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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: Valuing Our Future: Cost-benefit Analysis and Sustainability SERIES: Discussion Paper Series No.: 13 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.B.8 ISBN: 9211260868 PAGES: 56pp. PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: Among development specialists and policy makers alike, the objective of `sustainable development' has been elaborated and accepted since at least the 1987 Brundtland report, Our Common Future. This publication offers enormous hope that economic practice can be brought into line with new policy objectives that focuson the long-term consequences of economic activity. The author argues for a more realistic approach to cost-benefit analysis that places greater value on the long term and that recognizes the value of environmental assets. Among his many innovative and practical proposals is a new method for calculating `shadow prices' for assets in the future. TITLE: Victims of Crime in the Developing World SERIES: UNICRI Monograph No.: 57 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 97.III.N.1 ISBN: 9290780339 PAGES: 172pp. PRICE: $30.00 DESCRIPTION: With surveys of fourteen countries, this publication presents a comparative criminological and developmental perspective. Its discussion of victimisation rates by type of crime, policing in the developing world, punishment, women victims and crime prevention, also affords a comparison with industrialised countries and emerging market democracies. Numerous tables are included. TITLE: Viet Nam: Transition as a Socialist Project in East Asia SERIES: UNU/WIDER Working Papers No.: 136 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.A.68 PAGES: 64pp. PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: In analyzing Viet Nam's recent economic adjustments, this publication discusses that country's macroeconomic instability and the evolution of privatization and industrial policy. It also addresses the applicability of the East Asian public-private sector relationship to Viet Nam's subsequent development efforts. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Violence against Girls and Women: A Public Health Priority LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.III.H.3 ISBN: 0897145542 PAGES: 24pp. PRICE: $5.00 DESCRIPTION: While considerable progress has been achieved in establishing gender-based violence as a human rights concern, much less headway has been made in addressing violence against girls and women as a public health issue. Changes in reproductive health policy-making will be critical to recognizing and addressing the consequences of violence for women's health. This booklet outlines the important issues involved and looks to the policy reform process as a way forward. TITLE: Violence Against Women in South Asia LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 01.II.F.13 ISBN: 9211200245 SYMBOL: ST/ESCAP/2099 PAGES: 108pp. PRICE: $25.00 DESCRIPTION: In recent years, violence against women has emerged as a grave social problem in the countries of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). While actions to combat violence are being taken by national governments and NGOs, there is a need for regional action to eliminate it. This report attempts to give an overview of violence against women in South Asia by presenting country reports, information compiled by different organizations and discussions with relevant persons. TITLE: Virtual Contradiction between International Migration and Human Rights, A SERIES: Población y Desarrollo No.: 36 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.II.G.43 ISBN: 9211213991 SYMBOL: LC/L.1873-P PAGES: 36 PRICE: $10.00 DESCRIPTION: This paper reveals how new border control regulations, implemented after the terrorist attacks of September 11, have had an impact on the lives of over 12 million people living around the USA-Mexico border. TITLE: Visible Hands: Taking Responsibility for Social Development LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GV.00.0.22 ISBN: 9290850329 SYMBOL: UNSRID/VH-E/00/1 PAGES: 194pp. PRICE: $15.00 DESCRIPTION: A major point that emerges from this report is that development strategies must reassert human values, human priorities and human agency. The invisible hand of the market may be able to keep the global economy turning but it takes the human hand to guide it in the most productive direction. This publication explores the recent efforts to reassert the value of equity and social cohesion in an increasingly individualistic world. The issues discussed include: globalization with a human mask, financing social development, fragile democracies, a new mission for the public sector, civil societies, and getting development right for women. TITLE: Visualisation in Participatory Programmes (VIPP): A Manual for Facilitators and Trainers Involved in Participatory Group Events LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.XX.USA.87 ISBN: 9280630334 PAGES: 168pp. PRICE: $16.95 DESCRIPTION: Visualisation in Participatory Programmes (VIPP) is a new synthesis of methods for improving group interaction in international development programmes. It is directed to everyone who wants to improve the traditional style of group events by using innovative ways to involve people. The interest of VIPP lies in its combination of approaches from Latin America, Europe and elsewhere, all of which emphasize the importance of people's involvement in formulating development policy and in training development workers. (OUT OF PRINT) TITLE: Vital Climate Graphics: Africa - The Impacts of Climate Change LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 03.III.D.31 ISBN: 8277010192 PAGES: 58 PRICE: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: This document uses graphics to illustrate how climatic factors such as surface temperature, sea level and global warmth, impact water, health and food in the African community. The colorful graphics are part of a series coordinated by GRID-Arendal, to turn complex scientific information into easy to understand visuals. This document is intended to educate society and generate discussions in the communities affected by climate change, at the same time enhancing Africa's effort towards sustainable development. TITLE: Vital Climate Graphics: The Impacts of Climate Change LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.D.62 ISBN: 8277010095 PAGES: 104 PRICE: $80.00 DESCRIPTION: Vital Climate Graphics contains extensive graphical presentation and detailed analysis that explain the complex scientific information and theoretical insights, that form the basis of climate change theory. The visual information contained makes it possible to grasp complex facts more quickly and fully than would be possible through simple text. The publication is based on the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), established by UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization. A CD-ROM is also included with this publication. TITLE: Vital Water Graphics: An Overview of the State of the World's Fresh and Marine Waters LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 02.III.D.61 ISBN: 9280722360 PAGES: 126 PRICE: $80.00 DESCRIPTION: Vital Water Graphics is compiled by (UNEP) in order to provide an easy accessible resource on state of the world's waters. The goal of this publication is to produce a clear overview, through a set of graphics, maps and other illustrations, of the state of the world's fresh and marine waters. It illustrates the causes, effects, trends and threats facing our water sources, with examples of areas of major concern and future scenarios for the use and management of fresh coastal and marine waters. Additional graphics and links to relevant websites on topics presented in this publication are available on the accompanying CD-ROM. TITLE:Voluntary Funds Administrated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Audited Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2002 and Report of the Board of Auditors LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: EGA755 SYMBOL: A/58/5/Add.5 PAGES: 160 PRICE: $17.00 TITLE: Voluntary Funds Administered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2000 and Report of the Board of Auditors YEAR: 56th Sess. No.: Supp.5E LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GA/OR SYMBOL: A/56/5/ADD.5 PAGES: 136pp. PRICE: $15.50 TITLE: Voluntary Funds Administered by The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 1998 and Report of the Board of Auditors YEAR: 54th Sess. No.: Supp.5E LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: GA/OR SYMBOL: A/54/5/ADD.5 PAGES: 89pp. PRICE: $12.00 TITLE: Voluntary Industry Codes of Conduct for the Environment SERIES: Technical Report No.: 40 LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 98.III.D.91 ISBN: 9280716948 PAGES: 60pp. PRICE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: Voluntary codes of conduct can be an important policy tool for improving industry's environmental performance. They can also be an important tool for industry to demonstrate that they are managing their operation in a manner that will enhance economic growth, ensure environmental protection and address social concerns. This publication provides a broad perspective of voluntary codes, discussing what they can and cannot do, stressing the need for government regulations. It discusses the range and different types of industry codes and the ultimate role of companies in implementing them. It also outlines the five critical aspects for making voluntary codes effective in improving industry's environmental performance and illustrates how each can be phased in over time as experience is gained and resources permit. TITLE: Volunteers Against Conflict LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 96.III.A.6 ISBN: 9280809237 SYMBOL: UNUP-923 PAGES: 258pp. PRICE: $20.00 DESCRIPTION: Beginning with a brief history of events leading up to the genesis and development of the United Nations mission, each chapter describes the UN volunteer's involvement, along with the personal experiences of volunteers who lived and worked in Cambodia, South Africa, Mozambique, Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Somalia. The chapters bear witness to the vitality of volunteerism and include volunteers' own assessments of their participation and the lessons they learned. TITLE: Vulnerability and Poverty in a Global Economy: Report of the Committee for Development Policy on the First Session (26-30 April 1999) LANGUAGE: E. SALES #: 99.II.A.5 ISBN: 9211044936 SYMBOL: (DPI)990458 PAGES: 60pp. PRICE: $7.50 DESCRIPTION: Globalization has created many opportunities to increase living standards. Yet, it has also led to increased income inequality and higher vulnerability in many countries and has had a profound effect on the structure of labour markets. This publication addresses some of the manifestations of globalization focusing on the role of employment and work in poverty eradication. The report emanates from the discussions of 24 experts in the field of economic and social development, and environmental protection.
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