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Kenya: Atlas of Our Changing Environment
ISBN: 9789280729955 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Through the use of satellite data, photographs, graphics and site-specific case studies, this 160-page atlas highlights environmental change in Kenya. It looks at the country's mountains, forests, water bodies and national parks, chronicling the evolution of the country's environment over the last few decades and the ecological challenges and opportunities facing the country.
Through the use of satellite data, photographs, graphics and site-specific case studies, this 160-page atlas highlights environmental change in Kenya....
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Selected Decisions of the Committee Against Torture: Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
ISBN: 9789211541854 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. UN publication sales number E 08 XIV4; HR/CAT/PUB/1. The worldwide eradication of the practice of torture was one of the major challenges of the United Nations only a few years after it was created. To ensure adequate protection for all persons against torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the United Nations has, over the years, adopted a number of universally applicable standards. The Committee Against Torture was established to ensure that the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is observed and...
UN publication sales number E 08 XIV4; HR/CAT/PUB/1. The worldwide eradication of the practice of torture was one of the major challenges of the Unite...
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Practical Implementation of International Financial Reporting
ISBN: 9789211275711 / Angielski / Miękka / 153 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What was only a vision three decades ago has now become a reality. As of the beginning of 2005, over 100 countries, including the European Union, either require or permit use of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) for preparation of financial statements by enterprises in their respective jurisdictions. This publication has been prepared to disseminate the lessons learned to a wider audience. As a growing number of developing countries and countries with economies in transition are embarking on the IFRS implementation process, the need for sharing experiences and lessons learned...
What was only a vision three decades ago has now become a reality. As of the beginning of 2005, over 100 countries, including the European Union, eith...
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Crisis Prevention and Recovery Report: Post-Conflict Economic Recovery: Enabling Local Ingenuity
ISBN: 9789211262179 / Angielski / Miękka / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Assessing Regional Integration in Africa 2008: Towards Monetary and Financial Integration in Africa
ISBN: 9789211251098 / Angielski / Miękka / 293 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This report finds that although there are some successes, African countries are still experiencing enormous difficulties in achieving the macroeconomic convergence criteria set by their RECs, such as targets on inflation, debt-to-GDP ratio, and deficit-to-GDP ratio. The assessment also indicates that despite some financial developments, African financial market activities remain shallow, with capital markets characterized by low capitalization and liquidity. The report also provides policymakers with recommendations on how to deepen monetary and financial integration on the continent and...
This report finds that although there are some successes, African countries are still experiencing enormous difficulties in achieving the macroeconomi...
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Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2007-2008: Macroeconomic Policy and Volatility
ISBN: 9789211216776 / Angielski / Twarda / 141 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Special 60th Anniversary Edition! The Economic Survey is one of ECLAC's flagship publications, and has been issued since 1948. This new edition covers the region's economic performance in 2007 and the first semester of 2008, and suggests growth estimates for this year. The first chapter is a regional overview, including an analysis of economic policies applied in different countries, and their performance in terms of economic activity, inflation, labor markets, trade and capital flows. The following three chapters deal with the issue of macroeconomic volatility and its relevance in Latin...
Special 60th Anniversary Edition! The Economic Survey is one of ECLAC's flagship publications, and has been issued since 1948. This new edition covers...
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Building Community Resilience to Natural Disasters Through Partnership: Sharing Experience and Expertise in the Region
ISBN: 9789211205534 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Project was launched in support of post-tsunami and earthquakes recovery efforts of affected and vulnerable communities in South-East Asia. This paper summarizes the project outcomes and consolidates the experiences and lessons learned from Governments in the region. It also presents comparative analyses of project outcomes and integration of key recommendations. Moreover, it intends to facilitate the adoption of local experiences elsewhere in the region and to promote meaningful partnerships.
The Project was launched in support of post-tsunami and earthquakes recovery efforts of affected and vulnerable communities in South-East Asia. This p...
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Unveiling Protectionism: Regional Responses to Remaining Barriers in the Textiles and Clothing Trade
ISBN: 9789211205503 / Angielski / Miękka / 245 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Training Manual on Disability Statistics
ISBN: 9789211205480 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Towards Coherent Policy Frameworks: Understanding Trade and Investment Linkages
ISBN: 9789211205350 / Angielski / Miękka / 215 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As economic integration continues, the distinction between domestic and international issues becomes more tenuous. Enhancing coordination and coherence among international trade, investment and domestic policies is of increasing importance for developing countries of the Asia-pacific region to compete effectively and reap the benefits of globalization. This publication brings together a number of papers that highlight the increasing significance of trade and investment linkages and their effect on the development of domestic industries and services.
As economic integration continues, the distinction between domestic and international issues becomes more tenuous. Enhancing coordination and coherenc...
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Perspectives on Gender and Migration: From the Regional Seminar on Strengthening the Capacity of National Machineries for Gender Equality to Shape Mig
ISBN: 9789211205213 / Angielski / Miękka / 159 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The report contains discussion papers and the Outcome of the Regional Seminar on Strengthening the Capacity of National Machineries for Gender Equality to Shape Migration Policies and Protect Migrant Women. It covers issues with which national machineries for gender equality may wish to become actively involved. The publication includes the emerging social issue of migration of female professional workers between countries in the Pacific. It reviews the situation of migrants who are in much more vulnerable situations. One chapter reviews the situation of children and other family members who...
The report contains discussion papers and the Outcome of the Regional Seminar on Strengthening the Capacity of National Machineries for Gender Equalit...
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Logistics Sector Developments: Planning Models for Enterprises and Logistics Clusters
ISBN: 9789211205176 / Angielski / Miękka / 154 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The study examines policy options relating to the establishment and further development of inland logistics centres and dry ports with an international role. It provides the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) secretariat with a solid base to engage in further research and analysis in this area, in order to present countries with policy options in developing inland logistics centres and dry ports. It examines at the extent to which the concept of a seaport can be applied inland. The publication also developed a cluster concept applied to industry, in particular to...
The study examines policy options relating to the establishment and further development of inland logistics centres and dry ports with an internationa...
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A Society for All Ages: Challenges and Opportunities: Proceedings of the Unece Ministerial Conference on Ageing
ISBN: 9789211169911 / Angielski / Miękka / 105 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Population ageing has become an increasing concern for governments in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) region. In most countries, the period which has seen the highest proportion of working-age population, the time of the so-called demographic bonus is gradually coming to an end. While the degree and timing of this process may vary greatly, the change is common to all countries, posing challenges as well as holding opportunities. In 2007, UNECE member States took stock of the implementation of the commitments made in 2002 when they adopted the Regional Implementation...
Population ageing has become an increasing concern for governments in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) region. In most countr...
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Unece Standard: Porcine Meat: Carcases and Cuts
ISBN: 9789211169539 / Angielski / Miękka / 58 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The UNECE standard Porcine Meat Carcases and Cuts offers for the first time internationally agreed specifications written in a consistent, detailed and accurate manner using anatomical names to identify cutting lines. Comprehensive color photographs and diagrams are included to facilitate practical application of the standard. The standard also defines a product code allowing all relevant information to be combined in a 20-digit string. This standardization of the trading language is the foundation which allows the meat industry to adopt modern data transfer methods and streamline the flow of...
The UNECE standard Porcine Meat Carcases and Cuts offers for the first time internationally agreed specifications written in a consistent, detailed an...
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FDI and Tourism: The Development Dimensioneast and Southern Africa
ISBN: 9789211127614 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which they can carry out tourism. The study highlights the main findings with respect to the development impacts of foreign direct investment in tourism (TFDI) in five East and South African countries Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania on income, employment, technology and skills transfer, wages and linkages, as well as the social and environmental impacts among others. It...
Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (...
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Review of Maritime Transport 2008
ISBN: 9789211127584 / Angielski / Miękka / 199 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Review of Maritime Transport, an annual publication, provides comprehensive and up-to-date statistics and information on maritime and ancillary services. The Review focuses on developments concerning maritime activities in developing countries as compared with other groups of countries. In the 2006 edition, particular attention is given to regional developments in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Review of Maritime Transport, an annual publication, provides comprehensive and up-to-date statistics and information on maritime and ancillary se...
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Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation: Dialogues at the Economic and Social Council
ISBN: 9789211045871 / Angielski / Miękka / 295 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book presents the key debates that took place during the 2008 high-level segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development.
This book presents the key debates that took place during the 2008 high-level segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), at which ECOSOC org...
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Demographic Yearbook 2006
ISBN: 9789210511018 / Angielski / Miękka / 936 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This international compendium of national demographic statistics is designed to supply basic statistical data on 230 countries or areas for such users as demographers, economists, public-health workers and sociologists. It contains general tables including a world summary of selected demographic statistics, statistics on the size, distribution and trends in national population, natality, foetal, infant, maternal and general mortality as well as nuptiality and divorce.
This international compendium of national demographic statistics is designed to supply basic statistical data on 230 countries or areas for such users...
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Guide to Clinical Pet in Oncology: Improving Clinical Management of Cancer Patients: IAEA Tecdoc Series No. 1605
ISBN: 9789201106087 / Angielski / Miękka / 51 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This publication is intended to assist health managers, nuclear medicine physicians and referring physicians involved in the management of cancer patients through further application of positron emission tomography (PET) technology. Positron emission tomography is currently used in conjunction with computed tomography (PET/CT), 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) and other radiopharmaceuticals to detect and target cancer more effectively within the body. Its clinical role could be expanded to include a number of other clinical scenarios such as the detection of occult cancers, preoperative...
This publication is intended to assist health managers, nuclear medicine physicians and referring physicians involved in the management of cancer pati...
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Innovative and Adaptive Technologies in Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities: IAEA Tecdoc Series No. 1602
ISBN: 9789201100085 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This publication presents the findings of the Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on Innovative and Adaptive Technologies in Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities. The objectives of the CRP were threefold: to identify decision making approaches in decommissioning projects in developed and developing countries; to improve and expand the database on the appropriate application and performance of various decommissioning technologies; and to address specific issues of individual decommissioning technologies and generate data relevant to their comparison and selection. This resultant publication is...
This publication presents the findings of the Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on Innovative and Adaptive Technologies in Decommissioning of Nuclear...
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