem Solving Perspectives on Security, Sustainable Development, and Good Governance LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.III.A.1 ISBN: 9280810936 SYMBOL: UNUP-1093 PAGES: 480 PRICE: 43 DESCRIPTION: One of every five people in the world lives in the countries of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri-Lanka. The problems faced by this population are so huge that they present a defining challenge to the core mandates of the United Nations as the global arena for problem-solving. These challenges range from economic development, environmental protection, food and water security, democratic governance and human rights, nuclear war and peace, inter-state and internal conflicts, and new security issues like AIDS and international terrorism. South Asia in the World develops a dialogue between academics and practitioners in a deeply divided region. It explores the potential for improvement in domestic and international efforts to alleviate the problems of South Asia and the role that the United Nations can play. TITLE: South-North Challenges in Global Forestry SERIES: UNU/WIDER Working Papers No.: 145 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.A.61 PAGES: 38pp. PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: South-North Challenges in Global Forestry addresses the types of transitions operating in global forestry and evaluates the significance of trends. The publication is part of an applied research and policy analysis series on structural changes affecting the developing and transitional economies. TITLE: South-South Cooperation in Support of the New Partnership for Africa's Development: Experiences of Africa-Latin America and the Caribbean LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 04.II.A.7 ISBN: 9211045282 PAGES: 36 PRICE: 10 DESCRIPTION: The cooperation between countries of Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the contribution of the countries from the latter region to Africa’s development through South-South cooperation, an important complement to international development cooperation, is reviewed in this title. Special attention is given to those areas corresponding to New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) priorities including political governance, peace and security, energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), market access, agriculture, health, education and environment. TITLE: Sowing the Seeds of Change: An Environmental Teaching Pack for the Hospitality Industry LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.D.41 ISBN: 9280720627 PAGES: 242 PRICE: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: This Environmental Teaching Package is a joint initiative of The International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Association of Hotel Schools (EUHOFA International). It is a comprehensive and user-friendly kit, which includes detailed information for teachers and trainers intending to help hospitality education centers develop and expand their environmental curricula. The teaching package may also be used to introduce environmental issues into the education and training agendas of tomorrow's hospitality and tourism professionals. TITLE: Space Activities of the United Nations and International Organizations LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.I.24 ISBN: 9211008212 SYMBOL: A/AC.105/705 A/CONF.184/BP/16 PAGES: 192pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides the reader with a valuable overview of the space activities undertaken and planned by international organizations, both within and outside the United Nations system. TITLE:Space and Atmospheric Science: Education Curriculum LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.I.21 ISBN: 9211009227 SYMBOL: ST/SPACE/17 PAGES: 32 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper contains deliberations of the working group on space and atmospheric science established during the United Nations Expert Meeting on the Regional Centres for Space Science and Technological Education: Status and Future Development held in Frascati, Italy, in September 2001. The group met to review and update curricula at the university level and across cultures worldwide on the subject of space and atmospheric science. This paper reveals the revised version of the curricula as it was presented at the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific in August 2002. TITLE: Space Applications for Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the High-level Seminar on Integrated Space Technology Applications for Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.18 ISBN: 9211197864 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1817 PAGES: 256pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication calls on the developers, application scientists and end-users to forge a grand alliance to apply space technology to end poverty and under-development. It provides information, views and experiences on the integrated uses of space technology applications for poverty alleviation and rural development with a special focus on women in development. The following themes are examined: sustainable environment and natural resources management using satellite remote sensing technology; distance education and rural development through the use of satellite communication application; space applications to food security and agricultural management; and earth space information infrastructure for emergency management and sustainable development. TITLE: Space Benefits for Humanity in the 21st Century: Third United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.I.21 ISBN: 9211008182 SYMBOL: A/CONF.184/BP/13 PAGES: 324pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: The dawning of the new millennium signals a great promise for human space activities. This compilation of contributions from international organizations, space agencies and experts covers developments in space. It provides forward-looking insights into how the future of mankind will change and how humanity would benefit from practical space technology and applications. Key areas covered include disaster prediction, management of earth resources, satellite navigation, communication, and other economic and societal benefits of space activities. TITLE: Space Technology Application Capabilities, Facilities and Activities in the ESCAP Region: A Regional Inventory YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.45 ISBN: 9211199123 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1868 PAGES: 344pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: This inventory provides comprehensive information on a wide range of aspects concerning space technology applications in the context of sustainable development in the region. It also provides overviews of space activities at regional and national levels, based on information extracted from a variety of sources. The publication will provide a useful reference tool not only for the space community but also for other scientists and technologists, researchers, environmentalists, resource managers, planners, decision makers and the general reader. This is the first inventory in space technology capabilities, facilities and activities in the Asia and Pacific region to be published under the auspices of the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development (RESAP). TITLE: Space Technology and Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific: Compendium YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.67 ISBN: 9211199395 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1968 PAGES: 142pp. PRICE: $80.00 DESCRIPTION: The Asia and the Pacific region has since 1994 experienced a great leap forward in the development and applications of space technology for environmental management and sustainable. This publication presents a short historical overview of the development of space technology, with a special emphasis on its relevance to the region. It discusses the regional programme, its objectives, strategy and action plan to achieve the objectives; looks at new and emerging trends in the field of space sciences and technology; explores the possibilities for cooperation, outlining a step-by-step approach to an ultimate cooperative mechanism; and addresses ways of funding the regional programme. TITLE: Sport: Using Sport for Drug Abuse Prevention LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XI.11 ISBN: 9211481538 PAGES: 52.00 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The World Forum for the Global Youth Network took place in Banff in 1998. This forum brought together an amazing range of youth groups who performed, depicted and described how they work with other young people to deal with drug problems. Since this forum, UNDCP has sponsored a series of theme workshops that focus on particular approaches to preventing drug abuse. One of these workshops, exploring the use of sports in preventing youth drug problems, took place from November 12-14, 2001. The theme of the workshop was The Spirit of Sport, and its aim was to examine how sport can be best used to support by-youth/for-youth approaches to substance abuse prevention, and to identify and describe "good practices" for other groups to use. TITLE: Spreading Like Wildfire: Tropical Forest Fires in Latin America and the Caribbean - Prevention, Assessment and Early Warning SERIES: Early Warning and Assessment Technical Report No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.III.D.7 ISBN: 9280718187 PAGES: 100 PRICE: 15 DESCRIPTION: This document provides an overview of the forest fire situation in Latin America and the Caribbean and the impact that they have had on the region and its population over the past few years. It examines the causes, effects and implications of fires and links them to fire management tools available to policy makers. TITLE: Standardized Methodology for the Measurement of Defence Spending, A SERIES: Special Studies and Reports No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.7 ISBN: 9211213460 SYMBOL: LC/L.1663-P PAGES: 60pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: The technical study described in this report was undertaken by ECLAC in response to a request by the Governments of Argentina and Chile for it to propose a common standardized methodology for the measurement of defence spending. The first chapter describes the background to the initiative and the processes carried out by the parties involved. The second chapter then discusses the main international sources of public information on defence spending. The third chapter, which constitutes the core of the study, presents a concrete proposal for a common standardized methodology for the measurement of defence spending. The final chapter summarizes the results achieved in this common endeavour. TITLE: Standards and Codes of Practice to Eliminate Dependency on Halons: Handbook of Good Practices in the Halon Sector LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.D.34 ISBN: 9280719881 PAGES: 74pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Standards and codes of good practice are key to simultaneously achieving effective and even enhanced fire safety, and the elimination of halons. This handbook cites exemplary regulations, standards, codes of practice and guidance documents. It describes steps authorities in developing countries can take to develop their own effective standards and codes of good practice. The handbook also points to organizations that have compiled extensive information and resources, and to documents describing halon phase-out success stories in developing countries. TITLE: Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XVII.9 ISBN: 9210611756 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.M/49/REV.4 PAGES: 284pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents a list of the names of countries or areas in alphabetical order, three-digit numerical codes used for statistical processing purposes by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Secretariat and three-digit alphabetical codes assigned by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The composition of geographical regions used by the Statistics Division in its publications and databases is also shown. In addition, the annex tables show recent changes in numerical codes. TITLE: Standards and Regulations in International Trade Trade and Investment Guides No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.E.41 ISBN: 9211167426 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/248 PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication summarizes the proceedings of the Round Table on Standards, Norms and Regulations and their Impact on International Trade, focused primarily on central and eastern European countries with transition economies. The purpose of the publication is to serve as an information base and analytical background for policy makers to evaluate alternative policy proposals and their impact on the economic transition and on integration into the world trading system. The publication examines the most important standardization-related problems at the international level and how these are addressed by a number of international organizations. Another strong focus of the publication is on the problems of economic and institutional transformation of the countries in transition and on the relevance to these countries of the experience of developed market countries with standards and related regulations. The publication includes four background papers submitted to the Round Table and the text of conclusions drawn. TITLE: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements Registered or Filed and Recorded with the Secretariat During the Month of April 2004 YEAR: 2004 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BS0404SUBSC ISBN: 9219900033 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.A/686 PAGES: 74 PRICE: 15 TITLE: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements Registered or Filed and Recorded with the Secretariat During the Month of March 2004 YEAR: 2004 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BS0403SUBSC ISBN: 9219900025 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.A/685 PAGES: 120 PRICE: 15 TITLE: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements Registered or Filed and Recorded with the Secretariat During the Month of May 2004 YEAR: 2004 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BS0405SUBSC ISBN: 92990005X SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.A/687 PAGES: 104 PRICE: 15 TITLE: States, Markets and Just Growth: Development in the Twenty-first Century SERIES: United Nations in the Twenty-First Century, The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.A.12 ISBN: 9280810766 SYMBOL: UNUP-1076 PAGES: 312 PRICE: $21.95 DESCRIPTION: This publication examines the common concerns of developing countries seeking just and fair growth and at the same time highlights their special regional needs. It addresses the following topics: the role of the state in promoting growth in the global market; the part played by national development strategies in resource redistribution and poverty reduction; the impact of globalization on the development paths taken by developing countries, and the attempt made by democracies to reconcile economic growth with distribution. In considering these issues the publication advances the proposition that well organized states that systematically incorporate popular concerns will continue to be fundamental to the pursuit of just growth in the twenty-first century. TITLE: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements Registered or Filed and Recorded with the Secretariat During the Month of January 2004 YEAR: 2004 No.: 1 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: BS0401SUBSC ISBN: 9219900009 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.A/683 PAGES: 96 PRICE: $15.00 TITLE: State of European Forests and Forestry SERIES: ECE/FAO Timber and Forest Study Paper No.: 16 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.E.30 ISBN: 9211167310 SYMBOL: ECE/TIM/SP/16 PAGES: 32pp. PRICE: $13.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents a synthesis of the national reports presented at the 1998 Lisbon Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe. In addition to an overview of the extent and state of Europe's forests, the State of European Forests and Forestry also presents tables, by country, of the major changes to the legal and institutional framework; information availability; conservation and protection of forest biodiversity and participation in international cooperation in the forest field. It also includes a special focus on Portugal's special educational programme "Forests in Motion" for children, and on the protection regimes for forests in Turkey. TITLE: State of Food and Agriculture 2003-2004, The: Agricultural Biotechnology - Meeting the Needs of the Poor? (CD-ROM Included) SERIES: FAO Agriculture YEAR: 2003/04 No.: 35 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.LI.1 ISBN: 9251050791 SYMBOL: TC/P/Y5160/E PAGES: 228 PRICE: 65 DESCRIPTION: The potential of agricultural biotechnology, especially transgenic crops, to meet the needs of the poor, is explored in this report. An analysis of the socio-economic impacts of technological change in agriculture is discussed, and the safety of transgenic crops for human health and the environment is examined. TITLE: State of Food Insecurity in the World, The: Monitoring Progress towards the World Food Summit and Millennium Development Goals YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.LI.9 ISBN: 9251049866 SYMBOL: TC/M/J0083/E PAGES: 36 PRICE: 15 DESCRIPTION: This edition of The State of Food Insecurity in the World details recent trends in developing countries and countries in transition. It also offers an analysis of factors that have contributed to progress and setbacks in efforts to reach the World Food Summit (WFS) goals. In addition, the publication examines the impact on food security of factors as diverse as the HIV/AIDS pandemic, improved management of water resources and increasing integration of developing countries into international markets and trade agreements. The State of Food Insecurity in the World highlights encouraging signs that many countries have recognized the persistence of hunger not as grounds for despair but as an urgent call to action. TITLE: State of the Environment in Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.8 ISBN: 9211200199 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2087 PAGES: 526pp. PRICE: $95.00 DESCRIPTION: The present report is the fourth in a series of reports published every five years on environmental trends in the region. The report looks at the prevailing environmental conditions in the terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric systems and highlights the responses to environmental problems. It examines the relationship between environmental change and economic and social conditions. In addition, it reviews the national and regional responses to the problems of environment and sustainable development. It also presents key emerging issues in human ecosystems, which are described in terms of urban environment, wastes, poverty and food security. Finally, the report identifies key challenges and areas in which urgent action is needed, particularly in regard to regional and international collaboration efforts. TITLE: State of the Environment in Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 1995 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.F.93 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1585 PAGES: 662pp. PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: The rapid pace of development in the Asia and the Pacific region had been accompanied by widespread over-exploitation of environmental resources and by more frequent and severe instances of acute pollution. Focusing on the theme of sustainable development, this publication reports on the environmental situation of the region. Emphasis is placed on the physical environment; the ecosystems; the cause and effect relationship between development and environment; and trends, both in the region as a whole and in the sub-regions. It also evaluates the social, economic and environmental factors that determine sustainability. In addition, the publication highlights the major areas of concern and the principal challenges and issues for action by Governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the region. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: State of the Environment Reports Sampler with National Reports from CEE/NIS Countries (CD-ROM) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.D.87 ISBN: 8277010079 PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: The Internet is a fast growing, efficient and inexpensive tool for disseminating information world-wide. State of the Environment Reports Sampler features a "Cookbook for State of the Environment Reporting on the Internet" and provides "how-to" straight-forward guidelines on providing State of the Environment reports on the Internet. This CD-ROM also documents the progress make in environmental information management over the past six years. In addition, it provides a sample of the most current products available and highlights clear examples of well structured, cross-sector and easily accessible environmental information. Requirements: PC; CD-ROM drive; Web-browser (Netscape 4.04 is included on this CD-ROM). TITLE: State of the Region: A Report on Sustainable Human Development in Central America - Summary YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.B.52 ISBN: 9968806056 PAGES: 64pp. PRICE: $7.00 DESCRIPTION: The First Regional Report on Sustainable Human Development in Central America is intended to be a forum for dialogue and exchange among diverse social and academic actors. One of the most serious problems in terms of consolidating Central America's identity as a region of peace, liberty, democracy and development is the scarcity of follow-up systems for monitoring government and societal performance on regional goals. This publication makes a contribution by establishing systems for measuring and evaluating performance in sustainable human development. The areas of discussion include: population growth, living conditions, poverty, change in the economic importance of the countries, and gaps in human development. TITLE: State of the World's Children 2004, The: Girls, Education and Development YEAR: 2004 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.XX.1 ISBN: 9280637921 PAGES: 156 PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: This year’s report documents the widespread gender disparities in education and the costs and consequences of excluding girls from school. It highlights strategies, programmes and initiatives in countries around the world that are advancing the cause of girl’s education and improving the lives of all children. The report concludes that girls’ education is an ideal investment for human development and calls on leaders to make practical and urgent steps to alleviate the situation. TITLE: State of the World's Children 2003, The: Child Participation YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.XX.1 ISBN: 9280637845 PAGES: 130 PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: The State of the World's Children 2003 reports on child participation - the 'right' of every child at every age, the responsibility of governments, organizations and families, and a way to promote tolerance, respect for human rights, an appreciation of diversity and peace. The report showcases examples from every region of the world of how things are different when children's viewpoints are taken into account. The report includes 9 tables, including a new addition on HIV/AIDS, and 3 maps, which together present a comprehensive set of economic and social indicators on the well-being of children worldwide. Photos and artwork by children are also included. TITLE: State of the World's Children 2002, The: Leadership YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XX.1 ISBN: 9280636677 PAGES: 104pp. PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: This issue of The State of the World's Children calls for leadership from all continents and all sectors of society. It illustrates the many and varied ways that people have shown their commitment to children's welfare. The Report emphasizes the need to give children the best possible start in life, to ensure that every child completes a basic education, and to involve children - adolescents in particular - in the decisions that affect their lives. The State of the World's Children notes that no single government or organization can achieve those goals on their own, but together we can build a world fit for children. This report includes statistical data, text figures, maps and excerpts from the regional high level meetings that were held in 2000-2001 in preparation for the Special Session on Children. TITLE: State of the World's Children 2001, The: Early Childhood YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.XX.1 ISBN: 9280636332 PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: What happens during the very earliest years of a child's life, from birth to age 3, influences how the rest of childhood and adolescence unfolds. Yet, this critical time is usually neglected in the policies, programmes and budgets of countries. Drawing from reports the world over, The State of the World's Children 2001 details the daily lives of parents and other caregivers who are striving - in the face of war, poverty and the HIV/AIDS epidemic - to protect the rights and meet the needs of these young children. Country profiles, maps and statistical data for 193 countries are also presented. TITLE: State of the World's Children 2000, The YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.XX.1 ISBN: 9280635388 SYMBOL: PAGES: 124pp. PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: The State of the World's Children 2000 seeks to fan the flame that burned so brilliantly a decade ago when world leaders adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. It summarizes the progress made over the last decade in meeting the goals established at the 1990 World Summit for Children and discusses four daunting obstacles to full human development: HIV/AIDS, armed conflict and violence, poverty and gender discrimination. The State of the World's Children 2000 offers compelling arguments about the power of early care for children, quality education, human rights for women and children and their development. Statistical data for 193 countries are also presented. TITLE: State of the World's Children 1999, The YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.XX.USA.1 ISBN: 9280633899 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: "Education For All: Making the right a reality." The State of the World's Children 1999 tells the stories of a world community that is unwilling to accept the consequences of illiteracy or the denial of the human right to a quality education. With the Convention on the Rights of the Child as a guiding framework, governments, policy makers, educators, community leaders, parents and children themselves are advancing an education revolution; their goal, "Education For All." This report addresses the challenges encountered and the efforts and progress made by the international community as it strives to reach its goal. The eight tables in this report profile 193 countries. The countries are measured by basic indicators, nutritional status, health status, educational levels, demographics, economic indicators, the status of women and the rate of progress on major indicators since 1960. The State of the World's Children proposes that education is still one of the best investments a country can make in order to prosper. TITLE: State of the World's Children 1998, The: Focus on Nutrition YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XX.USA.93 ISBN: 0198294018 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: Sound nutrition can change children's lives, improve their physical and mental development, protect their health and lay a firm foundation for future productivity. This year's edition of The State of the World's Children 1998, focuses on the nearly 200 million children under the age of five, who are affected by malnutrition everyday. Arising from the combined onslaught of poverty and preventable diseases, malnutrition represents a potent threat to the survival and development of children, as well as their families and communities. The Report examines three key factors that determine whether a child will thrive and develop: access to food; access to basic health services; and caring practices. It explores some of the low-cost measures that can be taken to improve children's quality of life, and puts forward a plan of action to alleviate some of the worst effects of child malnutrition. TITLE: State of the World's Children 1997, The: Focus on Child Labour YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XX.USA.94 ISBN: 0192628712 PAGES: 108pp. PRICE: $12.95 DESCRIPTION: Each year, The State of the World's Children closely examines a key issue affecting children. The 1997 Report focuses on the controversial and emotional, as well as complex and challenging issue of child labour. It asserts that thoughtful and comprehensive attempts at solutions must be guided by the best interests of the child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Report urges an immediate end to hazardous and exploitative child labour and advocates urgent support for education so that children may acquire knowledge and skills to improve their lives. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: State of the World's Cities, The YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.Q.2 ISBN: 9211314763 SYMBOL: HS/619/01E PAGES: 128pp. PRICE: $16.95 DESCRIPTION: The State of the World's Cities is the first in-depth attempt to monitor, analyze and report on the realities faced by urban populations around the world. It explores a range of urban issues and policy responses in five major areas: shelter, society, environment, economy and governance. It then takes a look, region by region, at urbanization trends and issues. The publication also introduces, for the first time, the "City Development Index" - a tool developed by the UN Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) to track regional, national and city level progress. TITLE: State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture, The YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.LI.10 ISBN: 9251048428 SYMBOL: TC/M/Y7300/E PAGES: 168 PRICE: 40 DESCRIPTION: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture provides a comprehensive overview of the world’s fisheries and aquaculture. During the past two years, the international fisheries community has accomplished many important developments and aquaculture has received increasing attention. In many countries, international developments have been accompanied by actions aimed at broadening and strengthening fisheries management for the purpose of achieving sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. This publication is a useful guide to understanding many of the advancements that have taken place in the fisheries sector. TITLE: State of the World's Forests, The YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.LI.11 ISBN: 9251048657 SYMBOL: TC/M/Y7581/E PAGES: 168 PRICE: 40 DESCRIPTION: State of the World’s Forests presents a global picture of the forest sector, providing up-to-date information on activities and institutional developments. It includes contributions from key intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and from individuals contributing in their personal capacity. This mix is consistent with the theme of the 2003 edition – partnerships in action. Some of the special topics discussed in this year’s edition include conservation and sustainable development of forests, poverty alleviation, and science and technology in the forest sector. TITLE:State of World Population 2003: Making one Billion Count - Investing in Adolescents' Health and Rights YEAR: 2003 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897146700 PAGES: 88 PRICE: $12.50 DESCRIPTION: The largest generation of adolescents in history, 1.2 billion strong, is preparing to enter adulthood in a rapidly changing world. This State of World Population Report examines the challenges and risks faced by this generation that impact their physical, emotional and mental well-being. It highlights some of these factors such as HIV/AIDS, incomplete education and early marriage and child bearing, then goes on to stress the importance of increasing the knowledge, opportunities, choices and participation of youth to enable them to lead healthy and productive lives, so that they can contribute fully to their communities and to a more stable and prosperous world. This publication comes complete with expert analysis and a wealth of statistics, graphs and indicators. TITLE: State of World Population 2002: People, Poverty and Possibilities YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897146506 PAGES: 80 PRICE: $12.50 DESCRIPTION: Attacking poverty directly, as a matter of human rights, to accelerate development and to reduce inequality within and among nations, has become an urgent global priority. World leaders have agreed on a variety of new initiatives, including the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This year's State of the World Population report is a contribution to the discussion and a guide to action. This publication characterizes poverty by reviewing its many dimensions and looks at several of the key issues including, poverty and gender, poverty and health and education and poverty. It also outlines a framework and provides recommendations to meet the poverty eradication goal of reducing the number of poor in half, by 2015. This publication comes complete with expert analysis, prescriptions for the future and a wealth of statistics, graphs and indicators. TITLE: State of World Population 2001, The: Footprints and Milestones - Population and Environmental Change YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897146093 PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $12.50 DESCRIPTION: Each year since 1978, UNFPA has issued a report highlighting new developments in population. Human activity is altering the planet on an unprecedented scale. the report points out. More people are using more resources with more intensity and leaving a bigger "footprint" on the earth than ever before. This report examines the close links between environmental conditions, population trends and prospects for alleviating poverty in developing countries. It finds that expanding women's opportunities and ensuring their reproductive health and rights are critically important, both to improve the well-being of growing human populations and to protect the natural world. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: State of World Population 2000, The: Lives Together, Worlds Apart - Men and Women in a Time of Change YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897145828 PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $12.50 DESCRIPTION: Despite the tremendous changes of the 20th century, discrimination and violence against women and girls remain firmly rooted in cultures around the world. This year's Report looks at the gender inequality - the restrictions placed on women's reproductive choices and how it affects their health, education, social and economic participation. The publication also explores women's rights as human rights, gender violence and the role of men in reproductive health decisions. The Report acknowledges the role of governments in creating conditions for gender equality, but points out that in the end, different societies need their own solutions to provide a better life for both women and men. This annual also provides easily accessible tables and data representing trends and statistics for world population. TITLE: State of World Population 1999, The: 6 Billion - A Time for Choices YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897145631 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $12.50 DESCRIPTION: Women are having fewer children than ever before, and population growth has slowed from 2.0 to 1.3 percent in 30 years; but large families in the recent past mean that there are many more women of childbearing age. Global population is still rising by about 78 million people a year. Half the world is under 25 and there are over a billion young people between 15 and 24, the parents of the next generation. The State of World Population 1999 highlights the critical decisions facing the international community as the world population passed the 6 billion mark in October 1999. How fast the next billion people are added, the effect on natural resources and the environment, and the quality of life will depend on policy and funding decisions taken in the next 5 to 10 years, according to this 1999 report. TITLE: State of World Population 1998, The: The New Generations YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897144481 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: The population explosion is not over. Its reverberations are being heard around the world. The world population has doubled since 1960, women are having half the number of children compared to their mothers and the largest-ever generation of young people is coming of age in developing countries. This publication looks at some of the consequences: the impact on investments in health and education; low fertility and longer life-spans; and with more young people in the workforce, the opportunity for increasing investment, output, consumption and economic growth. TITLE: State of World Population 1997, The: The Right to Choose - Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Health YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.H.1 ISBN: 0897144090 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $9.95 DESCRIPTION: This annual highlights population issues and their impact on world development. It also provides easily accessible tables representing trends and statistics for world population. TITLE: State of the World's Refugees, The: Fifty Years of Humanitarian Action YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.III.U.1 ISBN: 0199241066 PAGES: 352pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Refugees and other displaced people are the victims of events beyond their control: persecution, armed conflict, and human rights violations. The problem remains a major concern of the international community in the 21st century. This publication examines the major refugee crises of the last 50 years and the changing nature of international responses to the problem of forced displacement. It describes the development of international refugee law and the establishment of institutions devoted to the protection of refugees and other displaced people. Looking at the challenges of the 1990s, it also examines the population shifts in the former Soviet region, the Kurdish exodus from northern Iraq following the Gulf war, the restrictive asylum policies in Europe and North America, and the recent crises in the Balkans, the Great Lakes region of Africa, East Timor and the Caucasus. Published by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the publication also emphasizes the need to find lasting solutions to problems of forced displacement. Without human security, it argues, there can be no peace and stability. TITLE: State-Owned Versus Township and Village Enterprises in China SERIES: UNU/WIDER Working Papers No.: 150 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.A.11 PAGES: 46pp. PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: This study presents a survey of the comparison between state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and township and village enterprises (TVEs) in China. It also discusses the need for both SOEs and TVEs to reform their ownership and governance structures. TITLE: Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region VOLUME: 22nd Issue LANGUAGE: B SALES #: 03.II.L.5 ISBN: 9211282543 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/STAT/2002/6 PAGES: 386 PRICE: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human settlements, education, health, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry and electricity, transport, communications and tourism, foreign trade, financial statistics and prices. TITLE: Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region VOLUME: 21th Issue LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 01.II.L.11 ISBN: 9211282873 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/STAT/2001/7 PAGES: 412pp. PRICE: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human settlements, education, health, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry and electricity, transport, communications and tourism, foreign trade, financial statistics and prices. TITLE: Statistical Commission: Report on the Thirty-Fifth Session (2-5 March 2004) YEAR: 2004 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: EE0236 ISBN: 9218800469 SYMBOL: E/2004/24; E/CN.3/2004/33 PAGES: 40 PRICE: 5 TITLE: Statistical Commission Report on the Thirty-Fourth Session (4-7 March 2003) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: E/OR ISBN: E/2003/24 SYMBOL: E/2003/24 E/CN.3/2003/34 PAGES: 40 PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific VOLUME: XXXIII No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.II.F.27 ISBN: 9211203813 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2321 PAGES: 110 PRICE: 22 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 2003 VOLUME: XXXIII No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.63 ISBN: 9211203533 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2282 PAGES: 122 PRICE: 22 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 2003 VOLUME: XXXIII No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.41 ISBN: 9211201810 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2262 PAGES: 110 PRICE: $22.00 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 2003 VOLUME: XXXIII No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.23 ISBN: 9211201624 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2203 PAGES: 120 PRICE: $22.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: December 2002 VOLUME: XXXII No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.73 ISBN: 9211201578 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2238 PAGES: 116 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 2002 VOLUME: XXXII No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.71 ISBN: 9211201365 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2220 PAGES: 128 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 2002 VOLUME: XXXII No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.65 ISBN: 9211201306 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2214 PAGES: 112 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 2002 VOLUME: Vol.XXXII No.:1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.54 ISBN: 9211201187 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2203 PAGES: 116 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE:Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: Dec-01 VOLUME: XXXI No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.43 ISBN: 9211200709 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2149 PAGES: 120 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 2001 VOLUME: XXXI No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.40 ISBN: 9211200547 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2136 PAGES: 130pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Territories of the World for Use in International Merchandise Trade Statistics LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.XVII.8 ISBN: 9211614376 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.M/30/REV.3 PAGES: 100pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the country responses to a questionnaire from the United Nations Statistical Division on custom areas of the world. It also includes the list of questions from the survey, an explanation of the concepts used in or related to the questionnaire, and an annex of the agencies and persons responsible for the completion of the statistical territories questionnaire. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook No.: 46 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XVII.13 Book & CD-ROM ISBN: 9211614503 PAGES: 898 PRICE: $269.00 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic development at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provides data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. TITLE: Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America YEAR: 2002 VOLUME: Vol.XLVII LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 03.II.E.2 ISBN: 9210163559 SYMBOL: ECE/STAT/NONE/2002/26 PAGES: 140 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides comparable data on causes, types and results of accidents in Europe, Canada and the United States. Data are organized by nature of accident and surroundings; accidents while under the influence of alcohol; and the number of persons killed or injured, by category or road user and age group. As background data, figures on the number of road vehicles in use and vehicle-kilometers run by road vehicles are also provided along with estimates of population and distribution by age group. This annual publication contains important statistical information for those involved in transportation planning and road safety issues. TITLE: Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America YEAR: 2001 VOLUME: Vol.XLVI LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 01.II.E.13 ISBN: 9210163508 SYMBOL: ECE/TRANS/NONE/2001/31 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides comparable data on causes, types and results of accidents in Europe, Canada and the United States. Data are organized by nature of accident and surroundings; accidents while under the influence of alcohol; and the number of persons killed or injured, by category or road user and age group. As background data, figures on the number of road vehicles in use and vehicle-kilometers run by road vehicles are also provided along with estimates of population and distribution by age group. This annual publication contains important statistical information for those involved in transportation planning and road safety issues. TITLE: Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region YEAR: 2000 VOLUME: 20th Issue LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 00.II.L.12 ISBN: 9211282276 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/STAT/2000/6 PAGES: 528pp. PRICE: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human settlements, education, health, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry and electricity, transport, communications and tourism, foreign trade, financial statistics and prices. TITLE: Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region VOLUME: 19th Issue LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 00.II.L.1 ISBN: 9211282179 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/STAT/1999/9 PAGES: 460pp. PRICE: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented on such topics as: population and human settlements, education, health, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry and electricity, transport, communications and tourism, foreign trade, financial statistics and prices. TITLE: Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region VOLUME: 18 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 99.II.L.4 ISBN: 9211281997 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/STAT/1998/6 PAGES: 488pp. PRICE: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: This Abstract provides useful statistical data, collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social statistics, national accounts, agriculture, industry, foreign trade, finance, price index numbers and transport and communication. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region No.: 17 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 97.II.L.10 ISBN: 9211281857 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/STAT/1997/8 PAGES: 504pp. PRICE: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: Researchers and other users will find the statistical data, collected mainly at the national level, most useful. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy, foreign trade, finance, price index numbers, transport, communication and tourism. TITLE: Statistical Charts and Indicators on the Situation of Youth YEAR: 1980/95 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XVII.15 ISBN: 9211614090 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.Y/9 PAGES: 58pp. PRICE: $10.95 DESCRIPTION: Children are at the forefront of global social, economic and political developments. This is a statistical and analytical sourcebook that uses charts and graphs to highlight the main aspects and trends in the aforementioned areas from 1980-1995 in 177 countries. The areas covered are population; education and training; economic activity; health and child-bearing; and households and marital status. It is written for the non-specialist. Numerous charts and tables enhances this publication. TITLE: Statistical Commission: Report on the Thirty-second Session (6-9 March 2001) YEAR: 2001 No.: Supp.4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: E/OR SYMBOL: E/2001/24 - E/C.3/2001/25 PAGES: 36pp. PRICE: $5.00 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 2001 VOLUME: XXXI No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.27 ISBN: 9211200407 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2128 PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 2001 VOLUME: Vol.XXXI No.: No.1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.23 ISBN: 9211200369 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2116 PAGES: 122pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 2000 VOLUME: XXX No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.62 ISBN: 9211200180 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2093 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 2000 VOLUME: XXX No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.62 ISBN: 9211200180 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2093 PAGES: 132pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 2000 VOLUME: XXX No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.57 ISBN: 9211200040 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2067 PAGES: 104pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 2000 VOLUME: XXX No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.51 ISBN: 9211200008 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2051 PAGES: 106pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: December 1999 VOLUME: XXIX No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.24 ISBN: 9211199700 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2022 PAGES: 96pp. PRICE: $17.50 DESCRIPTION: (See above) TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 1999 VOLUME: XXIX No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.61 ISBN: 9211199263 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1987 PAGES: 104pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 1999 VOLUME: XXIX No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.36 ISBN: 9211199042 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1966 PAGES: 98pp. PRICE: $17.50 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: December 1998 VOLUME: XXVIII No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.78 ISBN: 9211198747 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1935 PAGES: 92pp. PRICE: $17.50 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: Sept. 1997 VOLUME: XXVII No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.F.26 ISBN: 9211197627 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1797 PAGES: 98pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 1997 VOLUME: XXVII No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.F.6 ISBN: 9211197430 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1740 PAGES: 94pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 1999 VOLUME: XXIX No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.31 ISBN: 9211198992 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1943 PAGES: 100pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: September 1998 VOLUME: XXVIII No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.76 ISBN: 9211198658 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1913 PAGES: 102pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 1998 VOLUME: XXVIII No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.68 ISBN: 9211198542 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1897 PAGES: 94pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: March 1998 VOLUME: XXVIII No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.50 ISBN: 9211198399 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1876 PAGES: 96pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: December 1997 VOLUME: XXVII No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.13 ISBN: 9211197805 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1826 PAGES: 94pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: December 2000 VOLUME: XXX No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.63 ISBN: 9211200288 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2102 PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Issued four times a year, this publication provides data for assessing demographic and economic trends in countries and areas of the Asia and the Pacific region. Data presented for multiple years on a month-by-month basis, facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: June 1997 VOLUME: XXVII No.: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.F.12 ISBN: 9211197481 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1753 PAGES: 90pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: December 1996 VOLUME: XXVI No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 96.II.F.39 ISBN: 9211197368 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1718 PAGES: 88pp. PRICE: $17.50 TITLE: Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific SERIES: YEAR: December 1995 VOLUME: XXV No.: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 95.II.F.49 ISBN: 9211197007 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1586 PAGES: 86pp. PRICE: $17.50 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Statistical Review: Progress Since the World Summit for Children, A LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.XX.20 ISBN: 9280637630 PAGES: 32pp. PRICE: $7.50 DESCRIPTION: The World Summit for Children, with its emphasis on goals to drive development and shape actions, and the corresponding need to monitor progress, had many strengths. One was to transform the way the world collected and processed data on children and women, creating a vital base and baseline for progress. This publication presents, in data and global trends, the results of an exhaustive and exacting review of the past decade. The results extract, measure and analyse information on how well the world has kept its promise to the children and women. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM YEAR: 2000 No.: 47 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.XVII.13 ISBN: 9211614635 PRICE: $199.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM contains the full data of the 47th edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. The CD-ROM allows to search and rearrange the data, and to download it for further analysis. This will be an invaluable resource for libraries, researchers, academics, statisticians and the corporate world. System Requirements: PC with Pentium processor, Windows 95/98/NT 4/2000/ME, 32 MB of RAM, 55 MB of disk space. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook (Set of Book and CD-ROM) No.: 47 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.XVII.19 ISBN: 9211614708 PAGES: 870 PRICE: $269.00 DESCRIPTION: The Statistical Yearbook is a comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic developments at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provides data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. The information is available in English and French. The CD-ROM accompanying the Yearbook enhances its usability by allowing to search and rearrange the data, and to download it for further analysis. This will be an invaluable resource for libraries, researchers, academics, statisticians and the corporate world. System Requirements: PC with Pentium processor, Windows 95/98/NT 4/2000/ME, 32 MB of RAM, 55 MB of disk space. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook No.: 46 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XVII.13 Book & CD-ROM ISBN: 9211614503 PAGES: 898 PRICE: $269.00 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic development at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provides data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook YEAR: 1999 No.: 46 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 01.XVII.1 H ISBN: 9210611918 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/22 PAGES: 898 PRICE: $135.00 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic developments at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provides data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook YEAR: 1998 No.: 45 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 00.XVII.1 H ISBN: 9210611896 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/21 PAGES: 908pp. PRICE: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic development at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provides data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook 45th Edition (Set of Book and CD-ROM) No.: 45 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.XVII.11 ISBN: 9211614406 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/21 PAGES: 908pp. PRICE: $259.00 TITLE:Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM No.: 46 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.XVII.8 ISBN: 9211614457 PRICE: $199.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM makes the full data of the 46th edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. It offers tables in image form as well as database format for the period 1980-1999 or 2000; the ability to search and rearrange the data; and the ability to download data for further analysis. The Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM is invaluable for all librarians, researchers, academics, statisticians and the corporate world. System Requirements: IBM-compatible PC, Pentium 200 or better, Windows 95/98/NT 4/2000/ME, 32 MB of RAM, 55 MB of disk space. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook 44th Edition (Set of Book and CD-ROM) No.: 44 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.XVII.18 ISBN: 9211614325 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/20 PAGES: 900pp. PRICE: $259.00 DESCRIPTION: (see below) TITLE: Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM No.: 44 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.XVII.2 ISBN: 9211614155 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/CD/20 PRICE: $199.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM makes the full data of the 44th edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. It offers over 80 tables in image form as well as database format mainly for the period 1980-1997 or 1998; the ability to search and rearrange the data; and the ability to download data for further analysis. The Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM is invaluable for all librarians, researchers, academics, statisticians and the corporate world. Recommended PC configuration: IBM PC, Pentium 200 or better, Windows 95/98/NT 4 or higher, 32 MB of RAM, CD-ROM Reader x 16, Display resolution of 600 x 800 pixels, 16-bit or higher, 55 MB of disk space. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook YEAR: 1997 No.: 44 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 99.XVII.1 ISBN: 9210611837 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/20 PAGES: 900pp. PRICE: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic development at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provide data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook YEAR: 1996 No.: No.43 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 98.XVII.1 ISBN: 9210611802 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/19 PAGES: 916pp. PRICE: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive compendium of vital internationally comparable data for the analysis of socio-economic development at the world, regional and national levels. The Yearbook provides data on the world economy, its structure, major trends and current performance, as well as on issues such as population and social statistics, economic activity and international economic relations. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM No.: 43 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.XVII.6 ISBN: 9211614120 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/CD PRICE: $199.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM makes the full data of the 43rd edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. Itoffers over 140 tables in image form as well as database format; the ability to search and rearrange the data; and the ability to download data for further analysis. This Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM is invaluable for all librarians, researchers, academicians, statisticians and the corporate world. Recommended PC configuration: IBM PC 386 or higher; 16MB RAM; 8MB, Windows 3.1, 95, 98 or NT TITLE: Statistical Yearbook 43rd Edition (Set of Book and CD-ROM) SERIES: No.: No.43 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.XVII.8 ISBN: 9211614147 PAGES: 956pp. PRICE: $259.00 DESCRIPTION: This set contains the print version of the Statistical Yearbook as well as the CD-ROM version. This CD-ROM makes the full data of the 43rd edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. It offers over 140 tables in image form as well as database format; the ability to search and rearrange the data; and the ability to download data for further analysis. This Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM is invaluable for all librarians, researchers, academicians, statisticians and the corporate world. The SYB CD-ROM is also available separately. Recommended PC configuration: IBM PC 386 or higher; 16MB RAM; 8MB, Windows 3.1, 95, 98 or NT. SYB-CD can also be installed on a multi-user network (LAN). TITLE: Statistical Yearbook YEAR: 1995 No.: 42 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 97.XVII.1 ISBN: 9210611748 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/18 PAGES: 946pp. PRICE: $120.00 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Statistical Yearbook 42nd Edition (Set of Book and CD-ROM) No.: 42 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XVII.12 ISBN: 9211614068 PAGES: 946pp. PRICE: $259.00 TITLE: Statistical Yearbook 41st Edition (Set of Book and CD-ROM) YEAR: 1994/95 No.: 41 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.XVII.7 ISBN: 9211613930 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/CD/17 PAGES: 908pp. PRICE: $259.00 DESCRIPTION: This set of book and CD-ROM makes the full data of the 41st edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. It offers: over 80 tables in image form as well as database format; the ability to search and rearrange the data; possibility to download data for further analysis and user-friendly software. This CD-ROM is invaluable for all libraries, researchers, academicians, statisticians and the corporate world. Minimum Hardware Requirements: 386 PC or higher; 4MB RAM; 5MB available on HD; 512K free memory; VGA monitor; ISO 9660 compatible CD-ROM Drive. Software Requirements: Dos 3.3 or higher (for DOS 6.2 must use Expanded Memory option). Print edition included. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 00.II.F.1 ISBN: 9211199697 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2018 PAGES: 666pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual report includes up-to-date statistics on 56 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communication, internal and external trade, wages, banking, finance and social statistics. This data is compiled on both national and regional levels. Socio-economic indicators are also included to provide a clear summary of each area of interest. The compiled data is in a format which allows comparative analysis and quicker and easier access to information. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 03.II.F.1 ISBN: 9210191110 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2230 PAGES: 636 PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: The Yearbook provides a comprehensive compilation of statistical tables relating to ESCAP region. It provides each country's data in a single section: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy, transport and communications, external trade, wages, prices, consumption, finance and social statistics, covering 11 years of annual figures. Regional tables offer consolidated data of the world, of ESCAP region and of the developing countries within ESCAP. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 02.II.F.1 ISBN: 9210191102 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2200 PAGES: 618 PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: The Yearbook provides a comprehensive compilation of statistical tables relating to ESCAP region. It provides each country's data in a single section: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy, transport and communications, external trade, wages, prices, consumption, finance and social statistics, covering 11 years of annual figures. Regional tables offer consolidated data of the world, of ESCAP region and of the developing countries within ESCAP. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 01.II.F.1 ISBN: 9210191099 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2103 PAGES: 674pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: The Yearbook provides a comprehensive compilation of statistical tables relating to ESCAP region. It provides each country's data in a single section: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy, transport and communications, external trade, wages, prices, consumption, finance and social statistics, covering 11 years of annual figures. Regional tables offer consolidated data of the world, of ESCAP region and of the developing countries within ESCAP. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Latina America and the Caribbean 2003 (CD-ROM Included) LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 04.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210514 SYMBOL: LC/G.2224-P PAGES: 636 PRICE: 95 DESCRIPTION: The 2003 edition of the Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean contains a selection, updated to the end of December, of the main statistical series available on economic and social trends in the countries of the region. It represents a systematic effort of the ECLAC Statistics and Projections Division to harmonize the figures and make them internationally comparable. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean YEAR: 2002 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 03.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210492 SYMBOL: LC/G.2190-P PAGES: 856 PRICE: $95.00 DESCRIPTION: This yearbook contains up-to-date statistics on 33 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Data on individual countries covers topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communication, internal and external trade, wages, banking, finance and social statistics. It is compiled at both national and regional levels. Socio-economic indicators are also included to provide a clear summary of each area of interest. The compiled data is in a format that allows comparative analysis and quick and easy access to information. TITLE:Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean YEAR: 2001 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 02.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210468 SYMBOL: LC/G.2151-P PAGES: 864 PRICE: $95.00 DESCRIPTION: This yearbook includes up-to-date statistics on 33 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communication, internal and external trade, wages, banking, finance and social statistics. The data is compiled on both national and regional levels. Socio-economic indicators are also included to provide a clear summary of each area of interest. The compiled data is in a format that allows comparative analysis and quick and easy access to information. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean YEAR: 2000 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 01.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210417 SYMBOL: LC/G.2118-P PAGES: 872pp. PRICE: $95.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual report includes up-to-date statistics on 33 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communication, internal and external trade, wages, banking, finance and social statistics. This data is compiled on both national and regional levels. Socio-economic indicators are also included to provide a clear summary of each area of interest. The compiled data is in a format, that allows comparative analysis and quicker and easier access to information. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario Estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 00.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210395 SYMBOL: LC/G.2066-P PAGES: 864pp. PRICE: $95.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual report includes up-to-date statistics on 56 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communication, internal and external trade, wages, banking, finance and social statistics. This data is compiled on both national and regional levels. Socio-economic indicators are also included to provide a clear summary of each area of interest. The compiled data is in a format which allows comparative analysis and quicker and easier access to information. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 98.II.F.1 ISBN: 9211198127 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1837 PAGES: 644pp. PRICE: $80.00 DESCRIPTION: (See above) TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 99.II.F.1 ISBN: 9211198984 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1936 PAGES: 656pp. PRICE: $80.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual report includes up-to-date statistics on 56 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy production and consumption, transportation and communication, internal and external trade, wages, banking, finance and social statistics. This data is compiled on both national and regional levels. Socio-economic indicators are also included to provide a clear summary of each area of interest. The compiled data is in a format which allows comparative analysis and quicker and easier access to information. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 99.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210387 SYMBOL: LC/G.2043-P PAGES: 972pp. PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: This Yearbook presents extensive statistical data at the regional and individual country levels for 33 Latin American countries. It presents data on such areas as: population, national accounts, employment, social conditions, agriculture, industry, import-export goods and services, balance of payments and infrastructure services. The aggregated multiple years of statistics facilitates annual comparison. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 98.II.G.1 ISBN: 9210210379 SYMBOL: LC/G.1987-P PAGES: 855pp. PRICE: $95.00 alt SPANISH $50.00 DESCRIPTION: (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM No.: No.45 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.XVII.4 ISBN: 9211614333 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/CD/20 PRICE: $199.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM makes the full data of the 45th edition of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. It offers tables in image form as well as database format for the period 1980-1998 or 1999; the ability to search and rearrange the data; and the ability to download data for further analysis. The Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM is invaluable for all librarians, researchers, academics, statisticians and the corporate world. System Requirements: IBM PC, Pentium 200 or better, Windows 95/98/NT 4 or higher, 32 MB of RAM, 55 MB of disk space. TITLE: Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM YEAR: 1994 No.: 41 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.XVII.4 ISBN: 9211613906 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/CD/17 PRICE: $199.00 DESCRIPTION: This CD-ROM makes the full data of the United Nations Statistical Yearbook, over 1 million entries, accessible in electronic form. For all countries and areas of the world, it presents an overall comprehensive description of the world economy, its structure, major trends and recent performance. It offers: over 140 tables in image form as well as database format; the ability to search and rearrange the data; possibility to download data for further analysis and user-friendly software. This CD-ROM is invaluable for all libraries, researchers, academicians, statisticians and the corporate world. Hardware: 386 PC or higher; 4MB RAM; 5MB available on HD; 512K free memory; VGA monitor; ISO 9660 compatible CD-ROM drive. Software: DOS 3.3 or higher TITLE: Statistical Yearbook on CD-ROM SERIES: YEAR: 1995 No.: 42 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XVII.3 ISBN: 9211613965 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.S/CD/18 PRICE: $199.00 TITLE: Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America YEAR: 2003 VOLUME: XLVIII LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 04.II.E.1 ISBN: 9210163591 SYMBOL: ECE/STAT/NONE/2002/26 PAGES: 152 PRICE: 40 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides comparable data on causes, types and results of accidents in Europe, Canada and the United States. Data are organized by nature of accident and surroundings; accidents while under the influence of alcohol; and the number of persons killed or injured, by category or road user and age group. As background data, figures on the number of road vehicles in use and vehicle-kilometers run by road vehicles are also provided along with estimates of population and distribution by age group. This annual publication contains important statistical information for those involved in transportation planning and road safety issues. This is a trilingual publication in English, French and Russian. TITLE: Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America YEAR: 2000 VOLUME: XLV LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 00.II.E.8 ISBN: 9210163443 SYMBOL: ECE/TRANS/NONE/00/26 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides data on causes, types and results of accidents in Europe, Canada and the United States. TITLE: Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America YEAR: 1999 VOLUME: XLIV LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 99.II.E.22 ISBN: 9210163397 SYMBOL: ECE/STAT/NONE/99/50 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides data on causes, types and results of accidents in Europe, Canada and the United States. TITLE: Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America YEAR: 1998 VOLUME: XLIII LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 98.II.E.10 ISBN: 9210163311 SYMBOL: ECE/STAT/NONE/98/48 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: Includes data on causes, types and results of accidents in Europe, Canada and the United States. TITLE: Statistics on Women in Asia and the Pacific YEAR: 1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.F.10 ISBN: 9211199573 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1995 PAGES: 282pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides statistical information concerning the extent to which women have participated in and contributed to changes in the social and economic conditions of the countries in the Asian and the Pacific region. It includes statistics on men so that an assessment of the relative status of women and men can be made and also provides a consistent set of demographic estimates and projections. In addition, the publication presents tables on such topics as: HIV/AIDS, refugees and tobacco use. Multiple-year statistics facilitate comparative studies. TITLE: Statistics of World Trade in Steel YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 99.II.E.35 ISBN: 9210163427 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/239 PAGES: 192pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication offers basic data on exports of semi-finished and finished steel products from European, North American and other steel exporting countries of the world. Along with summary tables on total exports of steel products by exporting countries for the years 1994 through 1998, the publication also presents tables on total trade in steel products between the countries in the European region in 1998 and tables on destination of exports of steel products for 1998. Statistics of World Trade in Steel presents statistics for more than 95 countries. TITLE: Statistics of World Trade in Steel YEAR: 1997 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 98.II.E.20 ISBN: 9210163354 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/225 PAGES: 196pp. PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Statistics of World Trade in Steel YEAR: 1996 LANGUAGE: T. SALES #: 98.II.E.4 ISBN: 9210163273 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/215 PAGES: 185pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Status of Multilateral Arms Regulations and Disarmament Agreements YEAR: 1996 VOLUME: 5th Edition LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.IX.3 & CORR.1 & 2 ISBN: 9211422213 PAGES: 424pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: This fifth edition is a reference work containing lists of signatories and parties of all disarmament treaties of the last half century. It contains data concerning depositaries and entry into force, together with the texts of very recent treaties (since 1995) including the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty) and the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Bangkok Treaty). It also contains the text of two new protocols of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons: the amended Protocol II, on anti-personnel land-mines and Protocol IV, on blinding laser weapons. TITLE: Steel Industry and the Environment: Technical and Management Issues SERIES: Technical Report No.: 38 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.D.75 ISBN: 9280716514 PAGES: 156pp. PRICE: $70.00 DESCRIPTION: Personnel responsible for day-to-day plant operations, those in government, regulatory or standard-setting organizations, or those seeking to influence them, such as industry associations will find this publication to be their main source of reference. It gives an overview of current and best practices used in the different steelmaking processes to prevent pollution, reports on the latest pollution control equipment available and explains how by-products can be efficiently re-processed. A systematic approach to management through the use of formalised Environmental Management Systems (EMS) is examined, as well as some of the other valuable tools such as environmental impact assessment, cleaner production assessment, life-cycle assessment and environmental reporting. TITLE: Steel Market in 1999 and Prospects for 2000, The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.E.20 ISBN: 9211167604 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/244 PAGES: 84pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual analyzes international development in the steel market, provides statistical information at the government level and reports on trends and their outlook on a country-by-country basis. Coverage includes Japan, the United States and other industrialized countries. TITLE: Steel Market in 1996 and Prospects for 1997, The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.E.13 ISBN: 9211166705 SYMBOL: ECE/STEEL/104 PAGES: 184pp. PRICE: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual analyzes international development in the steel market, provides statistical information at the government level and reports on trends and their outlook on a country by country basis. Coverage includes Japan, the United States and other industrialized countries. TITLE: Steel Market in 1997 and Prospects for 1998, The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.E.19 ISBN: 9211166977 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/217 PAGES: 188pp. PRICE: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual analyzes international development in the steel market, provides statistical information at the government level and reports on trends and their outlook on a country by country basis. Coverage includes Japan, the United States and other industrialized countries. TITLE: Steel Market in 1998 and Prospects for 1999, The LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.E.24 ISBN: 9211167264 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/232 PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: This annual analyzes international development in the steel market, provides statistical information at the government level and reports on trends and their outlook on a country by country basis. Coverage includes Japan, the United States and other industrialized countries. TITLE: Steering Business Toward Sustainability LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 96.III.A.12 ISBN: 9280809091 SYMBOL: UNUP-909 PAGES: 208pp. PRICE: $22.00 DESCRIPTION: Business executives, economists, ecologists and other thinkers outline new practical approaches that business and society must take to meet the challenge of minimizing ecological damage in their operations. TITLE: Strategic Environmental Planning LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.47 ISBN: 9211199158 SYMBOL: ENRD/1999/1 PAGES: 224pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Developing countries in the Asia and Pacific region face conflicts in according priority to policy for promoting economic growth or for protecting the fragile environment. Policy makers are increasingly being called upon to devise new ways of promoting growth in a sustainable way. This publication presents regional and national experiences on strategic environmental planning in the Asia and Pacific region. It will make a great contribution to the strengthening of government capacity in strategic medium- to long-term environmental planning and management. TITLE: Strategies and Policies for Air Pollution Abatement YEAR: 1998 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.E.14 ISBN: 9211167167 SYMBOL: ECE/EB.AIR/65 PAGES: 172pp. PRICE: $33.00 DESCRIPTION: Up-to-date information on air pollution studies that would help in the development of policies and strategies towards combating the discharge of air pollutants. It presents information on national, subregional and regional policies to control sulphur compounds and other major air pollutants. TITLE: Strategies for Community-based Drug Demand Reduction LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.58 ISBN: 9211199255 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1931 PAGES: 126pp. PRICE: $32.00 DESCRIPTION: Drug abuse and HIV/AIDS continue to have a devastating effect on the social fabric of many Asian and Pacific countries. This publication supplies an update on the drug abuse situation in Asia. It provides an in-depth analysis on the country-level experience in organizing community-based interventions of four countries: Bangladesh, China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Viet Nam. In addition a variety of recommendations are included to assist governments in developing national strategies for community-based drug demand reduction and HIV/AIDS prevention. Ultimately this book comprises a brief chronicle of the 1997 Regional Seminar on Community-based Drug Demand Reduction and HIV/AIDS Prevention held in Bangkok. TITLE: Strategy for EMEP 2000-2009 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.E.18 ISBN: 9211167841 SYMBOL: ECE/EB.AIR/73 PAGES: 52pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication reviews the mandate and the past and current driving forces of the Cooperative Programme for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Long-range Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe (EMEP). It also presents a strategy for the future development of EMEP. TITLE: Strengthening Capacities in Trade Investment and the Environment for the Comprehensive Development of Indo-China SERIES: Studies in Trade and Investment No.: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 95.II.F.97 ISBN: 9211192536 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1482 PAGES: 138pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This study, prepared for the 1995 Forum for the Comprehensive Development of Indo-China, identifies forms of sub-regional co-operation, policy framework and institutional development in order to enhance trade and investment in Indo-China. The concluding chapter offers recommendations for further action within the ASEAN region. TITLE: Strengthening International Business Training in Developing Countries: Strategic Issues and Elements of an Integrated Programme SERIES: Human Resource Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 91.III.T.3 ISBN: 9211150116 SYMBOL: ITC/144/E3/91-X PAGES: 48pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication discusses the rationale for national training capacity, changes in demand for international business training, supply; experiences gained with strengthening training institutions, project conception and design, implementation, sustainability; and features and elements of an integrated programme. TITLE:Strengthening Policies and Programmes on Social Safety Nets: Issues, Recommendations and Selected Issues SERIES: Social Policy Paper No.: 8 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.22 ISBN: 9211200822 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2163 PAGES: 272 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Several years following its breakout in mid-1997, the impact and devastating consequences of the regional economic crisis still linger on. In response to this crisis, the affected countries set up social safety nets to cushion the impact of the shock on their people. However, as experience shows, social safety nets could not be conjured from thin air. This publication is a summary of case studies conducted in 1999 with the aim of strengthening policies and programmes on social safety nets in the region, including the conceptualization and planning process. These case studies were conducted on four countries: Indonesia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand. It is hoped that the studies and recommendations will provide inspiration and stimulus to all the member countries of ESCAP to establish social safety nets for the protection of their people from the devastations of any crisis that might strike in the years ahead. TITLE: Strengthening Policy and Institutional Infrastructure in Information Technology: Study of Information Technology Needs Assessment and Readiness in the Greater Mekong Subregion LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.F.28 ISBN: 9211201675 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2244 PAGES: 130 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This study was undertaken to develop commonly accepted benchmarks for Information Technology (IT) readiness in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). It assesses and ranks each GMS country individually and comparatively and sets out a series of policy recommendations to assist them in more effectively adopting and using ICT for development. TITLE: Strengthening the Family: Implications for International Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 96.III.A.10 ISBN: 9280808907 SYMBOL: UNUP-890 PAGES: 276pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: This book explores the characteristics of families that strengthen the family unit and promote the development of its individual members. It examines how family social health improves the well-being of children and how family functioning interacts with national and international development. It also considers the effects of modernization on the family, the usefulness of mathematical models in quantifying the effects of family change on economic development and human welfare, psychological studies of the family and development assistance programmes. In concluding the authors present a unified cross-disciplinary paradigm of the socially well family and also suggest policy and programme priorities. TITLE:Strengthening Technology Incubation System for Creating High Technology-based Enterprises in Asia and the Pacific LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.23 ISBN: 9211200830 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2137 PAGES: 424 PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: ESCAP has been taking on various initiatives to strengthen technological and industrial capabilities for integrated development and promotion for SMEs and to promote cooperation among the economies of the region. This publication looks at a specific project which has identified nodal agencies and representatives of participating countries to take the responsibilities of promoting technology and business incubation. It is expected that this publication will contribute to greater awareness and understanding of the issues concerning technology and business incubation and that the recommendations presented will assist policy makers to formulate and implement national policies and programmes. TITLE: Structural and Ownership Changes in the Chemical Industry of Countries in Transition LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.E.17 ISBN: 9211166756 SYMBOL: ECE/STEEL/106 PAGES: 172pp. PRICE: $75.00 DESCRIPTION: Recognizing the central role of the chemical industry in all other manufacturing industries, this comprehensive study compares economic and industrial developments in the countries of central and eastern Europe. The study contains analytical and statistical data and is designed to assist private sector investors in understanding the position of the chemical industry in each of the countries under review. TITLE: Structural, Compositional and Functional Aspects of Forest Biodiversity in Europe SERIES: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.E.21 SYMBOL: ECE/TIM/DP/22 PAGES: 100pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: The forestry world is being flooded by biodiversity information related to different disciplines, geographical areas, scales of observation, organisms and, not the least, to different interests of various stakeholders. This publication aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the forest biodiversity and a variety of forests in Europe. The review of the structural, compositional and functional aspects of European forest biodiversity is the most extensive part of this paper. It concludes with a discussion on the difficulties, improvements and options for the future assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the forest biodiversity in Europe. TITLE: Structural Reforms, Productivity and Technological Change in Latin America SERIES: Libros de la CEPAL No.: No.64 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.G.22 ISBN: 9211212952 SYMBOL: LC/G.2129-P PAGES: 158pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Profound structural reforms have moved Latin America and the Caribbean from closed, state-dominated economies to ones that are more market-oriented and open to the rest of the world. This publication looks at the effects of these reforms in an effort to determine whether such expectations as growth, increased productivity, the creation of new jobs and greater equity have been fulfilled. Focusing on technological change, the publication also examines the impact of the reforms on the process of innovation. TITLE: Structural Reforms, Technological Gaps and Economic Development: a Latin American Perspective SERIES: Productive Development No.: 129 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.89 ISBN: 9211213665 SYMBOL: LC/L.1775-P PAGES: 50 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper tries to develop a simple appreciative model, which explores some of the issues faced TITLE: Studies of EIA Practice in Developing Countries LANGUAGE: E SALES #: 03.III.D.47 ISBN: 9280722980 SYMBOL: PAGES: 328 PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: This manual contains a series of case studies of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practice in developing and transitional countries. The case studies have been prepared by EIA specialists from developing countries to exemplify how the EIA process is implemented in different parts of the developing world and to identify difficulties that are commonly encountered in EIA practice. EIA centers and training institutions are invited to take ownership of the case studies, and to further develop them for use in their region or country. TITLE: Study of Socio-economic Approaches to Mine Action, A LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.B.8 ISBN: 9211261392 PAGES: 196pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The dramatic increase in the number of armed conflicts over the past decade has halted, and often set back, social and economic development in many of the world's poorest countries. Post-war development is often blocked by the presence of landmines. This publication takes a look at the socio-economic approaches to mine action. It looks at how mine action activities are planned, managed and evaluated from a socio-economic perspective. TITLE: Study on the Potential for Hydrocarbon Replacements in Existing Domestic and Small Commercial Refrigeration Appliances LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.67 ISBN: 9280717650 PAGES: 372pp. PRICE: $100.00 DESCRIPTION: Developing countries face an important and unique challenge under the Montreal Protocol to Protect the Ozone Layer: what should be done with the millions of existing domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers that use ozone-depleting CFC refrigerants? This study presents the findings of a technical research undertaken to investigate the potential for hydrocarbon replacements in existing domestic and small commercial refrigeration appliances. It also discusses country field experiences and the results of workshops that could help decision-makers in developing countries weigh the positive and negative aspects of this retrofitting option. TITLE: Study on Underground Gas Storage in Europe and Central Asia: Working Party on Gas LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.99.0.27 ISBN: 9211010128 SYMBOL: ECE/ENERGY/39/REV.1 PAGES: 468pp. PRICE: $300.00 DESCRIPTION: This study provides unique information on underground gas storage (UGS) in Europe and Central Asia in the following areas: new and emerging technologies and improvements in UGS; current UGS status in Europe and Central Asia; UGS projects and technical criteria for selection of potential UGS facilities; regulatory framework; costs of storage; outlook and main trends of gas market and UGS development. The annexes contain personal contacts, maps, glossary, units and a bibliography. TITLE: Subregional Conference on Democratic Institutions and Peace in Central Africa LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 99.IX.3 ISBN: 9211422280 PAGES: 76pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication presents the thinkings of international experts on the issue of democracy and peace in Central Africa. The Sub-regional Conference brought together for the first time in a single forum in Central Africa, members of government, representatives of opposition parties, senior officers of the armed forces and security forces and representatives of civil society. Held at a crucial time in the history of the subregion with Central Africa experiencing violent and repeated internal conflicts, the delegates discussed such issues as: disarmament, demobilization, political freedoms, human rights, freedom of the press and information and reintegration of former combatants into civilian life. TITLE: Successful Services Exporting: A Handbook for Firms, Associations and Governments SERIES: Product and Market Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.T.8 ISBN: 9291370770 SYMBOL: ITC/P9.E/PMD/TSV/97-XI PAGES: 148pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This Handbook addresses the trading of services, aimed at enterprises, associations and government bodies. It provides guidelines and practical hints on successful exporting, applicable to a wide range of service sectors. TITLE: Summaries of Judgments, Advisory Opinions and Orders of the International Court of Justice YEAR: 1997-2002 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.V.12 ISBN: 9211335418 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.F/1/ADD.2 PAGES: 280 PRICE: 20 TITLE: Summaries of Judgments, Advisory Opinions and Orders of the International Court of Justice YEAR: 1992/96 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.V.7 ISBN: 9211335159 SYMBOL: ST/LEG/SER.F/1/ADD.1 PAGES: 120pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: In an effort to make international law and United Nations legal activities more accessible, this publication condenses chronologically in a single and handy volume the case-law of the International Court of Justice for the period 1992-1996. It is intended to be updated on a regular basis. Lawyers, journalists, diplomats, specialists in international law will greatly profit from these summaries based closely on the texts prepared by the Registry of the Court. TITLE: Supplier Quality Conformance in Import Procurement: Guide SERIES: Import Management No.: No.7 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 94.III.T.9 ISBN: 9211150507 SYMBOL: ITC/137/3/94-VII-TP PAGES: 48pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This guide discusses buyer's objectives, contractual commitment, procurement quality programme, product characteristics and quality assurance; the need for identification of products, description of products and of required quality; quality assurance and conformance, quality control, inspection; and contractual aspects in quality conformance. The annexes give sample inspection and warranty clauses, discuss legal aspects of inspection certificates and give bibliographical references. TITLE: Supply of and Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances YEAR: 1996 No.: 7 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.XI.10 ISBN: 9211481147 SYMBOL: UNDCP/TS/7 PAGES: 128pp. PRICE: $22.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides an overview and analysis on drug trends in 100 countries. The presentation has been structured according to: illicit cultivation and production; trafficking, including seizures; prices and value; and interception rates. TITLE: Supply, Marketing, Distribution and Use of Fertilizer in the Pacific Subregion LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.74 ISBN: 9211199441 SYMBOL: RDS/FADI/3 PAGES: 28pp. PRICE: $8.00 DESCRIPTION: In addition to a study on the supply, marketing, distribution and use of fertilizer in six of the Pacific subregion - the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanatu, this publication also discusses the impact of fertilizer on the economy and the implications of its use on the enviroment. TITLE: Supporting Africa's Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development SERIES: Dialogues of the Economic and Social Council LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 04.II.A.5 ISBN: 9211045266 SYMBOL: PAGES: 270 PRICE: 19.95 DESCRIPTION: This publication is a compilation of presentations and papers that focus on the topic, Supporting Africa’s Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development. They were presented at the High-Level Segment meetings of the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2001. The papers discuss poverty, agriculture and sustainable food security in Africa, governance and development, HIV/AIDS, information and communication technologies for African development, education, Millennium Development Goals, economics and investments. TITLE: Succesful Services Exporting: A Handbook for Firms, Associations and Governments SERIES: Services Exporting LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.T.12 ISBN: 9291372064 SYMBOL: ITC/P108.E/PMD/TSU/01-XI PAGES: 180pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This Handbook addresses the trading of services, aimed at enterprises, associations and government bodies. It provides guidelines and practical hints on successful exporting, applicable to a wide range of service sectors. TITLE: Survey of Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean Over Recent Decades (Performance Indicators in Charts and Tables) LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 98.II.G.98 SYMBOL: LC/L.1102 PAGES: 140pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: The material presented in this publication has been divided into five subject groups. The groups include: economic performance of the sector; international trade as it relates to the sector; competition and openness to international participation; human and material resources; and various social aspects, in particular those relating to rural life. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Survey of Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean YEAR: 1990-2000 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 02.II.G.5 ISBN: 9210210441 SYMBOL: LC/G.2154-P PAGES: 214pp. PRICE: $25.00 TITLE: Survey of Best Practices in Investment Promotion LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.D.11 ISBN: 9211124158 SYMBOL: UNCTAD/ITE/IIP/1 PAGES: 76pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: Today, virtually all countries are actively seeking to attract foreign investment. These countries are also more acutely aware of the conditions that are conducive to a favourable business environment and the requirements of the transnational corporations as a condition of entry. Part I of this study ranks both developed and developing countries on the basis of quantitative inflows of foreign investments; Part II defines `Best Practice' in relation to investment promotion strategy and examines the principal components in general terms while Part III examines how the effectiveness of investment promotion practices can be measured. TITLE: Survey of China's Foreign Trade: An Analysis of China's Export and Import Data at the Enterprise Level SERIES: Market Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 95.III.T.1 ISBN: 9291370401 SYMBOL: ITC/229/2D/95-XII PAGES: 152pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication reviews the role of different types of enterprises in the development of China's foreign trade sector. It covers types of trade (ordinary and processing trade) and related customs regimes, explains the logistics of Chinese foreign trade, and contains listings of China's exports and imports. The publication also provides rankings of major export and import products. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 2002/03 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.L.11 ISBN: 9211282624 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2003/6/CORR.1 PAGES: 124 PRICE: 15 DESCRIPTION: This annual Survey reviews economic and social trends in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) region. It evaluates the region’s performance in areas such as economic development, population growth, health conditions, education and gender affairs. It also discusses globalization and regional integration, paying special emphasis on the Greater Arab Free Trade Agreement (GAFTA). TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 2001-2002 PART: II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.L.1 ISBN: 9211282519 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2002/8/ADD.1 PAGES: 60 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: The main objective of this study is to analyze economic institutions and examine their role in transforming the economies of developing countries. This report draws on the experiences of two ESCWA member countries, Egypt and Syria. These two countries were chosen to compare the impact of institutional reforms in a country that implemented a programme of economic and institutional reform, as in Egypt, against a country that introduced only limited institutional reform and gradual economic policy reform as in Syria. The ultimate aim of economic institutions is to promote economic growth and development, which the command economy has failed to do for developing countries. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 2001-2002 PART: Part.I LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.L.10 ISBN: 9211282500 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2002/8 PAGES: 124 PRICE: $36.00 DESCRIPTION: The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. It evaluates the region's performance in areas such as economic development, population growth, health conditions, education and gender affairs. Economic growth performance in the ESCWA region, was relatively meager during 2001, reasons for this slump are analyzed and recommendations proposed to stimulate economic growth. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 1999/2000 PART: II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.L.10 ISBN: 9211282365 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2000/2/ADD.1 PAGES: 92pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This survey is an annual publication designed to provide a review and analysis of economic and social conditions in the ESCWA region during a specific time period. The present survey includes chapters on such topics as: the state; globalization; the impact of globalization on the role of the state; the role of the state in the ESCWA region; summary and recommendations. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 2000/01 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.L.4 ISBN: 9211282314 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2001/7 PAGES: 164pp. PRICE: $36.00 TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region: Unemployment in the ESCWA Region - Selected Case Studies YEAR: 1997/98 PART: Pt.II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.L.18 ISBN: 9211282152 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/1998/5/ADD.1 PAGES: 104pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides an in-depth analysis of a developmental issue of vital importance to the region of Western Asia - the unemployment problem in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Yemen. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 1999/2000 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.L.7 ISBN: 9211282497 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2000/2 PAGES: 180pp. PRICE: $36.00 DESCRIPTION: This year's edition of the Survey indicates notable improvement in economic and social conditions of the region in 1999. The broad areas covered in this year's edition include: major developments in the world economy and their implications; aggregate economic performance; monetary and fiscal developments; developments in the external sector; science and technology; and gender-sensitive participatory developments. TITLE:Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region: Comparative Analysis of the Role of the Private Sector in ESCWA Member Countries with Egypt and Saudi Arabia as Case Studies YEAR: 2000/2001 PART: II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.L.6 ISBN: 9211282470 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/2001/7/ADD.1 PAGES: 92 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This survey is an annual publication designed to provide a review and analysis of economic and social conditions in the ESCWA region during a specific time period. The present survey includes chapters on such topics as: the state; globalization; the impact of globalization on the role of the state; the role of the state in the ESCWA region; summary and recommendations. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region: Economic Developments in the ESCWA Region During the Last 25 Years YEAR: 1998/99 PART: Pt.II LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.L.17 ISBN: 9211282144 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/1999/5/ADD.1 PAGES: 36pp. PRICE: $12.00 DESCRIPTION: The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA)presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and presents a survey of the economic and social developments in the region for the past 25 years (l974-l999) with special emphasis being placed on 1998 and including the prospects for 1999. The countries included in the survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 1998/99 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.L.9 ISBN: 9211282047 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/1999/5 PAGES: 240pp. PRICE: $36.00 DESCRIPTION: The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. This issue corresponds to the 25th Anniversary of the Commission and presents a survey of the economic and social developments in the region during the past 25 years with special emphasis being placed on 1998 and the prospects for 1999. Countries included in the survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. TITLE: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region YEAR: 1996/97 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.II.L.5 ISBN: 9211281792 SYMBOL: E/ESCWA/ED/1997/2 PAGES: 204pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: (see above) TITLE: Sustainable Development and Certification in the Russian Forest Sector SERIES: Discussion Papers on Sustainable Forest Management No.: 1 LANGUAGE: B. SALES #: 01.II.E.29 ISBN: 9210163524 SYMBOL: ECE/TRADE/283 PAGES: 88.00 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication provides information on the most recent developments in the area of sustainable forest management and certification in the forest industry in the northwestern region of the Russian Federation. Contributions to this publication were made by high-level experts from the federal and governmental structures, forest enterprises, research institutes and universities, environmental non-governmental organizations and international organizations. TITLE: Sustainable Development and the Future of Mineral Investment LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.D.2 ISBN: 9280719130 PAGES: 226pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: Sustainable Development and the Future of Mineral Investment explores and analyzes how the concept of sustainable development can be related to mineral enterprises. It discusses a wide range of issues under three main areas: Perspectives on sustainable development; Processes for furthering sustainable development; and Assessment methodologies and indicators. TITLE: Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific: National Policy Initiatives and Trends in Mining Taxation SERIES: Mineral Resources Assessment, Development and Management Series VOLUME: 5 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.F.46 ISBN: 9211199131 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1952 PAGES: 318pp. PRICE: $45.00 DESCRIPTION: The sustainable development of land and mineral resources in Asia and the Pacific is being given priority attention by governments of the countries in this region in attempts to formulate and adopt strategic policy initiatives. This publication presents a discussion in two parts: part one discusses policies in sustainable development of land and mineral resources in the Asian and Pacific region and part two discusses the Asian-pacific mining taxation: trends and perspective. TITLE: Sustainable Development of the Ganges Brahmaputra-Meghna Basins SERIES: UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.A.6 ISBN: 9280810413 SYMBOL: UNUP-1041 PAGES: 218pp. PRICE: $19.95 DESCRIPTION: The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken, poverty will become even more pervasive. The region is endowed with considerable natural resources that could be used to foster sustainable economic development. In Sustainable Development of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Basins leading technocrats and intellectuals discuss how, through cooperation between the countries concerned and by taking a holistic development approach, the quality of life of the people of the basin could be improved significantly within a reasonable time-frame. TITLE: Sustainable Development of Water Resources in Asia and the Pacific: An Overview LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.F.39 ISBN: 9211198267 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/1784 PAGES: 178pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Arguing that the role of development and use of fresh water must not exceed certain limits if ecological balance is to be maintained, this publication reviews the situation of water resources development and use in the Asia-Pacific region. The findings presented on an individual country basis, will prove to be most useful to decision makers and professionals in the field of water development, management and academics. TITLE: Sustainable Development Success Stories: Special Issue on Small Developing States LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.A.2 ISBN: 9211045029 PAGES: 128pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: Since 1997, the Commission on Sustainable Development had been recording and making available, information on the successful efforts of countries to implement Agenda 21. This publication is devoted to the success stories in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). These success stories share positive experiences and encourage information-sharing. They also demonstrate that with the necessary technology and political will SIDS can achieve sustainability. TITLE: Sustainable Development Success Stories VOLUME: 4 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.II.A.1 ISBN: 9211044944 PAGES: 116pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: Sustainable development works when there is sufficient commitment to the concept and matching action to operationalize it. Many successful efforts to implement Agenda 21 have been reported to the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)since the 1992 Earth Summit Conference in Rio de Janeiro. This publication presents a collection of those "success stories" in the areas of: integrated planning and management of land resources, agriculture, and forests; financial resources, trade and investment, and economic growth; consumption and production patterns, poverty, education and capacity building. TITLE: Sustainable Development Success Stories VOLUME: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.A.2 ISBN: 9211044863 PAGES: 80pp. PRICE: $15.00 TITLE: Sustainable Development Success Stories VOLUME: 2 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.A.6 ISBN: 9211044898 PAGES: 160pp. PRICE: $15.00 (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Sustainable Development Success Stories VOLUME: 1 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.II.A.5 ISBN: 9211044871 PAGES: 96pp. PRICE: $15.00 TITLE:Sustainable Energy Future: Policy Options, Barriers and Action Plans - Shifting Towards a Sustainable Energy Development Path SERIES: Energy Resources Development No.: 38 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.26 ISBN: 9211200865 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2175 PAGES: 130 PRICE: $17.00 DESCRIPTION: Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, coversion and use of evergy caused grave concern for the environment in the context of climate change and social systems over the past decade. This publication is divided into four parts. Part One presents a general overview of energy and sustainable development in the ESCAP region with a situation analysis and policy review. Part Two discusses the major critical issues and cross-cutting issues in promoting sustainable energy development in the region. Part Three presents an abridged version of the sustainable energy development action programme, strategies and implementation modalities. Part Four, the final section, presents a summary of the Bali Declaration on Asia-PAcific Perspectives on Energy and Sustainable Development. TITLE: Sustainable Social Development in a Period of Rapid Globalization: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.F.53 ISBN: 9211201179 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2202 PAGES: 240 PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: Globalization has spurred economic growth and contributed to a reduction in poverty in the ESCAP region over the past four decades. The impact of globalization has not been uniform and socio-economic disparities between and within some countries and areas in Asia and the Pacific has widened during that period. To alleviate these negative aspects of globalization, this study calls for greater attention to social development, both as the ultimate goal of economic development and as a means of achieving such development. It argues that, for economic development to continue, social development must be self-sustaining. For this to occur, adequate investment in human resources is required, and the most effective way for people to participate in and make their contribution to social and economic development is through employment. This study will benefit policy makers, planners, administrators, academics in formulating and implementing effective policies and building national capacities for the betterment of the lives of all in the Asian and Pacific region. TITLE:Sustainable Social Structures in a Society for All Ages LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.IV.2 ISBN: 9211302188 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/275 PAGES: 100 PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: This publication is a compilation of the results of an expert group meeting held in May 2000 concerning the convergence of social policies and practices in relation to older persons in the developed and developing regions. The major implication is that societies at different stages of their development have much to offer each other based on their past and current experience, including the exchange of best practices in all areas of policy development. TITLE: Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas: Guidelines for Planning and Management LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.D.59 ISBN: 2831706483 PAGES: 200 PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: Tourism is good business, as it produces 4.4% of the world's GDP, and employs around 200 million people globally. It can also help the sustainable management of protected areas, as a market-based alternative catering to the growing number of discriminating travelers trying to find, understand and enjoy a natural environment. At the same time, our global heritage of living species is threatened as never before, as the protected areas that harbour so much of our biodiversity are exposed to the pressures of unsustainable development. Visitor impact management is ever more important as the number of tourists increases, and their distribution is often concentrated in major tourism destinations in ecologically vulnerable areas. This publication is designed to assist protected area managers and other stakeholders in the planning and management of protected areas, visitor recreation and the tourism industry, so that tourism can develop in a sustainable fashion, while respecting local conditions and local communities. TITLE: Sustainability of Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, The: Challenges and Opportunities SERIES: Libros de la CEPAL No.: 68 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.II.G.48 ISBN: 9211213576 SYMBOL: LC/G.2145/Rev.1-P PAGES: 260 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This document is adopted from The Latin America and Caribbean Regional Preparatory Conference for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in October 2001. It seeks to present an overview of the progress made towards sustainable development since the Earth summit and an assessment of the challenges and opportunities that should be taken into account with a view to the adoption of future measures. The following areas are examined in this document: regional economic performance; the main trends in social development in the 1990s; population dynamics and the challenges they pose to governments and society; the environmental situation in the region from the point of view of natural ecosystems; the development of environmental and sustainable development policies with regard to the institutional framework. The final part of the document presents proposals for action in terms of sustainable development. It also proposes what role the region might play in a global alliance within the framework of the region's own agenda and the global agenda. Tables, figures and boxes are included. TITLE: Switched on: Renewable Energy Opportunities in the Tourism Industry LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.D.50 ISBN: 9280723308 PAGES: 56 PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This handbook contains information on a wide range of renewable energy technologies that can be used by tourism businesses as they attempt to integrate energy efficiency into tourism related policies. It serves as a guide for tourism businesses to learn information such as the opportunities and benefits of renewable energy, what questions to ask suppliers on system configuration and design, and how to select reliable suppliers. TITLE: Symposium on Nuclear Doctrines SERIES: Disarmament Occasional Papers No.: 3 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 00.IX.2 ISBN: 9211422353 PAGES: 48PP. PRICE: $7.50 DESCRIPTION: There is growing concern in the international community about the continued reliance by the most powerful military States on nuclear weapons of inconceivable mass destructive capacity. This publications presents the opinions of four distinguished experts as they try to shed some light on the real effectiveness of nuclear deterrence. They discuss the nuclear doctrines of India, the non-aligned, Russia and NATO. TITLE: Synthesis of the Reports of the Scientific, Environmental Effects, and Technology and Economic Assessment Panels of the Montreal Protocol - A Decade of Assessments for Decision Makers Regarding the Protection of the Ozone Layer YEAR: 1988-1999 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.D.83 ISBN: 9280717332 PAGES: 172pp. PRICE: $50.00 DESCRIPTION: The information synthesized in this report was drawn from the full reports of the three Assessment Panels: the Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 1998; the Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion 1998 and the 1998 Report of the Technological and Economics Assessment Panel. This synthesis report provides a historical context, illustrating how the past assessments reports were utilized by and reflected in the sequence of decisions by the Parties; gives capsule summaries of the major 1998 findings of the three Assessment Panels; and focuses on "the future" by analysing examples of possible options for policy consideration regarding potential further measures for the protection of the ozone layer. In addition, the report includes a section on questions frequently asked by the public about the ozone layer issue and in the last section, the report offers an interesting discussion on "the world we avoided", giving a forecast of what could have occurred had there been no Montreal Protocol. : (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Sustainable Sport Management: Running an Environmentally, Socially and Economically Responsible Organization LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.III.D.46 ISBN: 9280720724 PAGES: 260pp. PRICE: $35.00 DESCRIPTION: Written as a practical user's manual, this publication is a comprehensive guide to managing sport organizations of all types and sizes in a more environmentally, socially and economically responsible manner. It describes the realities and the new pressures and demands on sports managers with a particular focus on the environment, and discusses a new approach to respond to these demands - sustainability. This manual also introduces some specific tools and techniques for managing more sustainably, and provides examples and case studies of those organizations that have already set-off down the path to sustainability. TITLE: Systems Approach to National Accounts Compilation, A: A Technical Report LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.XVII.10 ISBN: 9211614171 SYMBOL: ST/ESA/STAT/SER.F/77 PAGES: 156pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: This technical report,based on the 1993 System of National Accounts, provides a general framework in which the multitude of worldwide experiences in the field of national accounts compilation can be incorporated and thus can be compared and discussed for the benefit of political and technical decision makers. It discusses the national compilation approach, the statistical requirements and analytical features of alternative options, and the concept of national accounts and supporting data compilation cycles. In addition, the report includes two annexes. Annex I presents a summary of practical experiences acquired during the tests of the compilation approach carried out by the United Nations Statistical Department in a number of country projects. Annex II presents, in an illustrative manner, some types of statistical discrepancies that may emerge. It also shows how a reconciliation strategy may be defined to eliminate these discrepancies. TITLE: Systems Approach to Sustainability and Sustainable Development, A SERIES: Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.35 ISBN: 9211213983 SYMBOL: LC/L.1864-P PAGES: 44 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This document discusses the concept of sustainability and sustainable development, introducing the various theoretical perspectives used in literature. It identifies the determinants of sustainability and explains issues such as: the availability of resources, adaptability/flexibility, homeostasis, capacity of response, self-reliance, and empowerment. The relationship between sustainability, development, non-development, and mal-development, is illustrated with the aid of diagrams, and the alternative paths towards sustainable development, for rich and poor countries, are identified.
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