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Achieving.Global.Sustainability:.Policy.Recommendations.. . . .
This book looks at how to achievea moresecurelevel of global sustainability and gathers recommendations
First, the relationship between globalization and sustainability is analyzed, together with arguments on
the necessity of a paradigm shift in economic growth Second, the paradigm shifts in socioeconomic
development are discussed in terms of social common capital, social discipline and economic valuation of
the environment Third, strategies for achievinga sustainable society are examined Fourth is a presentation
on adaptation for environmental change Finally, policy recommendations for global sustainability are
introduced, including those advocating a low-carbon society by 2050, a "Green New Deal" as a means of
integrating policies, climate security, and international discipline.
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Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789280811841 Pages: 374 Price: $37.00
The.Bioenergy.and.Water.Nexus. . . . . .
Energy and water are crucial to development Bioenergy's water demands are in large part linked with feed
stocks such as crops, which in turn has important implications for sustainable agriculture, land use and food
production Land use affects bioenergy with implications for not only food security, but also biodiversity
and the impact such energy may have on aggravating or cutting greenhouse gas emissions Current and
future planning in respect to bioenergy also needs to reflect increasing and competing needs for the same
raw materials for uses such as food, fodder and fibre as the world population climbs to around nine billion
over the next 40 years Combining food and bioenergy productions systems can deliver win-wins in terms of
energy and food security with benefits in terms of livelihoods, employment and greenhouse gas emissions
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789280731576 Pages: 38 Price: $20.00
Water.Footprint.and.Corporate.Water.Accounting.for.Resource.Efficiency.
As water resources are unevenly distributed and, in some regions, scarcity and droughts are increasingboth
in frequency and intensity due to climate change, concerns about them are also becoming more and more
important This Report provides an overview of the public and private initiatives on water accounting and
efficiency worldwidewith theaim of raisingawareness as well as enhancingsustainablewater management
The publication includes three Reports developed by the United Nations Environment Programme in the
area of water footprint, corporate water accounting and disclosure for resource efficiency. . .
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211587227 Pages: 180 Price: $30.00
Decoupling Natural Resource Use and Environmental Impacts fromEconomic Growth
With the growth of both population and prosperity, especially in developing countries, the prospect of
much higher resource consumption levels is far beyond what is likely sustainable if realized at all
given finite world resources Already the world is running out of cheap and high quality sources of some
essential materials such as oil, copper and gold, the supplies of which, in turn, require ever-rising volumes of
fossil fuels and freshwater to produce Improving the rate of resource productivity faster than the economic
growth rate is the notion behind decoupling That goal, however, demands an urgent rethinking of the
links between resource use and economic prosperity, buttressed by a massive investment in technological,
financial and social innovation, to at least freeze per capita consumption in wealthy countries and help
developing nations follow a more sustainable path
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789280731675 Pages: 152 Price: $50.00
WorldEconomic andSocial Survey 2011: The Great GreenTechnological Transformation
This Survey explains why the "Great Green Technological Transformation" will have to be fully realized in
developing countries if they are to achieve food security and rural development, minimize the damage
from natural hazards and extreme disasters partly induced by climate change, and transform their
economies to beat destitution and create productive jobs Avoiding the climate change tipping point will
require fundamental shifts in existing technologies to transform manufacturing, agriculture, living
arrangements and infrastructure and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make more efficient use
of natural resources and derivatives, create less waste, preserve biodiversity and reduce social disparities
The Survey assesses options and policies to facilitate a new technological revolution, and the challenges
societies face in achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789211091632 Pages: 200 Price: $65.00
Transition.to.a.Green.Economy:.. . . . . . .
Benefits,.Challenges.and.Risks.from.a.Sustainable.Development.Perspective. .
This Report seeks to support the preparations for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development,
or Rio+20, where one of the themes will be green economy in the context of sustainable development and
poverty eradication It is authored by a panel of independent experts who examined a number of public
policy options, including macroeconomic, technology, industrial and trade policies, as well as the role of the
international community for promoting a widespread and equitable pursuit of a green economy transition,
particularly for developingcountries By takingastructuralist approach, theauthors underlinethat thetransition
to a green economy involves no less than a technological transformation, with deep impacts on production
structures as well as on consumption patterns
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211046168 Pages: 96 Price: $18.00
Special Report onRenewableEnergySources andClimateChangeMitigation(SRREN) .
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leadinginternational body for the assessment
of climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts Its Special Report on
Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation examines the potential role of renewable energy
in the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector, academic researchers and civil
society It covers six renewable energy sources bioenergy, direct solar energy, geothermal energy,
hydropower, ocean energy and wind energy as well as their integration into present and future energy
systems It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these
technologies, and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their
application and diffusion
Publisher: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9781107607101 Pages: 1088 Price: $100.00
The.Economics.of.Ecosystems.and.Biodiversity.. . . . .
in.National.and.International.Policy.Making. . . . . .
This book demonstrates the value of ecosystems and biodiversity to the economy, society and individuals
It underlines the urgency of strategic policy making and action at national and international levels, and
presents a rich evidence base of policies and instruments and a wide range of innovative solutions The book
underlines the needs and ways to transformour approach to natural capital, promote the protection of our
environment and contribute to a sustainable economy and the well-being of societies . .
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9781849712507 Pages: 494 Price: $99.00
Enabling.Shelter.Strategies. . . . . . . .
This publication calls for a fundamental shift in the role of government, fromprovider to enabler of affordable
housing While such strategies have been used over the last two decades to improve affordable shelter
delivery, there remains few publications documenting the underlying basis of the enabling approach and
how to develop and implement such strategies This cutting edge guide addresses this need for a succinct
reference text on enabling shelter strategies: what they are and howthey can be implemented
Publisher: UnitedNations HumanSettlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
PublicationDate: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211320343 Pages: 68 Price: $10.00
The.State.of.Asian.Cities.2010/11. . . . . .
The Report throws new light on current issues and challenges which national and local governments,
the business sector and organized civil society are facing On top of putting forward a number of
recommendations, this publication testifies to the wealth of good, innovative practices that countries
of all sizes and development stages have accumulated across Asia It shows that sustainable human
settlements are within reach, and that cooperation between public authorities, the private and the
voluntary sectors is the key to success This Report highlights a number of critical issues demographic
and economic trends, poverty and inequality, the environment, climate change and urban governance
and management. . . . . . . . .
Publisher: UnitedNations HumanSettlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
PublicationDate: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211322743 Pages: 278 Price: $25.00
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Green.Hills,.Blue.Cities:... . . . . . . .
An.Approach.to.Water.Resources.Management.for.African.Cities
Africa is currently the least urbanized region in the world, but this is changing fast The urban population
in Africa doubled from 205 million in 1990 to 400 million in 2010, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 123
billion In a time of such urban growth, Africa is likely to experience some of the most severe impacts of
climate change, particularly when it comes to water and food security This places huge pressures on the
growing urban populations This eport shows that there is a way forward for a more sustainable future
where restoration of ecosystems, often in the green hills and watersheds surrounding cities, can provide
cheaper, efficient and resilient water supply systems in a changing world
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789280731545 Pages: 68 Price: $30.00
Latin.America.and.the.Caribbean:.Atlas.of.our.Changing.Environment
Latin America and the Caribbean is the richest region of the planet in terms of its biological diversity
Within the dazzling array of the regions ecosystems lie roughly a third of the worlds mammals and
reptiles, two-fifths of the worlds birds, and almost half of the worlds amphibians This diversity is
sustained by the abundance of its ecosystems and wealth in natural resources and is also demonstrated
in the mosaic of cultures and people that live there The environment of Latin America and the Caribbean
also reflects the interaction between human activities and natural processes, both past and present This
atlas demonstrates environmental change from imagery acquired from remote sensing by different
satellites over many years, or a few days in some cases Through images, maps, tables, graphs and text, it
presents a picture of where Latin America and the Caribbean has been, and where it is now
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789280730579 Pages: 316 Price: $150.00
Environmental.Performance.Review:.Azerbaijan.(Second.Review). .
This second environmental performance review covers the nine issues of importance to Azerbaijan related
to policymaking, planning and implementation, the financing of environmental policies and projects, and
the integration of environmental concerns into economic sectors, in particular the sustainable management
and protection of water resources and the protection of the Caspian Sea, waste management, air
management, forestry, biodiversity and protected areas
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789211170351 Pages: 228 Price: $35.00
2011.Global.Assessment.Report.on.Disaster.Risk.Reduction:.. . .
Revealing.Risk,.Redefning.Development.
The Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is a major initiative of the UN International
Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) It contributes to the achievement of the Hyogo Framework of Action
through monitoring risk patterns, trends and progress in disaster risk reduction (DRR) In addition, the GAR
provides strategic policy guidance to countries and the international community The overall objective of
the GAR is to increase political and economic commitment to risk reduction, as well as the efectiveness of
risk reduction policies and strategies; it also ofers guidance on the most efective strategies and actions to
reduce risk and adapt to climate change The 2011 GAR shaped the strategic dialogue on the DRR imperative
at the international, regional and national levels, and proved an essential source document for the Third
Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction, launched on 10 May 2011
Publisher: United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789211320305 Pages: 374 Price: $45.00
UNEP.Year.Book.2011:.Emerging.Issues.in.our.Global.Environment. . .
The UnitedNations Environment Programme Year Book 2011examines global emergingissues andhighlights
major environmental events and developments over the past year It also presents the most recent data
and indicator trends, providing the latest environmental science The Year Book demonstrates that plastic
debris in the ocean can transport toxic substances which may end up in the food chain, causing potential
harm to the ecosystem and human health It also explores the wider impact of the use of phosphorus in
food production In addition, it suggests that halting loss of forest biodiversity is essential if forests are to
adapt to mounting pressures, including climate change and pest outbreaks The Year Book shows how
cutting edge science reveals new opportunities to mitigate climate change while improving air quality
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789280731019 Pages: 88 Price: $20.00
Adapting.for.a.Green.Economy:.Companies,.Communities.and.Climate.Change.
While much of the responsibility to drive climate change solutions that address the needs of the poorest
and most vulnerable rests with governments, it has become increasingly clear that business will be an
essential partner in preparing for and responding to the impacts of a changing climate and in building a
global green economy Developed in collaboration with Oxfam International, the World Resources Institute
and the United Nations Environment Programme, this publication aims to support the efforts leading up to
Rio+20, as well as the activities, processes, commitments and partnerships that flow from it By highlighting
the nexus among climate change risks and opportunities, sustainable development and climate change
adaptation, this book provides useful guidance to business leaders and policymakers alike
Publishers: UnitedNations Global Compact Office / UnitedNations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211046175 Pages: 72 Price: $15.00
Globally.Harmonized.System.of.Classification.and.Labelling.of.Chemicals.(GHS):.
Fourth.Revised.Edition
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) has been developed on
the basis of a mandate given in "Agenda 21" by the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro The GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard
and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets It
aims at ensuring availability of information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals in order to
enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of
these chemicals It provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national,
regional and global levels
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211170429 Pages: 568 Price: $115.00
Sustainability.Science:.A.Multidisciplinary.Approach. . . .
Sustainability science is an academic discipline that emerged in response to threats to the sustainability
of the global environment Its purpose is to help build a sustainable society by developing solutions to
climate change, the exhaustion of resources, ecological destruction and other environmental crises
that threaten the future of humanity Sustainability science seeks comprehensive, integrated solutions
to complex problems and a restructuring of education and research that spans multiple disciplines It
demands the development of policies that protect the natural and cultural diversity of different regions
and promotes the physical and economic health of their inhabitants This volume offers approaches to the
development of a transdisciplinary perspective that embraces natural, social and human sciences in the
quest for a sustainable society It also strives for a global perspective while incorporating the wisdom and
experience of local societies
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789280811803 Pages: 496 Price: $37.00
EcosystemApproaches to the Management of Ocean-related Activities: .
Training Manual
Healthy ecosystems provide invaluable functions and services that are essential to the marine environment
and to human well-being Unfortunately, some human activities have had an adverse impact on the
structure and functioning of marine ecosystems A multitude of stressors, such as pollution, overfishing,
coastal development, invasive alien species, and climate change, have impaired the ability of these
ecosystems to provide essential goods and services This training manual focuses on the development
and implementation of an ecosystem approach to the management of human activities and their impacts
on the marine environment An ecosystem approach is essentially an evolution of integrated coastal and
ocean management, with a greater emphasis on ecosystem goals and objectives and their outcomes
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211336948 Pages: 298 Price: $50.00
Collection.of.Municipal.Solid.Waste.in.Developing.Countries
This book is intended for developing countries, but, since it seeks to encourage the designing of waste
collection systems based on local information, the approach is valid in any given country The main focus
is on municipal solid waste, which is taken to include waste from households, businesses and institutions,
construction and demolition waste in small quantities, general solid waste from hospitals (excluding
hazardous waste), waste from smaller industries that is not classified as hazardous, and waste from streets,
public areas and open drains It is not concerned with waste from agriculture, larger industries or the
mining industries, which normally handle their own waste
Publisher: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789211322545 Pages: 198 Price: $40.00
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World.Youth.Report:.Youth.and.Climate.Change
This Report is intended to highlight the important role young people play in addressing climate change,
and to offer suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individuals and
collective agents of change within the realm of climate change adaptation and mitigation The Report is
designed to assist youth and youth organizations in educating themselves and to become more actively
involved in combating the threat of climate change It is also meant to affirm the status of young people
as key stakeholders in the fight against climate change The publication comes at a time when efforts to
address climate change are receiving unparalleled attention within the international arena, offering
young people a unique opportunity for their voice to be heard in the debate
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211303032 Pages: 190 Price: $65.00
Global.Report.on.Human.Settlements.2011:.Cities.and.Climate.Change
This publication reviews the linkages between urbanization and climate change, two of the greatest
challenges facing humanity in the 21st century, and whose effects are converging in dangerous ways It
illustrates the significant contribution of urban areas to climate change while at the same time highlighting
the potentially devastating effects of climate change on urban populations It reviews policy responses,
strategies and practices that are emerging in urban areas to mitigate and adapt to climate change, as well
as their potential achievements and constraints In conclusion, the Report argues that urban areas have a
pivotal role in both climate change mitigation and adaptation and identifies strategies and approaches
for strengthening this role
Publisher: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9781849713719 Pages: 304 Price: $56.00
The.State.of.African.Cities.2010:.Governance,.Inequality.and.Urban.Land.Markets
This Report goes above and beyond the first Report, which provided a general overview of housing and
urban management issues in Africa While examining poverty, slum incidence and governance, this Report
sheds more light on inequity in African cities, and in this respect follows the main theme of the global State
of the Worlds Cities 2010 Report Through an analytical survey of several African cities, the Report examines
urban growth, social conditions in slums, environmental and energy issues and the role of urban land
markets in accessing land and housing This Report delves into the main urban challenges facing African
cities, while provoking dialogue and discussion on the role of African cities in improving national, regional
and local economies through sustainable and equitable development
Publisher: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211322910 Pages: 276 Price: $35.00
Climate.Change.and.Global.Sustainability:.A.Holistic.Approach
Climate change owing to global warming is a paramount concern for society in the 21st century, and it is
not an issue that can be solved by individual academic or scientific disciplines working in isolation
Because climate change involves a wide range of interlinked problems, solutions must be pursued in an
interdisciplinary manner This book adopts just such a holistic approach in examining various aspects of
global warming, and offers readers a comprehensive overview of the problem
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789280811810 Pages: 336 Price: $35.00
Designing.Our.Future:.... . . . . . .
Local.Perspectives.on.Bioproduction,.Ecosystems.and.Humanity
This volume focuses primarily on society at the local and regional levels and on a scenario in which human
beings coexist harmoniously with nature This ideal society is examined in terms of the relationships
between villages or towns and their natural environment It also looks at how these villages and towns
can achieve local or regional independence in the face of pressures toward centralization and globalization
This book highlights the importance of developing a society in harmony with nature through the
networking of diverse communities to promote and achieve local independence
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789280811834 Pages: 504 Price: $39.00
Evaluation.of.UNDP.Contribution.to.Environmental.Management.. . .
for.Poverty.Reduction:.The.Poverty-Environment.Nexus. . . . .
The evaluation builds from the widely recognized assertion that poverty exacerbates environmental
degradation and environmental damage reinforces poverty The United Nations Development
Programmes (UNDP's) success at integrating these two aspects of its core mandate is very important for its
credibility Evaluation findings suggest that while UNDP is highly aware of the importance for sustainable
development of the poverty-environment nexus, the articulation of this awareness throughout the
organization is uneven There are institutional disincentives to integration, including UNDPs organization
into practice areas and its dependence on external funding These internal challenges notwithstanding,
UNDP is ideally situated to strengthen partnerships within the UN System to coordinate action on poverty
alleviation and environmental protection
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211263114 Pages: 112 Price: $18.00
Evaluation.of.UNDP.Contribution.to.Disaster.Prevention.and.Recovery. . .
Theincreasingfrequencyandscaleof disasters over thelast decadeposemountingeconomicandhumanitarian
challenges and necessitate effective management of disaster risk as an integral part of development planning
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plays a significant role in disaster management,
helping to formulate and implement disaster reduction policies and support recovery activities in more than
50 countries The evaluation notes uneven progress amongst the UNDP country offices in integrating disaster
risk reductionwithother UNDPpriorities suchas poverty reduction, governance andenvironmental protection
The Report emphasizes UNDPs most important role to assist countries in the development dimensions of the
issue, especially risk reduction and vulnerability It recommends that the UNDP disaster risk reduction strategy
be revised to more directly address adaptation to climate change
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211263084 Pages: 120 Price: $18.00
Marine.Scientific.Research:.A.Revised.Guide.to.the.Implementation.of.the.Relevant.
Provisions.of.the.United.Nations.Convention.on.the.Law.of.the.Sea.. . .
This publication includes, among other things, practical guidance on the implementation of the provisions
of the Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to marine scientific research based on the outcome of the
meeting of the Group of Experts The General Assembly of the United Nations has consistently highlighted
the importance of marine science for eradicating poverty, contributing to food security, conserving the
world's marine environment and resources, helping to understand, predict and respond to natural events
and promoting the sustainable development of the oceans and seas
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9789211336955 Pages: 84 Price: $22.00
Private.Forest.Ownership.in.Europe. . . . . .
Geneva.Timber.and.Forest.Study.Papers. . . . . .
More than half of Europe's forests, not including Russia and other countries of the Commonwealth of
Independent States, are privately owned Private owners play a key role in sustaining forest ecosystems,
enhancing rural development and supplying resources to markets This study paper presents the main
findings fromthe national country Reports and draws conclusions on the state of private forestry in Europe
in terms of ownership distribution, holding structure, socioeconomic findings and trends, with regard to
restitution/privatization, changes of ownership patterns and association of private forest owners
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9789211170344 Pages: 116 Price: $25.00
Global.Biodiversity.Outlook.3. . . . .
This third edition of Global Biodiversity Outlook, produced by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological
Diversity, presents some stark choices for human societies On one hand it warns that the diversity of living
things on the planet continues to be eroded as a result of human activities The pressures driving the loss of
biodiversity show few signs of easing, and in some cases are escalating The consequences of current trends
are much worse than previously thought, and place in doubt the continued provision of vital ecosystem
services On the other hand, the Outlook offers a message of hope The options for addressing the crisis
are wider than was apparent in earlier studies Determined action to conserve biodiversity and use it
sustainably will reap rich rewards It will benefit people in many ways through better health, greater
food security and less poverty
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9789292252205 Pages: 94 Price: $40.00
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World.Economic.Situation.and.Prospects.2012. . . . . .
This Report provides an overview of recent global economic performance and short-termprospects for the
world economy and of some key global economic policy and development issues One of its purposes is to
serve as a point of reference for discussions on economic, social and related issues taking place in various
United Nations entities during the year
Publication Agency: United Nations
Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789211091649 Pages: 200 Price: $30.00
The State of the World's Children 2012: Children in an Urban World . .
The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history: half of the worlds people and half
of the worlds children live in cities today Urbanization is linked with economic development But while
urban growth continues at great pace, adequate services and infrastructure do not automatically follow, with
urgent implications for children This publication explores the challenges to child rights in a rapidly urbanized
world marked by economic uncertainty, unemployment, increased prevalence of conflict, humanitarian
emergencies and climate change It documents and examines existing knowledge and programmatic
approaches to the multiple and complex realities of urban poverty and deprivation It makes a call for area-
specific approaches, grounded in communities and in partnership with municipal authorities
Publisher: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789280645972 Pages: 160 Price: $25.00
Human.Development.Report.2011. . . . .
This Report examines the urgent global challenge of sustainable development, and its relationship to rising
inequality within and among countries It strives to identify polices that would make development both
more sustainable and more equitable The integral relationship between inequality and unsustainability
is recognized The inequitably apportioned control and consumption of natural resources is a key driver of
global warming and yet those who will suffer most from climate change are disproportionately those
least responsible for environmental deterioration The Report seeks to identify ways in which sustainability
and equity can be jointly advanced It examines long-term trends in inequality at national and global levels,
and argues why it is essential to promote practices today that will both increase sustainability and reduce
inequality for future generations
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9780230363311 Pages: 180 Price: $43.00
The. Least. Developed. Countries. Report. 2011:. Exploring. the. Role. of. South-South.
Cooperation.and.Integration.for.Inclusive.Growth.and.Sustainable.Development.
In the light of the current economic difficulties facing traditional development partners and the non-
sustainable and non-inclusive nature of performance of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) over
the last decade, LDC governments need to fashion new development paths which tap into dynamic
growth poles in the South This Report explores the role of South-South cooperation and regional
developmentalism, and finds that, in order to benefit from evolving South-South relations, LDCs need
to transform into Catalytic Development States that are highly sensitive to LDC vulnerabilities and offer
new policy agendas This entails defining relations between LDCs and their Southern development
partners to derive gains and minimize threats
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9789211128352 Price: $50.00
Illicit.Financial.Flows.Resulting.From.Drug.Trafficking.. . . . .
and.Other.Transnational.Organized.Crime. . . . . .
The issue of illicit capital flows has emerged as one that is central to the mandate of the United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): garnered through the proceeds of illicit trafficking and other forms of
organized profit-motivated crime, dirty money promotes bribery and corruption and finances insurgency
It also destabilizes and deters legitimate enterprise, foreign investment and development This Report
provides an analytical overview of the nature of illicit financial flows, a case study of the transnational
cocaine market, an overview of the socioeconomic impacts, as well as the existinginternational instruments
to tackle this problem. . . . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9789211303117
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Sustainable.Coastal.Tourism:.An.Intergrated.Planning.and.Management.Approach
This handbook was conceived as a practical tool to be used by decision-makers and practitioners in both
the tourism sector and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) It provides a kind of "two-way"
scheme allowing for the integration of tourism strategic planning into the wider process of ICZM on one
hand and, on the other, for the application of the ICZM approach in tourism development The handbook
has two main parts Its main body tackles all important issues related to coastal tourism and its positive
and negative impacts on natural environment and society, as well as various planning and management
schemes for tourism, with particular reference to ICZM Individual steps of the proposed process of
strategic planning for coastal tourism, based on the concept of Carrying Capacity Assessment, are
presented in an Annex with all the details indicating when, how and by whom to undertake these steps
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9789280729665 Pages: 168 Price: $40.00
Agenda.21:.Earth.Summit.-.The.United.Nations.Programme.of.Action.from.Rio
The central theme of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), the
"Earth Summit", of 1992 was AGENDA 21 the action plan developed to lead environmental development
into the 21st century with its goal of sustainable life on Earth This landmark publication provides the
complete final text of "Agenda 21", as well as the Rio Declaration and Forest Principles
Publisher: United Nations
Reprint Date: January 2011 ISBN: 9789211005097 Pages: 300 Price: $25.00
Global.Trends.in.Sustainable.Energy.Investment.2010:.Analysis.of.Trends.and.
Issues.in.the.Financing.of.Renewable.Energy.and.Energy.Efficiency
This new Report focuses on the global trends in sustainable energy development, covering both the
renewable energy and energy efciency sectors It shows that in spite of the global economic downturn,
investment in sustainable energy is still strong
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publication Date: January 2011 ISBN: 9789280730852 Pages: 60 Price: $35.00
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Innocenti Research Centre (IRC) Report Card series provokes
debate on child well-being in wealthy countries It provides an important tool to address critical issues
affecting child disadvantage in the industrialized world Since 2000, the IRC has released nine issues of the
series, each addressingdifferent aspects of thelivingconditions of children and adolescents in economically
advanced countries All the Report Cards are built around a "league table", ranking countries according to
their performance on a key child indicator or group of indicators The tenth issue of the Report Card series
(RC10) investigates poverty and vulnerability among children in rich countries using a perspective that
goes beyond the traditional monetary approach and includes measures of multidimensional poverty The
research uses the most up-to-date data for the most economically advanced countries
Publishers: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) / Innocenti Research Centre (IRC)
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9788889129654 Pages: 45 Price: $20.00
Development.Financing.and.Economic.Insecurity. . . .
Despite the rise in recent decades in the average income level, economic insecurity has also increased
True for both developing and developed countries, this increasing economic insecurity is harmful for
human welfare for several reasons Job and income insecurity directly affect the material and psychological
well-being of people Economic volatility and high uncertainty also tend to exert negative influence on
productive investment, thereby hurting long-term development This book sheds light on the causes of
economic insecurity and how better functioning financial systems, more effective macroeconomic policies
and extended micro-financing schemes could mitigate the degree of economic insecurity in developing
countries and overcome many of its negative consequences
Publishers: United Nations and Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9781849665773 Pages: 256 Price: $38.00
Public.Works.and.Social.Protection.in.Southern.Africa:.. . . . .
Do.Public.Works.Work.for.the.Poor?. . . . . .
Public Works Programmes (PWPs) are widely implemented in developing countries, often with funding
from major international donor agencies They provide employment for the chronically poor while
creating assets for the state, offering a welfare transfer which is also a tangible economic investment
This book critically explores the concept of the PWPs and questions their social protection performance
in the context of chronic poverty It reviews over 200 PWPs in eastern and southern Africa, using original
research drawn from extensive field analysis, interviews and survey work, and examines case studies of
six international PWPs in India, Argentina, Ireland, Ethiopia, Indonesia and the USA It is argued that the
current PWPs approach may not look so attractive from the beneficiary's perspective
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789280812046 Pages: 304 Price: $35.00
Report.on.the.World.Social.Situation.2011:.The.Global.Social.Crisis. . .
This Report explores the social impact of the great recession and warns of the possibility of continuing
global social crisis in the face of increasing fiscal consolidation and austerity measures, which threaten the
sustainability of a recovery The effects of the financial and economic crisis on social progress have been
sharp, widespread, and deep Given the fragility of the economic recovery and uneven progress in major
economies, social conditions are expected to recover slowly Increased poverty, hunger and unemployment
due to the crisis will continue to affect billions of people in many developed and developing countries for
years to come Austerity measures in response to high government debt in some advanced economies are
not only threatening public sector employment and social expenditure, but are also making the recovery
more uncertain and fragile
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211303049 Pages: 100 Price: $25.00
Agribusiness.for.Africa's.Prosperity. . . . . . .
In recent years, a renewed focus on agriculture has been evident in policy and development agendas for
the African continent, yet little knowledge has been generated on the interlinkages of production, agro-
industry and markets, as well as the potentials and challenges for developing these This publication
analyzes the challenges, the potential and opportunities of African agribusiness in the current period of
dramatic changes in global agro-industrial markets, and builds a case for agribusiness development as a
path to Africa's prosperity Written by international experts, from agribusiness practitioners, to academic
experts and UN technical agencies, this volume fills what the United Nations Industrial Development
Organization perceived as a significant gap in knowledge concerning these issues
Publisher: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211064469 Pages: 352 Price: $45.00
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Gender.and.Economic.Development. . . . . . .
This Report surveys research and policy in the field of gender and economic development, with particular
emphasis on economic literature and practice It begins with a history of gender and economic development
concepts, and includes a statistical overview of women and men in developing economies, covering data
on employment, Millennium Development Goals, and composite indices of gender equality It contrasts
standard economic approaches to macroeconomy with one that reflects how meso-level institutions like
markets or the public sector are themselves "bearers of gender", explicitly incorporating the production of
human capabilities in the domestic sector
Publisher: UnitedNations HumanSettlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
PublicationDate: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211323351 Pages: 166 Price: $10.00
Information Economy Report 2011: ICTs as an Enabler for Private Sector Development
This Report, one of the few monitoring global trends related to information and communication
technologies (ICTs) from a development perspective, is a valuable reference source for policymakers in
developing countries In the 2011 edition, special attention is given to the role of ICTs in accelerating private
sector development (PSD) in developing countries Many national and donor strategies related to PSD fail
to take adequate account of the ICT potential, which has greatly expanded thanks to changes in the global
ICT landscape The Report identifies four facets of the ICT-PSD interface: 1) ICT infrastructure as a factor in
the investment climate; 2) ICT use by the private sector; 3) the ICT sector as a part of the private sector; and
4) ICT use in interventions aimed at facilitating PSD
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211128338 Pages: 150 Price: $60.00
Industrial. Development. Report. 2011:. Industrial. Energy. Efficiency. for. Sustainable.
Wealth.Creation.-.Capturing.Environmental,.Economic.and.Social.Dividends.
This Report demonstrates that a more sustainable energy future is within our reach, and that industrial
energy efficiency is key It shows how industrial energy efficiency can make a difference by providing a
detailed comprehensive global assessment of potentials, technologies, economic benefits, as well as cost
and barriers to be removed It provides an overview of the policy instruments most useful for developing
economies This innovative work also reminds us that we must act now if we are to unlock the potential
of current and emerging energy efficiency technologies The opportunities are significant by reducing
energy inputs per unit of output we will benefit from improvements in standards of living while protecting
the environment
Publisher: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211064483 Pages: 250 Price: $57.00
Assessment.of.Development.Results:.Lao.PDR. . . . .
This independent Assessment of Development Results in Lao PDR, conducted by the Evaluation Office
of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is part of a series of country-level evaluations
The evaluation examined the UNDP contribution to Lao PDRs development from 2007 to 2010 and
provides forward-looking recommendations that are useful for the formulation of the new UNDP country
programme in Lao PDR. . . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211263138 Pages: 106 Price: $18.00
Assessment.of.Development.Results:.Ghana. . . . .
This independent Assessment of Development Results in Ghana, conducted by the Evaluation Office
of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is part of a series of country-level evaluations
The evaluation examined the UNDP contribution to Ghana's development from 2002 to 2010 and
provides forward-looking recommendations that are useful for the formulation of the new UNDP country
programme in Ghana. . . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211262834 Pages: 99 Price: $18.00
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MDG.Gap.Task.Force.Report.2011:.. . . . . . .
The.Global.Partnership.for.Development.-.Time.to.Deliver. . .
Significant gaps remain in delivering on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the areas of aid,
trade, debt relief, access to new technologies and affordable essential medicines This Report monitors
the progress made in achieving the targets of MDG 8, including continued attention to the impact of the
global crisis on meeting the targets set under MDG 8 and embedding any new commitments resulting
from the High-level Plenary Meeting of the 65th session of the General Assembly on the MDGs into the
monitoring process Policy coherence is a central theme of the 2011 issue of the Report, which provides
recommendations to all major stakeholders on how to address the remaining implementation gaps
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211012453 Pages: 70 Price: $15.00
Economic Report on Africa 2011: . . . . .
Governing Development in Africa -.The.Role.of.the.State.in.Economic.Transfomation.
Many African economies are still characterized by a heavy reliance on the primary sector, high vulnerability
to external shocks, jobless growth and slow progress towards social development It is essential for African
countries to promote economic diversification and structural transformation as a means to accelerate and
sustain broad-based and shared high-employment-generating growth This Report highlights that failure
of earlier state-led and market-driven approaches to promoting economic transformation points to
the need for fostering long-term investment, rapid and sustained economic growth, equity and social
development within inclusive, transparent and comprehensive development frameworks
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211251166 Pages: 250 Price: $40.00
Towards HumanResilience: SustainingMDGProgress inanAge of Economic Uncertainty
The recent global economic crisis has reinforced concerns about the impact of financial and economic
shocks on human development The increasing frequency of such shocks raises questions about
their systemic character and the ability of developing countries to withstand the negative impacts of
economic uncertainty Indeed, vulnerability to macro-level shocks has the potential of significantly
slowing progress towards the Millennium Development Goals This Report addresses essential questions
about economic vulnerability and resilience Most significantly, it explores how macro-economic crises
affect vulnerable economies, what structural characteristics make economies susceptible to the harmful
effects of such shocks, and what policies can help developing economies build resilience in the face of
unpredictable economic change
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211263336 Pages: 276 Price: $35.00
Survey.of.Economic.and.Social.Developments.in.Western.Asia.2009-2010..
This year's Survey looks at the effect that the global financial crisis has had on economies and social
development in the Western Asia region The Survey shows that while some economies have weathered the
global recession well, the impact on others has been significant It is possible that the negative economic and
social consequences of the crisis on employment, poverty, health, education, gender equality and growth
will be felt for some time The 2011 revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and other countires are unprecedented
in their dynamics The consequences of these changes will only become apparent as events unfold A new
model of economic development in the region is emerging and it is critical that it responds to the aspirations
of the people who have led these revolutions . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211283440 Pages: 110 Price: $23.00
The Impact of the Global Financial Crises on International Migration: Lessons Learned.
The current global economic crisis is impacting migration patterns and processes around the world A
reduction in migration flows globally has been reported Migrant workers are laid off, and while some
return home, others stay How to respond to these migration impacts poses challenges for policymakers
in both countries of origin and destination Against this background, this Report considers the lessons
for migration policy to be learned from the major financial crises of the 20h century, namely the Great
Depression (1930s), the oil crisis (1973), the Asian financial crisis (1997-1999), the financial crisis in Russia
(1998), and the Latin American financial crisis (1998-2002) As the impact of previous crises on migrants
and migration has been uneven and unequal across countries and regions, depending on a range of
factors, this Report draws out the wider lessons for policy that can be learned from previous responses
to economic crises.. . . . . . . . .
Publisher: Internal Organization for Migration (IOM)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211036695 Pages: 48 Price: $16.00
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Economic.and.Social.Survey.of.Asia.and.the.Pacific.2011:.. . . .
Sustaining.Recovery.and.Dynamism.for.Inclusive.Development.-.. .
Connectivity.in.the.Region.and.Productive.Capacity.in.Least.Developed.Countries.
This flagship publication of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
(ESCAP) is the oldest and most comprehensive annual review of economic and social development in
Asia and the Pacific It outlines policies to sustain dynamic growth and make it inclusive, such as boosting
internal demand, enhancing connectivity to create a seamless and region-wide market, and building
productive capacities in the least developed countries This 2011 Survey assesses the critical issues, policy
challenges and risks that the region faces in coming months It outlines the elements of a policy agenda for
sustaining dynamism and inclusive development for an Asia-Pacific century
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211206227 Pages: 260 Price: $85.00
Global.Compact.International.Yearbook.2011. . . . . .
Over the last several years, the United Nations has become a trailblazer in promoting corporate responsibility
"In the 11 years since its launch, the United Nations Global Compact has been at the forefront of the UNs
effort to make the private sector a critical actor in advancing sustainability," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-
moon says in the 2011 edition of the Global Compact International Yearbook This publication offers insights
on political as well as sustainability issues Exemplary entrepreneurial commitments can foster and create
incentives for other companies To guide companies along this road, they need a blueprint for corporate
sustainability This is the focal topic of the new Global Compact International Yearbook
Publisher: United Nations Global Compact Office
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9783981354010 Pages: 196 Price: $30.00
Safeguarding.Food.Security.in.Volatile.Global.Markets. . . .
This publication is very timely as world leaders deliberate the causes of the latest bouts of food price
volatility and search for solutions that address the recent velocity of financial, economic, political,
demographic, and climatic changes As a collection compiled from a diverse group of economists, analysts,
traders, institutions and policy formulators comprising multiple methodologies and viewpoints this
book exposes the impact of volatility on global food security, with particular focus on the world's most
vulnerable people
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789251068038 Pages: 616 Price: $85.00
Economic.Development.in.Africa.Report.2011:.. . . . .
Fostering.Industrial.Development.in.Africa.in.the.New.Global.Environment. .
This Report examines the status of industrial development in Africa with a focus on the identification
of "stylized facts" associated with African manufacturing It also provides an analysis of past attempts
at promoting industrial development in the region and the lessons learned from these experiences
Furthermore, it offers policy recommendations on how to foster industrial development in Africa in the new
global environment characterized by changing international trade rules, growing influence of industrial
powers from the South, the internationalization of production, and increasing concerns about climate
change The Report argues that a new industrial policy is needed to induce structural transformation and
engender development in African economies
Publishers: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) /
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Publicaton Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211128253 Pages: 124 Price: $30.00
Establishing.a.Resource-circulating.Society.in.Asia:.Challenges.and.Opportunities.
This publication addresses the issues associated with sustainable resource-circulating societies It
focuses on Asia, where both population growth and economic growth are increasingly prominent in
the global context The volume is divided into five chapters that cover topics related to technological
or socioeconomic issues or a combination of both It provides policymakers, business leaders, and
experts in the field with comprehensive knowledge concerning future visions, initiatives, and practical
applications in the promotion of a sustainable resource-circulating society in Asia. . .
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789280811827 Price: $37.00
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policies that will protect their hard-won development gains and ensure
that progress at the aggregate level translates into far more rapid
improvements in the lives of the poor and vulnerable.
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2011
The economies of Asia and the Pacifc recovered strongly in 2010 from the depths of the Great Recession
of 2008/09 but they face fresh challenges in 2011. These include the return of food and fuel crises that are
threatening hard-won development gains, sluggish recovery in the advanced economies, and a deluge of short-
term capital fows that in turn is leading to volatility in capital markets, the build-up of asset bubbles and the
appreciation of exchange rates. Furthermore, the devastation wrought by the recent earthquake and tsunami in
Japan provides another stark reminder of the regions vulnerability to natural disasters. These challenges pose
signifcant downside risks to an otherwise robust growth outlook as the region emerges as the growth pole of the
global economy.
In addition to addressing short-term risks, policymakers have to meet the challenge of rebalancing the regions
economies in favour of domestic and regional investment and consumption. While wide development gaps provide
signifcant headroom for expanding domestic demand, deepening regional economic cooperation is also critical to
sustain dynamism in coming years. Some of the areas needing policy attention are enhancement of connectivity
between markets and peoples through improved transport linkages, regional institution-building, streamlined transport
and trade facilitation and progress towards a regional energy framework.
The regions least developed countries have not been able to enjoy the emerging opportunities offered by
expanding markets and strengthened connectivity owing to their lack of productive capacity. Besides putting in
place a supportive national policy framework, they need to be assisted in building productive capacities by their
development partners.
The 2011 edition of the oldest and most comprehensive annual review of development in this vast and diverse
region, the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacifc assesses the critical issues, policy challenges
and risks that the region faces in coming months and outlines the elements of a policy
agenda for sustaining dynamism and inclusive development for an
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The Promise of Protection: Social Protection and Development in Asia and the Pacific
The present Report aims to contribute to the policy discourse on the direction and impact of social
protection in Asia and the Pacific While many countries of the region have some form of social protection
in place, only a fraction of those who need assistance actually benefit Still, these programmes can act as
the building blocks for more comprehensive social protection systems which can meet the needs of so
many more It then promotes universal coverage as a way to most effectively and proactively impact on
people's lives, and especially the most vulnerable groups in society This Report also presents the political
and economic case for social protection and the need to bring social protection into the mainstream of
development policy formulation
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211206234 Pages: 124 Price: $36.00
Securing.Peace:.. . . . . . . . .
State-building.and.Economic.Development.in.Post-conflict.Countries
This book studies the processes which lead to the explosion of civil strife and tries to spell out the policy
options available to address the challenges faced by post-conflict economies It calls for a more integrated
policy approach which can gradually repair trust in public institutions as it addresses the vulnerabilities
and grievances that helped start the process Usually, such societies do not have the luxury of meeting
the goals of security, reconciliation and development in a measured or sequenced manner To avoid an
immediate return to violence they must begin the recovery process on all fronts simultaneously
Publishers: United Nations and Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9781849665407 Pages: 240 Price: $38.00
The.Millennium.Development.Goals.Report.2011.
The Report presents the yearly assessment of global progress towards the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs), determining the areas where progress has been made, and those that are lagging behind
It also pinpoints the areas where accelerated efforts are needed to meet the MDGs by 2015 The Report is
based on a master set of data compiled by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on MDG Indicators led by
the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789211012446 Pages: 68 Price: $15.00
Fixing.Haiti:.MINUSTAH.and.Beyond. . . . . .
References to the land of the "black Jacobins" are almost always followed by the phrase "the poorest
country in the Western Hemisphere To that distinction, on 12 January 2010, Haiti added another, when
it was hit by a devastating natural disaster, a 70 Richter scale earthquake Since 2004, the United Nations
has been in Haiti through MINUSTAH in an ambitious attempt to help Haiti raise itself by its bootstraps
This effort has now acquired additional urgency Is Haiti a failed state? Does it deserve a Marshall-plan-
like programme? What will it take to address the Haitian predicament? In this book, some of the worlds
leading experts on Haiti examine the challenges faced by the first black republic, the tasks undertaken
by the United Nations, and the new role of hemispheric players like Argentina, Brazil and Chile, as well as
that of Canada, France and the United States
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789280811971 Pages: 304 Price: $35.00
WorldEconomic andSocial Survey 2011: The Great GreenTechnological Transformation
This Survey explains why this revolution will have to be fully realized in developing countries if they are to
achieve food security and rural development, minimize the damage from natural hazards and extreme
disasters partly induced by climate change, and transform their economies to beat destitution and create
productive jobs Avoiding the climate change tipping point will require fundamental shifts in existing
technologies to transform manufacturing, agriculture, living arrangements and infrastructure and thereby
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make more efficient use of natural resources and derivatives, create
less waste, preserve biodiversity and reduce social disparities The Survey assesses options and policies to
facilitate a new technological revolution, and the challenges societies face in making it consistent with
the overarching objectives of sustainable development and poverty reduction
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789211091632 Pages: 200 Price: $65.00
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Preliminary.Overview.of.the.Economies.of.Latin.America.and.the.Caribbean.2010.
Although Latin America and Caribbean economies are set to grow, sub-regional performance has been
varied In 2010, most economies continued to move forward on the path to recovery This growth had
positive effects on employment and private consumption However, diverse factors came together in
2010 to create a less optimistic situation for the international economy, which, combined with diminished
public spending efforts, suggest a decreased dynamism in the region In effect, the external environment
continues to affect the regions economies At the same time, the relative strength of emerging economies
has led to an increase in the inflow of capital to the region This situation brought currency appreciation
The challenge is to boost investments through increased national savings in order to better defend the
exchange rate parities and contribute to the creation of a standard to support development in the region
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211217537 Pages: 160 Price: $20.00
State.of.the.World.Population.2010:.. . . . . .
From.Conflict.and.Crisis.to.Renewal.-.Generations.of.Change
. . . . In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325, recognizing he vulnerability of
women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict, and the absence (or low level) of womens
representation in efforts to prevent war, build peaceand restoredevastated societies This Report highlights
how women in conflict and post-conflict situations as well as in emergencies or protracted crises are
faring a decade later It is constructed around interviews and reporting in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti,
Jordan, Liberia, the Palestinian territory of the West Bank, Timor-Leste and Uganda, which are rebuilding
with limited resources Somehaveexperienced profound social changes as a result of war and displacement
Publisher: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9780897149747 Pages: 112 Price: $17.50
Investment.Policy.Review:.Guatemala. . . . . .
Guatemala is one of the countries in Latin America with the longest foreign direct investment (FDI)
attraction record This Report reviews the different policies that bear an impact on FDI in Guatemala, with
a view to recommending concrete policy actions to improve the countrys attractiveness and the benefits
from FDI throughout the economy and in relation with the strategy sectors identified by the government
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211128161 Pages: 148 Price: $30.00
Men.in.Families.and.Family.Policy.in.a.Changing.World
Despite an increasing worldwide focus on the role of men in families and burgeoning research documenting
mens contribution to gender equality, the importance of their engagement for work-family balance, and
the numerous positive paternal contributions to childrens development, policy-makers have been slow to
recognize the need for effective public policy that is supportive of mens involvement in their families This
publication aims to promote the knowledge of trends affecting families and increase awareness of family
issues Addressing the evolving role of men in families, it outlines the need to develop social policies
supporting these new roles for the benefit of families
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789211303063 Pages: 208 Price: $40.00
Poor.Poverty:.The.Impoverishment.of.Analysis,.Measurement.and.Policies
This book offers a critical appraisal of the conventional measures and analysis of poverty as well as of poverty
reduction policies Despite greater efforts in reducing poverty since the early 1980s, poverty remains
stubbornly high in many parts of the world This publication argues that the mainstream perspectives on
poverty and deprivation have contributed to considerable distortion and misunderstanding and that is not
unrelated to ineffectual policy perscriptions In particular, it highlights the World Banks dollar-a-day measure
of poverty and exposes the inadequacies of Bretton Woods-inspired poverty reduction programmes
Publishers: United Nations and Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9781849666183 Pages: 240 Price: $38.00
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Information.and.Societies.in.Latin.America.and.the.Caribbean:.. .
Development.of.Technologies.and.Technologies.for.Development.. . .
The countries of the region have substantially progressed with large-scale application of information
and communication technologies (ICTs) to varied aspects of economic and social development: the
installation of digital infrastructure, modernization of public administration, digitalization of economic
processes to enhance productivity as well as the quality of education and health care, and natural disaster
management Rapid evolution turned ICTs into a real solution for the development agenda In the effort
to use ICT efficiently for development, it is important to bear in mind that these technologies are not an
end in thsemselves Should ICTs be the essential element in the approach applied by information societies
to development, or should the different aspects of development rather guide the way this technological
revolution is harnessed?
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Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211217049 Pages: 356 Price: $20.00
Dialogues.at.the.Economic.and.Social.Council:.Achieving.Gender.Equality,.
Womens.Empowerment.and.Strengthening.Development.Cooperation.(CD-ROM)
This publication presents key debates that took place during the 2010 High-level Segment of the Economic
and Social Council, at which ECOSOC organized its second biennial Development Cooperation Forum The
discussions alsofocusedonthethemeof the2010Annual Ministerial Review, Implementingtheinternationally
agreed goals and commitments in regard to gender equality and the empowerment of women It contains
keynote speeches, issue papers, roundtable summaries, National Voluntary Presentations, transcriptions of
other dialogues and discussions, including a video of the United Nations television debate Face-to-Face
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211303025 Pages: 280 Price: $32.00
Evaluation.of.UNDP.Contribution.to.Strengthening.National.Capacities
As countries take ownership of the development agenda, enhancing sustained abilities for countries to do
things for themselves takes centre stage as a critical element of development effectiveness The United
Nations Development Programmes (UNDP's) support to this nationally-driven process plays a critical role
in enhancing its leadership role in capacity development The model applied by UNDP is, however, largely
a supply-driven model which is not bolstered by adequate organizational learning and incentive systems
The evaluation recommends that UNDP continue to enhance its lead role at the international level while
developing and applying a model which is nationally driven, and seek to develop increased conceptual and
managerial integration within the organization consistent with the objectives of the strategic plan Of
particular importance is rigour in engaging governments in all contexts in addressing the longer term
requirements of capacity development
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211263107 Pages: 128 Price: $18.00
Evaluation.of.UNDP.Contribution.at.the.Regional.Level.to.Development.. . .
and.Corporate.Results
In an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, regional cooperation has immense potential
Countries are collaborating more to address challenges that cannot be addressed individually and also to
promote regional public goods The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), structured along
regional lines with five regional bureaux, has supported regional cooperation through its regional
programmes and engagement with regional bodies The entirety of UNDP work and presence at the regional
level has not been evaluated to date As countries are seeking quicker support and concrete results, and
nurturing new forms of partnership in development, UNDPs significant investment at the regional level
needs to be justified and built on lessons learned Assessing the regional dimension of UNDP work and
contribution is thus timely and critical
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211263121 Pages: 100 Price: $18.00
Report of the International Narcotics Control Board onthe Availability of Internationally.
Controlled Drugs: Ensuring Adequate Access for Medical and Scientific Purposes
The International Narcotics Control Board was invited by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in March 2010 to
include in its Report for 2010 information on the availability of internationally controlled substances for
medical requirements In recognition of its importance, the Board decided to devote a supplement to its
annual Report to this subject This format allows the Board to provide adequate information on the present
situation, globally and regionally, to highlight major impediments and to formulate recommendations to
improve the availability of internationally controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes Adetailed
analysis is contained in the Board's technical publications on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Publisher: United Nations of Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211482607 Pages: 84 Price: $12.00
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Population.and.Development.Report:.Youth.in.Western.Asia..-.. . .
Situation.Analysis.and.Implications.for.Development.Policies
This publication is one of a series of analytical Reports issued by the Population and Social Development
Section of the Social Development Division at the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
(ESCWA) It aims to deepen knowledge of the interrelation between population and development issues
The fourth edition of this Report is issued as one of the work programme activities of the Population and
Social Development Section These activities stress the importance to treat youth as a distinct socio-
demographic group that needs to be targeted by specific national policies
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211283303 Pages: 48 Price: $20.00
Economic.Survey.of.Latin.America.and.the.Caribbean.2009-2010:. . .
The.Distributive.Impact.of.Public.Policies... . . .
In 2009, the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean experienced the brunt of the global financial
crisis on their levels of activity However, since the second half of the that year, most countries in the region
just begun a vigorous recovery that should strengthen with a regional GDP expansion of approximately
52 per cent The factors behind a more positive performance are both external and internal in nature
Amongst the former can be included the continued dynamism of some key Asian economies, whose
sustained demand for products from this region has created important conditions for a recovery in exports,
especially in the case of South America
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211217414 Pages: 128 Price: $75.00
Economic.Insecurity.and.Development
A growing sense of increased economic insecurity has emerged worldwide Though many parts of the
world have seen increasing prosperity in recent decades, economic progress has been accompanied by
highly volatile markets, rising inequality, greater job insecurity, and weakening or non-existent social
protection Concerns about income security have been compounded by new global threats like climate
change and increasingly destructive natural disasters The global financial crisis revealed the potentially
devastating risks of inadequately regulated markets Until recently, these heightened economic risks have
often been met with the response that the forces behind them are autonomous and irresistible, beyond
our collective political control This book argues that such complacency is the wrong response to
increasing levels of economic insecurity Instead, it calls for more active and integrated policy responses
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9788125037743 Pages: 256 Price: $35.00
World.Economic.Situation.and.Prospects.2011
The Report highlights the continued challenge posed by high unemployment rates in many economies
and outlines a number of risks and uncertainties for the economic outlook such as a premature withdrawal
of policy stimulus, increased exchange rate volatility and a renewed widening of global imbalances
Against this background, several policy challenges are discussed in greater detail, including the optimal
design of fiscal policies as well as the coordination between fiscal and monetary policies, the provision of
sufficient support to developing countries in addressing the fallout from the crisis and the coordination of
policy measures at the international level
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: January 2011 ISBN: 9789211091625 Pages: 200 Price: $30.00
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the first international agreement setting out freedoms, rights
and entitlements for all humanity to claim It emphasizes the inextricable relationship between fundamental
freedoms andsocial justice, andtheir connectionwithpeaceandsecurity TheGeneral Assembly of theUnited
Nations proclaims this Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all
peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration
constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms
and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition
andobservance, bothamongthe peoples of Member States themselves andamongthe peoples of territories
under their jurisdiction
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ISBN: 9789211012309 Set of 100 booklets Price: $150.00
Global.Report.on.Trafficking.in.Persons. . . . .
This Report will focus on patterns and flows of trafficking in persons at the national, regional and
international levels It will also share best practices and lessons learned from various initiatives and
mechanisms, and give an overview of the international, national and United Nations System response to
trafficking in persons. . . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789211303094
Defying.Victimhood:.Women.and.Post-conflict.Peacebuilding. . .
Women are among the most competent, yet marginalized, unnoticed and underutilized actors in efforts
to rebuild war-torn societies Opportunities for sustainable peacebuilding are lost and sustainable
peace is at risk when significant stakeholders in a societys future peace and conflict architecture are
excluded from efforts to heal the wounds of war and build a new society and a new state The contributors
to this book draw on comparative case and country studies from post-conflict contexts in different parts of
world to offer their insights into frameworks for understanding women as both victims and peacebuilders,
to trace the road that women take from victimhood to empowerment and to highlight the essential
partnerships between women and children and how they contribute to peace The authors examine the
roles of women in political and security institutions
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789280812015 Pages: 380 Price: $38.00
Women.and.the.Right.to.Adequate.Housing. . . . .
Despite the right to adequate housing being recognized in international human rights law, over a billion
people live in precarious conditions many of them women This publication aims to shed some light
on the main underlying reasons for their plight and offer guidance on measures to prevent and eradicate
discrimination against women with respect to housing rights The first chapter describes the international
legal and policy frameworks for the implementation of womens right to adequate housing human
rights treaties, the principle of non-discrimination and the progressive realization of all rights Chapter II
outlines the main underlying causes from discriminatory statutory laws to customary laws and practices,
and lack of access to legal and other remedies Finally, Chapter III elaborates on selected issues such as
forced evictions, degraded living conditions, and cultural and religious recognition of womens rights
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211541922 Pages: 66 Price: $15.00
Global.Study.on.Human.Rights.Institutions.for.Children. . .
Independent Human Rights Institutions for Children, referred to as "Ombuds for Children", have gained
considerable importance in implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and as key
contributors to policy processes for child rights Ombuds for Children monitor the actions of governments
and other actors that affect children, promote childrens rights, and facilitate dialogue between children
and the State Many countries established, or are setting up, such institutions International networks exist
to facilitate and support these efforts This study examines independent institutions for childrens rights,
with a view to informing decision-making It analyzes their distinctive value in the realization of childrens
rights, highlights practical considerations, and identifies conditions for their effective functioning
Publishers: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) / Innocenti Research Centre (IRC)
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9788889129876 Pages: 200 Price: $25.00
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International.Legal.Protection.of.Human.Rights.in.Armed.Conflict. .
International human rights law and international humanitarian law share the goal of preserving the dignity
and humanity of all Over the years, the General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights and, more
recently, the Human Rights Council have considered that, in armed conflict, parties to the conflict have
legally binding obligations concerning the rights of persons affected by the conflict Although different in
scope, international human rights law and international humanitarian law offer a series of protections to
persons in situations of armed conflict, whether civilians, persons who are no longer participating directly
in hostilities or active participants in the conflict This publication provides a thorough legal analysis
and guidance to State authorities, human rights and humanitarian actors and others on the application
of international human rights law and international humanitarian law for the protection of persons
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211541915 Pages: 100 Price: $17.00
Protection.of.Children.from.Violence,.Sexual.Abuse.. . . . .
and.Exploitation.in.the.Online.and.Offline.Environment. . . .
The spread and use of the Internet and other related information and communication technologies has
increased exponentially in all parts of the world This has largely been seen as beneficial for children for
educational, informational, social and entertainment purposes However, the Internet can also pose risks
for childrens safety, personal development and well-being, and has led to them being bullied, sexually
abused and exploited in both online and offline settings In close collaboration with the Child Exploitation
and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) in the United Kingdom, the United Nations Children's Fund and the
Innocenti Research Centre initiated a project to link the evidence of childrens attitudes and online/offline
behaviour, including the risks they face, to prevention and response systems that include legal frameworks,
law enforcement and mechanisms to support the recovery of affected children
Publisher: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) / Innocenti Research Centre (IRC)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9788889129814 Pages: 150 Price: $20.00
Civil.Society,.Conflicts.and.the.Politicization.of.Human.Rights. . .
This publicaton explores violence, conflict and peace It focuses on the non-governmental component in
ethno-political conflicts Civil society actors, or "conflict society organizations" (CoSOs), are increasingly
central in view of the complexity of contemporary ethno-political conflicts CoSOs are key players in
ethno-political conflicts Nevertheless, the precise relationships underpinning the human rights-civil
society-conflict nexus have not been fully examined This volume analyzes the impact of civil society
on ethno-political conflicts through their human rights-related activities, and identifies the means
to strengthen the complementarity between civil society and international governmental actors in
promoting peace These aims are addressed in case studies on Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cyprus, Turkey's
Kurdish question, and Israel-Palestine
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789280811995 Pages: 260 Price: $36.00
Progress.of.the.Worlds.Women.2011-2012:.In.Pursuit.of.Justice
In recent years, there have been impressive gains in reforming laws to recognize womens rights However,
women continue to lack control over resources, access to services, voice in decision-making and protection
from violence The United Nations Womens Report focuses on womens access to justice It identifies
effective strategies employed by governments, civil society and multilateral organizations worldwide to
expand womens access to justice and rights
Publisher: United Nations Development Fund for Women (UN Women)
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9781936291335 Pages: 164 Price: $19.95
The.Children.Left.Behind:.. . . . . . . .
A.League.Table.of.Inequality.in.Child.Well-being.in.the.World's.Rich.Countries
Report Card 9 The Children Left Behind presents a first overview of inequalities in child well-being for 24
Member States of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development The Report Card focuses
on the relative gap between children in the bottom of the distribution with those occupying the median
Three dimensions of well-being are examined: material, education, and health In each case, the questions
asked are: how far behind children are being allowed to fall, and why some countries are doing so much
better at protecting their most vulnerable children
Publisher: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) / Innocenti Research Centre (IRC)
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9788889129999 Pages: 36 Price: $20.00
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East.Africa.... . . . . . . .
This regional assessment is broadly focused on transnational organized crime (including drug trafficking)
issues and the linkages with development, governance and security in East Africa This Report is intended
to provide a more comprehensive and nuanced picture of contraband flows, criminal markets and their
political, social and economic impacts on the regions in question It will be a means to convene strategic
dialogue on emergingtransnational organized crime threats, and the recommendation it yields will be built
back into policy analysis and programme development throughout the United Nations System, including
at the regional and country levels
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Publication Date: April 2012 ISBN: 9789211303179
Regional.Transnational.Organized.Crime.Threat.Assessment:.. . .
Central.America.and.the.Caribbean. . . . . ....
This regional assessment is broadly focused on transnational organized crime (including drug trafficking)
issues and the linkages with development, governance and security in Central America and the Caribbean
This Report is intended to providea morecomprehensiveand nuanced pictureof contraband flows, criminal
markets and their political, social and economic impacts on the regions in question It will be a means to
convene strategic dialogue on emerging transnational organized crime threats, and the recommendation
it yields will be built back into policy analysis and programme development throughout the United Nations
System, including at the regional and country levels. .
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: February 2012 ISBN: 9789211303162
Regional.Transnational.Organized.Crime.Threat.Assessment:.. . .
East.Asia.and.the.Pacific. . . . . . . .
This regional assessment is broadly focused on transnational organized crime (including drug trafficking)
issues and the linkages with development, governance and security in East Asia and the Pacific This Report
is intended to provide a more comprehensive and nuanced picture of contraband flows, criminal mrkets
and their political, social and economic impacts on the regions in question It will be a means to convene
strategic dialogue on emerging transnational organized crime threats, and the recommendation it yields
will be built back into policy analysis and programme development throughout the United Nations System,
including at the regional and country levels. . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789211303148
Regional.Transnational.Organized.Crime.Threat.Assessment:.. . .
West.Africa. . . . . . . . .
This regional assessment is broadly focused on transnational organized crime (including drug trafficking)
issues and the linkages with development, governance and security in West Africa This Report is intended
to provide a more comprehensive and nuanced picture of contraband flows, criminal markets and their
political, social and economic impacts on the regions in question It will be a means to convene strategic
dialogue on emergingtransnational organized crime threats, and the recommendation it yields will be built
back into policy analysis and programme development throughout the United Nations System, including
at the regional and country levels. . . . . . ..........
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211303131
Crime.Victimization.in.Africa. . . . ......... . . .
The Report provides an overview of patterns and forms of crime victimization in Africa On the basis
of recent surveys conducted in 11 African countries, it explores the main forms of crime experienced
by the population and existing relationships with social and economic development It also provides a
detailed analysis of criminal incidents and the factors that may make people more vulnerable to criminal
victimization, and provides useful indications for better crime prevention and more effective lawenforcement
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211303124
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Reports.of.International.Arbitral.Awards,.Vol.XXIX. . . .
The present volume consists of a collection of awards and similar decisions relating to a particular field
of international law, namely the delimitation and demarcation of international boundaries This volume
contains awards handed down in 34 different dispute-settlement procedures over a period of more than
150 years, from the late 18th century to mid-20th century
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211337136 Price: $70.00
Global.Parliamentary.Report:.Parliaments.in.Synergy.with.Citizens.and.Society.
Parliaments perform vital roles in a democracy Their authority rests on their ability to represent and
articulate the interests of citizens in ways that no other institution can However, in a complex and
fast-moving environment, many parliaments are having to change the way that they perform in order
to retain their legitimacy and relevance The Report seeks to provide an overarching analysis of the
state of parliaments worldwide The central theme of this Report is the changing relationship between
parliaments and citizens While emphasizing the diversity among parliaments, it looks in particular at
reforms designed to enhance this relationship This Report benefits from inputs from parliaments,
parliamentarians, parliamentary development practitioners and academics The annex contains key
statistical data on parliaments
Publishers: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211263176 Pages: 120 Price: $25.00
Accountable Government in Africa: . . . .
Perspectives fromPublic Lawand Political Studies . . .
This book brings together a number of leading experts in the fields of public law, political science and
democratisation studies to identify ways of making African governments accountable and describe the
extent to which these mechanisms work in practice It presents new knowledge about legal and political
developments in a number of African countries, relevant to the policy goal of developing and deepening
democratic governance and accountable government on the continent This book will be of interest to
academics, students and practitioners in the fields of public law, public administration, political studies and
African studies
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789280812053 Pages: 460 Price: $42.00
Yearbook.of.the.International.Law.Commission.2005,.Vol.I. . . .
This volume contains the summary records of the meetings of the International Law Commission on its
fifty-seventh session (2 May 3 June and 11 July 5 August 2005) The issues discussed at that session
included: unilateral acts of states, diplomatic protection, state responsibility, reservations to treaties and
international liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211337051 Pages: 372 Price: $75.00.
Yearbook.of.the.International.Law.Commission.2005,.Vol.II.Part.1. .
This volume contains the summary records of the meetings of the International Law Commission on its
fifty-seventh session (2 May 3 June and 11 July 5 August 2005) The issues discussed at that session
included: unilateral acts of states, diplomatic protection, state responsibility, reservations to treaties and
international liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9789211337068 Pages: 552 Price: $90.00
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Yearbook.of.the.International.Law.Commission.2005,.Vol.II.Part.2. . .
This volume contains the summary records of the meetings of the International Law Commission on its
fifty-seventh session (2 May 3 June and 11 July 5 August 2005) The issues discussed at that session
included: unilateral acts of states, diplomatic protection, state responsibility, reservations to treaties and
international liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211337075 Pages: 246 Price: $50.00.
Good.Practices.and.Innovations.in.Public.Governance.2003-2011. .
This publication provides an overview of 144 successful innovations in governance and public
aministration from 50 countries that received the United Nations Public Service Awards, which is the
most prestigious international recogition of excellence in public service The purpose of this book is to
disseminate, through descriptive case studies, information about innovative practices by looking at the
problem that led to an innovation, at the solution that was designed and implemented to respond to the
specific challenge, at the actors and steps involved in the innovation process, and lessons learned Learning
more about how public institutions from around the world have solved difficult governance challenges can
be a powerful and inspirational tool for those engaged in improving public sector performance.
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211231885 Pages: 460 Price: $35.00
Model.Law.against.the.Illicit.Manufacturing.of.and.Trafficking.in.Firearms,..
their.Parts.and.Components.and.Ammunition. . . . .
The Firearms Model Law has been developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to assist
States in implementing the provisions contained in the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and
Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations
Convention against Transnational Organized Crime By distinguishing between mandatory and optional
provisions, and suggested provisions stemming from other legal instruments, the Model Law offers
flexible solutions adaptable to the needs of each State, whatever its legal tradition and social, economic,
cultural and geographical conditions The Model Law is a voluntary tool, which requires careful adaptation
to the specific domestic legal systems in which it is supposed to operate
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211337129 Pages: 180 Price: $32.00
Multilateralization.of.the.Nuclear.Fuel.Cycle:.A.Long.Road.Ahead. . .
The world continues to wrestle with the dual nature of nuclear energy The proliferation risks stemming
from the spread of sensitive technologies point to the need for a multilateral approach to the nuclear
fuel cycle Taking the dangerous aspects of nuclear energy out of national hands and placing them in
multilateral hands could strengthen the non-proliferation regime and provide states with secure and
equitable access to the benefits of peaceful nuclear energy This book presents two studies The first
provides a historical overview of the issue of multilateralization and discusses the present situation and
future prospects The second discusses prospects for regional approaches to the nuclear fuel cycle using
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia as a case study
Publisher: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789290452010 Pages: 152 Price: $20.00
United.Nations.Juridical.Yearbook.2010. . . . . .
This yearbook contains documentary texts of treaties and other materials concerning the legal status and
activities of the United Nations and related intergovernmental organizations It also presents the judicial
decisions on questions related to the Organization A bibliography on jurisprudence is included.
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: October 2011 ISBN: 9789211337112 Pages: 718 Price: $70.00
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Handbook.on.Police.Accountability,.Oversight.and.Integrity. . .
The present Handbook describes an integrated approach to installing an effective police accountability
system, including both preventive and corrective measures, and explains the role and functions of the
different actors in this system The Handbook is one of the practical tools developed by the United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to support countries in the implementation of the rule of law and
the development of criminal justice reform It aims to assist countries in their efforts to develop effective
systems of oversight and accountability within their law enforcement authorities and enhance police
integrity The issues addressed include enhancement of police integrity and the integrity of policing,
dealing with complaints about policing (receipt, investigation and follow-up), setting policing priorities
and encouraging policy input, and inviting external review, including fromindependent actors
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211303070 Pages: 100 Price: $28.00
Organized.Crime.and.Instability.in.Central.Africa. . . . .
No area of the world faces a greater challenge with regard to resource-related conflict than Central Africa
The violence and instability in the region has cost millions of lives, ranking among the most deadly in
recent history All those presently indicted by the International Criminal Court come from Central Africa,
broadly defined, and more children are exploited in armed conflict in Central Africa than in any other part
of the world While the causes of the conflict are complex, there can be little doubt that resource theft
and smuggling have enabled armed groups and have perpetuated an environment of lawlessness and
impunity This Report assesses the mechanics of how contraband and resource smuggling fuel conflict,
prolong instability and retard development
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211303087 Pages: 100 Price: $21.00
World.Migration.Report.2010:.. . . . . . . .
The.Future.of.Migration.-.Building.Capacities.for.Change.
This Report focuses on the future of migration and the capacities that will be required by States, regional
and international organizations, civil society and the private sector to manage migration successfully
over the coming decades Ten years ago there were 150 million migrants Now, the number of migrants
has grown to 214 million, and the figure could rise to 405 million by 2050, as a result of demographic
disparities, environmental change, global political and economic dynamics, technological revolutions and
social networks This Report argues that it is essential for States to be able to develop the comprehensive
knowledge and efficient, flexible institutions that they will need to promote and implement humane and
orderly policies for the movement of people, now and in the future
Publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789290685906 Pages: 290 Price: $60.00
Recommendations.on.the.Transport.of.Dangerous.Goods:.. . .
Model.Regulations.-.Seventeenth.Revised.Edition. . . .
These recommendations have been developed in the light of technical progress, the advent of new
substances and materials, exigencies of modern transport systems and, above all, the requirement to
ensure the safety of people, property and the environment This revised edition contains various new
provisions concerning, inter alia, chemicals under pressure, electric double layer capacitors, mercury
contained in manufactured articles, dangerous goods used as a coolant of conditioner, flexible bulk
containers, salvage pressure receptacles, lithiumbatteries, dangerous goods packed in limited and minute
quantities and packing instructions
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211391411 Pages: 820 Price: $155.00
UnitedNations CommissiononInternational Trade Law(UNCITRAL): . .
Yearbook2007(CD-ROM) . . . . . .
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is the core legal body of the
United Nations system in the field of international trade law It specializes in the modernization and
harmonization of rules on international business The Commission is composed of sixty Member States
elected by the General Assembly This Yearbook reproduces the substantive documents prepared each
year for the Commission and its working groups It also includes the annual Report of the Commission,
meeting records, General Assembly resolutions and Sixth Committee reports related to UNCITRALs work,
as well as a bibliography of recent scholarly writings examining the legal texts prepared by UNCITRAL
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211337105 Price: $80.00
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Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors 2010
This publication lists national manufacturers authorized by governments to manufacture or convert
specific narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, as well as manufacturers of precursor chemicals, on
a country-by-country basis Along with the name of manufacturers, readers will find contact details and
the name of narcotic drugs and/or psychotropic substances each manufacturer is authorized to produce
An index in English, French and Spanish of all substances under international control reported to have
been actually manufactured during the year appears at the end of the publication, indicating the country
or countries in which manufacture took place and the manufacturers involved
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789210481458 Pages: 90 Price: $25.00
SIGNI:.Signs.and.Signals.for.Inland.Waterways. . . . .
Signs and Signals for Inland Waterways (SIGNI) establishes a harmonized signaling system, applicable to
the inland waterways of international importance and coherent with the maritime buoyage system SIGNI
covers bouyage andmarking of the waterways, marking of permanent structures, blockage of the waterways,
waterway signs and marking for prohibited or resticted zones
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789211170481 Pages: 72 Price: $20.00
Blood.and.Borders:.The.Responsibility.to.Protect.and.the.Problem.of.the.Kin-State..
Inter-ethnic conflict and genocide have demonstrated the dangers of failing to protect people targeted
by fellow citizens When minority groups in one country are targeted for killings or ethnic cleansing
based on their group identity, whose responsibility is it to protect them? In particular, are they owed any
protective responsibility by their kin-state? How can cross-border kinship ties strengthen greater pan-
national identity across borders without challenging territorially defined national security? As shown by
the Russia-Georgia conflict over South Ossetia, unilateral intervention by a kin-state can lead to conflict
within and between states The protection of national minorities should not be used as an excuse to
violate state sovereignty and generate interstate conflict
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789280811964 Pages: 272 Price: $35.00
Globally.Harmonized.System.of.Classification.and.Labelling.of.Chemicals.(GHS):.
Fourth.Revised.Edition
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) has been developed
on the basis of a mandate given in "Agenda 21" by the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro The GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of
hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data
sheets It aims at ensuring availability of information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals in
order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport
and use of these chemicals It provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at
national, regional and global levels
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211170429 Pages: 568 Price: $115.00
World.E-Parliament.Report.2010.. . . . . . .
The findings presented in this publication are based on the results of the Global Survey of information and
communication techonologies (ICTs) in Parliaments conducted by the Global Centre for ICTs in Parliament
between July and November 2009, to which 134 parliamentary assemblies responded The rapid growth
of ICTs is changing not only the economic, social and political landscape around the world, but also the
environment within which parliaments operate In both developed and developing countries, parliaments
are exploring ways to use technology to strengthen democracy and encourage political participation This
Report evaluates the progress accomplished by parliaments in their efforts to use modern technologies
to strengthen their institutional role It provides a methodology that can serve as a tool for parliaments
to improve their performance . . . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789211231878 Pages: 262 Price: $45.00
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UNCITRAL.Legislative.Guide.on.Secured.Transactions:.. . . .
Supplement.on.Security.Rights.in.Intellectual.Property
The overall objective of the Legislative Guide is to promote low-cost credit by enhancing the availability of
secured credit In line with this objective, this Supplement is intended to make credit more available and at
a lower cost to intellectual property owners and other intellectual property rights holders, thus enhancing
the value of intellectual property rights as security for credit This Supplement, however, seeks to achieve
that objective without interfering with fundamental policies of law relating to intellectual property
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: May 2011 ISBN: 9789211337082 Pages: 180 Price: $30.00
Highlights.in.Space.2010
This 2010 review of latest developments in space science, technology, space applications, international
collaboration and space lawhas the aimto informa broad worldwide audience of recent advancements in the
manifold field of outer space This Report should significantly contribute to all the efforts undertaken by the
United Nations family, in particular the Office for Outer Space Affairs, in attempting to disseminate information
on space activities and on the benefits involved to all nations of the world
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211012361 Pages: 277 Price: $15.00
Yearbook.of.the.International.Court.of.Justice.2006-2007.. . .
This is an annual record of the work of the Court spanning 1 August 2006 to 31 July 2007 It discusses cases
before the Court pertaining to subjects such as territorial rights, law of the sea and treaty interpretation
A wide range of topics have been covered in the years and each issue contains a chapter describing
the publications issued by the Court during that year
Publisher: International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211700848 Pages: 380 Price: $35.00
Evaluation.of.UNDP.Contribution.to.Strengthening.Local.Governance
Strengthening local governance with a view to promoting democratic representation, establishing
entitlements, and improving the provision of goods and services can play a critical role in human
development For the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to play a more effective role in
strengthening local governance reforms, the evaluation recommends that it should mainstream local
governance into all programmatic focus areas by developing a coherent framework that is firmly grounded
in the practice of human development The evaluation also recommends that UNDP should strenghten
its partnerships with its associated funds and programmes in order to enhance the effectiveness in
local governance
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211263091 Pages: 92 Price: $18.00
Cross-Border.Governance.in.Asia:.Regional.Issues.and.Mechanisms
Rapid globalization has led to increased flows of capital, services, ideas, information and people
between countries Problems that face one nation often have a rippling impact throughout the region
and globally This growing list of cross-border challenges cannot be resolved by isolated policy action
at the national or sub-national level It is essential to forge cross-border strategic alliances and develop
consolidated approaches through regional platforms for dialogue and mechanisms for action This
book discusses regional governance mechanisms and institutional arrangements to respond to
emerging cross-border issues and trends in Asia and the Pacific
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789280811933 Pages: 344 Price: $35.00
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United.Nations.Commission.on.International.Trade.Law.(UNCITRAL):.. .
Yearbook.2006.(CD-ROM)
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is the core legal body of the
United Nations system in the field of international trade law It specializes in the modernization and
harmonization of rules on international business The Commission is composed of sixty Member States
elected by the General Assembly This Yearbook reproduces the substantive documents prepared each
year for the Commission and its working groups It also includes the annual Report of the Commission,
meeting records, General Assembly resolutions and Sixth Committee reports related to UNCITRALs work,
as well as a bibliography of recent scholarly writings examining the legal texts prepared by UNCITRAL
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211337013 Price: $80.00
Travaux.Prparatoires.of.the.Negotiations.for.the.Elaboration.of.the.United.Nations.
Convention.against.Corruption
This publication contains the official records of the negotiations for the elaboration of the United Nations
Convention against Corruption, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 58/4 of 31 October
2003 It provides a comprehensive picture of the background to the Convention and gives the reader an
understanding of the issues confronted by the Ad Hoc Committee and the solutions it found
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 9789211336962 Pages: 692 Price: $90.00
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by.
Inland Waterways (ADN) 2011 . . . . . .
Including the Annexed Regulations, Applicable as from1 January 2011
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
(ADN) agreed in Geneva on 26 May 2000 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) entered into force on
28 February 2008 The Agreement currently has fourteen Contracting Parties The Regulations annexed
to the ADN contain provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, provisions concerning their
carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels approval, recognition of classification
societies, monitoring, training and examination of experts
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9789211391381 Pages: 1,000 Price: $150.00
United.Nations.Framework.Classification.for.Fossil.Energy.and.Mineral.. .
Reserves.and.Resources.2009
The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009
(UNFC-2009) is a universally applicable scheme for classifying/evaluating energy and mineral reserves and
resources it is the successor to UNFC-2004 Designed as an all-encompassing framework, it enables the
incorporation and unification of existing national systems, while allowing their classification units and
glossary to be retained The principal objective of UNFC-2009 is to enhance international communication
by providing a simple, user-friendly and uniform format for the reporting of energy reserves and resources,
using market-based economic criteria
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: February 2011 ISBN: 9789211170337 Pages: 28 Price: $10.00
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This publication is meant to increase the analytical emphasis and to offer some explanation for new and
emerging economic trends This brief synopsis of data and information, illustrated by charts, graphs and
tables with accompanying text, exemplifies the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's
(UNCTAD's) independent research in the areas of its core mandate, namely the integrated treatment of
trade, development and interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable
development, and its endeavours in the area of statistics For each topic, a "Learn more" section highlights
UNCTAD Secretariat activities and points to a selection of UNCTAD publications and reference documents
offering detailed analysis of the issues discussed and means of accessing other relevant information
Publishing Agency: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: April 2012 ISBN: 9789211128376 Pages: 100
International.Accounting.and.Reporting.Issues:.2011.Review. . . .
This volume contains a review of the main developments in the area of accounting and reporting and
also the proceedings of the 27th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Developments
(UNCTAD's) Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and
Reporting (ISAR), held in Geneva The main agenda item of the 27th session of ISAR was a capacity-building
framework for high-quality corporate reporting The study was conducted by examining the corporate
governance disclosure requirements of relevant laws and stock exchange listing rules, and comparing
these with the ISAR benchmark of good practices identified in the 2006 UNCTAD publication Guidance
on Good Practices in Corporate Governance Disclosure
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211128314 Pages: 100 Price: $75.00
Asia-Pacific.Trade.and.Investment.Report.2011:.. . . . .
Post-crisis.Trade.and.Investment.Opportunities.for.Asia.and.the.Pacific. . .
This Report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific
rgion and concludes that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region will
be able to continue strong trade- and investment-led growth With the continued stalling of the Doha
Round, regional trade agreements remain an important approach to controlling protectionism A fresh
look at negotiations of the rules under these agreements in order to make them perform their enabling
role is recommended The Report emphasizes that governments need to step up efforts to improve the
environment for business and investment. . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211206289 Pages: 212 Price: $55.00
Trade.and.Human.Development:.A.Practical.Guide.to.Mainstreaming.Trade.
Nearly four billion people live on $2 a day or less More than a billion of them live in extreme poverty,
subsisting on less than $125 a day World trade expanded at an average annual rate of 16 per cent since
2003 before collapsing as a result of the global economic crisis in 2009 Despite the growth, the benefits
of trade are unequally distributed both within and across countries 40 per cent of world merchandise
exports are accounted for by only three countries On the other hand, the 48 least developed countries
accounted for less than 1 percent of world exports in 2009 This publication discusses the dynamics of
trade mainstreaming in developing countries drawing on the experience of 14 case studies The objective
is to look more closely at the context in which trade mainstreaming occurs, and to identify the common
elements of success in mainstreaming trade in national development strategies
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211263190 Pages: 100 Price: $19.95
Trade.and.Development.Report.2011. . . . . .
What lessons have policy makers drawn from the global financial and economic crisis to reform the
international monetary and financial system and the design of macroeconomic policies? The enthusiasm
about system reform and a reorientation of macroeconomic policies has not lasted Reforms of financial
regulations are progressing slowly and only at the national level, monetary system reform is limited After
an interlude that some considered as a return to Keynesianism, the orientation of macroeconomic policy,
especially fiscal policy, is back to business as usual This will hinder a sustained recovery of the world
economy and open the door for new financial crises Thus, the rethinking of policies and reshaping the
financial and monetary system remain an urgent task The Report makes concrete proposals on how, and in
which priority areas, to advance with the strengthening regulation of the financial sector and commodity
markets, reform of the international monetary system, and the reorientation of fiscal policy
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211128222 Pages: 200 Price: $55.00
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Non-equity.Modes.of.International.Production.and.Development. .
This Report is widely regarded as the most authoritative source of data and analysis on the activities of
transnational corporations, national and international regulatory regimes, and their implications for
development The 2011 edition focuses on the strategic use of non-equity modalities (eg contract
manufacturing, service outsourcing, licensing, franchising, etc) by transnational corporations in their
management of global value chains and international operations Additional highlights include a discussion
of the interplay between foreign direct investment and industrial policy, as well as an assessment of the
origin, rise and global map of state-owned transnational corporations It also contains a statistical annex
with data on flows and stocks of foreign direct investment for 196 economies
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789211128284 Pages: 250 Price: $95.00
Fighting.Irrelevance:.. . . . . . . . .
The.Role.of.Regional.Trade.Agreements.in.International.Production.Networks.in.Asia.
The objective of this study is to explore the linkages between existing regional trade agreements and
international production networks in the region This book provides new evidence from selected sectors
of certain Asian economies on the linkages between international production networks and regional trade
agreements The research project was part of the Phase II research program of the Asia-Pacific Research
and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT) The project focused on only three sectors in five Asian countries
automotive, textiles and clothing, and electronics which have proven to be fruitful areas for the
establishment of international production networks
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211206203 Pages: 260 Price: $44.00
Market.Access,.Transparency.and.Fairness.in.Global.Trade:.Export.Impact.for.Good
This new Report concludes that "market access begins at home" It argues that further reducing
barriers to trade between developing countries needs to be an essential part of the way forward The
report is the first of an annual series on market access issues and focuses on reducing global poverty
by improving market entry and trade transparency for developing countries In this Report, a new
methodology was applied, offering more accurate estimates of global poverty distribution and the
impact of export growth on poverty
Publisher: International Trade Centre (ITC)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789291373871 Pages: 160 Price: $70.00
The.Financial.and.Economic.Crisis.of.2008-2009.and.Developing.Countries
This book examines how developing countries were affected by the global economic and financial crisis It
reflects on lessons learnt and on the policy agenda necessary for supporting such countries Contributions
fall into three categories: 1) general issues on the causes of the crisis and its transmission to the developing
world; 2) country and regional case studies; and 3) policy recommendations It is found that there is
widespread awareness of a growing wedge between financial-sector growth and the real economy in many
countries, which call for a rethinking of approaches to financial liberalization Also, in the same way as the
roles of business and the State need to be rebalanced at the national level, economic globalization requires
enhanced global governance Finally, the macroeconomic strategies of developing countries may need
redirecting towards greater emphasis on employment creation and active domestic demand management
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211128185 Pages: 340 Price: $27.00
Review.of.Maritime.Transport.2010
More than 80 per cent of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and an even higher percentage of
developing-country trade is carried in ships This annual publication is an important source of information
on this vital sector It closely monitors developments affecting world seaborne trade, freight rates, ports,
surface transport, and logistics services, as well as trends in ship ownership and control and fleet age,
tonnage supply, and productivity The Review contains a chapter on legal and regulatory developments
and each year includes a chapter highlighting a different region In 2010, the focus is on Asia and the Pacific
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Secretariat (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: April 2011 ISBN: 9789211128109 Pages: 212 Price: $95.00
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Many illicit drug markets have reached global dimensions and require control strategies on a
comparable scale In that context, there is a need to better understand these transnational markets
and the manner in which they operate This annual Report is a contribution towards that objective
It presents comprehensive information on the illicit drug situation and provides detailed estimates
and trend analysis on production, trafficking and consumption in the opium/heroin, coca/cocaine,
cannabis and amphetamine-type stimulants markets
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: June 2012 ISBN: 9789211482676 Price: $70.00
United.Nations.Demographic.Yearbook.2009-2010. . . .
This Demographic Yearbook is the the sixty-first in a series published since 1948 Through the cooperation
with thenational statistical offices, official demographic statistics arecompiled in theYearbook, as available,
for more than 230 countries and areas of the world This edition of the Yearbook contains chapters on
the population size and distribution, the population of capital cities, fertility, foetal mortality, infant and
maternal mortality, general mortality, nuptiality and divorce
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: February 2012 ISBN: 9789210511049 Pages: 800 Price: $120.00
UNAIDS.World.AIDS.Day.Report.2011:.. . . . . . .
Harnessing.Science.to.Reach.the.Targets.of.the.2011.Political.Declaration.
The first of a new series, this Report sets benchmarks and provides forward-looking analysis of the 2015
targets set by the United Nations General Assembly in its 2011 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS The
UNAIDS Report asks "how will we get there?" and presents key data and illustrative figures covering the
decade 2006 to 2015 An incisive narrative examines the new global targets in the Political Declaration
and in the UNAIDS strategy on AIDS, and it reviews options and implications to stop the AIDS epidemic
Numerical targets are charted and their implications reviewed for each region
Publisher: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Publication Date: November 2011 Pages: 36 Price: $30.00
State.of.the.World.Population.Report.2011. . . . .
In late 2011, the global population will reach 7 billion, up from 6 billion in barely 12 years This Report
examines how the world got to this milestone, mentioning factors such as the large strides in health care
that allow older people to live longer, more children to survive to adulthood and beyond, as well as policies
and other initiatives that allow women to play a stronger role in society This overview includes analysis
of the latest demographic trends, such as the unprecedented "youth bulge", as well as projections and
implications for the quality of life of women, men and young people The Report will include original
reporting from China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, India, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria and the Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Publisher: UnitedNations PopulationFund(UNFPA)
PublicationDate: October 2011 ISBN: 9780897149907 Pages: 112 Price: $24.00
Global.Report.on.Homicide. . . . . . . .
Due to its serious nature and recording by multiple data sources (police and public health), intentional
homicide is widely accepted as one of the most accurate, reliable and comparable crime indicators for
world crime trends and patterns Using data from the United Nations Surveys on Crime Trends and the
Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (UN-CTS) and the latest "homicide statistics" dataset of the United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Report provides a global overview of levels and trends of intentional
homicide and its relationshipwith, and impact on, human development The Report also examines the links
between homicide and forms of organized crime, including drug trafficking, as well as the use of firearms It
describes characteristics of homicide victims and perpetrators (including from the gender perspective) as
well as detailed data on homicide location. . . . .
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211303100
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Amphetamines.and.Ecstasy:.2011.Global.ATS.Assessment. . .
This Report, which is produced in triennial intervals, provides an overview of the global manufacture,
trade and use of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) and ecstasy, highlighting the nature of the ATS
threat and the impact of ATS use on society Sections show regional trends for Asia, Oceania, the Near
and Middle East/South-West Asia, Europe, Africa, North America and Central and South America and
the Caribbean Focus is on countries and regions where available data suggest that the most significant
changes have occurred over the past five years Beyond this regional focus, the Report highlights
manufacturing methods and trends in precursors The constraints of ATS-related data gathering, the
central role of qualitative information and forensic data to understand the range of products available in
illicit ATS markets are also covered in the Report
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211482652 Pages: 100 Price: $28.00
Global.Afghan.Opium.Trade:.A.Threat.Assessment. . .
Opiates originating in Afghanistan threaten the health and well-being of people in many regions of the
world Their illicit trade also adversely impacts governance, security, stability and development in
Afghanistan, its neighbours, the broader region and beyond This publication covers worldwide flows of
Afghan opiates, as well as trafficking in precursor chemicals used to turn opium into heroin By providing
a better understanding of the global impact of Afghan opiates, this Report can help the international
community identify vulnerabilities and possible countermeasures
Publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211482638 Pages: 280 Price: $70.00
AIDS.at.30:.Nations.at.the.Crossroads. . . . . .
This book provides evidence of how much we have achieved in providing universal access and weighs
that against our vision for the future: zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related
deaths This Report contains scientific analysis, personal insights from world leaders and the results of
extensive national and regional consultations at the front lines of the AIDS response While perspectives
differ, one simple truth emerges: we cannot break the arc of this epidemic where five people were
newly infected for every three starting treatment in 2010 if we adopt a "business as usual" approach
Publisher: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789291738953 Pages: 132 Price: $30.00
30:.UNAIDS.Outlook.Report.2011. . . . . .
UNAIDS commemorates 30 years of the AIDS epidemic by publishing a compilation of 30 milestones,
thoughts, images, words, artworks, breakthroughs, inspirations and ideas in response The special edition
of Outlook illustrates timelines on three issues that have shaped the AIDS response the evolution of
access to antiretroviral treatment, HIV/Tuberculosis and the use of condoms It presents a range of posters
from around the world that show the diverse visual strategies used over the years to communicate
messages on AIDS awareness and safer sex Two chapters in the book bring out the human face of the
epidemic Six activists who have lost their lives to AIDS are remembered through their writings, speeches
and recollections by their friends The book also presents an analysis of current HIV prevention approaches,
human rights and AIDS, gender disparities, HIV data, resources available for the AIDS response and recent
advancements in the field of science
Publisher: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789291738915 Pages: 232 Price: $50.00
HIV.in.Asia.and.the.Pacific:.Getting.to.Zero.. . . . .
This regional Report features an update on the regional epidemic and response and aims to provide
perspectives on the situations, opportunities and challenges currently at play to build understanding,
inform discussion and inspire ongoing commitment for actions that will halt HIV and get Asia and the
Pacific "to Zero" . . . . . . . . .
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Publication Date: August 2011 ISBN: 9789291739035 Pages: 142 Price: $40.00
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Today, around the world, there are 5 million young men and women living with HIV This publication
examines the state of the HIV epidemic among young people, highlighting the challenges they face and
presenting solutions informed by evidence of what works with different age groups and in different
epidemic settings The Report outlines key steps towards building a continuum of HIV prevention that can
help keep children HIV-free as they develop into young adults
Publisher: United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
Publication Date: July 2011 ISBN: 9789280645866 Pages: 64 Price: $15.00
Population.Situation.Analysis.(PSA):.A.Conceptual.and.Methodological.Guide
The Population Situation Analysis (PSA) provides the basis for an integrated appraisal of the population and
reproductive health dynamics and their impacts on poverty, inequality and development By integrating a
micro- and macro-analytical approach, the PSA clarifies the interactions between individual behaviour and
demographic dynamics The PSA responds to demand by countries that international cooperation should
promote national capacity-building and recognize national ownership and leadership as prerequisites for
development, in accordance with the principles agreed at the International Conference on Population and
Development (ICPD) and the Millennium Declaration This manual contributes to more efficient evidence-
based programming, which relies on increased capacity for data generation and new databases
Publisher: United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9780897149884 Pages: 162 Price: $48.00
World.Drug.Report.2011.
Many illicit drug markets have reached global dimensions and require control strategies on a comparable
scale In that context, there is a need to better understand these transnational markets and the manner in
which they operate The annual Report, produced by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, is a
contribution towards that objective It provides an overview of the illicit drug situation worldwide and
regionally, analytical discussions of the key transnational drug markets and statistical trends for all major
drug categories
Publisher: United Nations Ofce on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211482621 Pages: 268 Price: $70.00
State.of.the.World.Population.2010:.. . . . . .
From.Conflict.and.Crisis.to.Renewal.-.Generations.of.Change
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In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325, recognizing the vulnerability of
women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict, and the absence (or low level) of womens
representation in efforts to prevent war, build peaceand restoredevastated societies This Report highlights
how women in conflict and post-conflict situations as well as in emergencies or protracted crises are
faring a decade later It is constructed around interviews and reporting in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti,
Jordan, Liberia, the Palestinian territory of the West Bank, Timor-Leste and Uganda, which are rebuilding
with limited resources Somehaveexperienced profound social changes as a result of war and displacement
Publisher: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9780897149747 Pages: 112 Price: $17.50
World.Fertility.Report.2007.(Includes.CD-ROM). . . . .
This.second Report presents a compilation of key indicators of fertility, nuptiality, contraceptive use and
population policies regarding childbearing for 192 countries The data cover the extremes of a period, from
the 1970s to the early years of the 21st century, of unprecedented changes in reproductive behaviour A
CD-ROM is included that contains a comprehensive set of indicators related to childbearing
Publisher: United Nations
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UNCTAD.Handbook.of.Statistics.2012. . . . . . .
This Handbook provides a comprehensive, reliable, coherent and comparable collection of statistical
data relevant to the analysis of international trade, investment and development, for individual
countries and for economic and trade groupings The publication presents consolidated reference
statistics considered of particular importance for describing how developing countries have evolved
in the context of globalization for the following subjects: international merchandise trade, export
and import structure by products and by regions of origin and destination, and related concentration
and diversification indices; volume and unit value indices of exports and imports, terms of trade and
purchasing power indices of exports; international trade in services; commodity prices and relevant
price indices; international financial data: current accounts
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789211128369 Pages: 500 Price: $130.00
National.Accounts.Statistics:.Main.Aggregates.and.Detailed.Tables.2010...
(Five-volume.Set). . . . . . . .
The publication contains detailed official national accounts data for 198 countries or areas of the world
for the years 1999 to 2010 It is a valuable source of information on the state and structure of economies
worldwide Each country chapter contains a write-up on the methodology and data sources which are
used to compile the national accounts A summary of the United Nations System of National Accounts
conceptual framework, classifications and definitions is also included in the publication
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789211615555 Pages: 4250 Price: $350.00
Statistical.Yearbook:.Fifty-fourth.Issue. . . . . .
This Yearbook is an annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social and environmental
statistics on over 200 countries and areas, compiled from sources including United Nations agencies and
other international, national and specialized institutions The 54th edition contains data available to the
Statistics Division as of 31 December 2010 and presents them in 70 tables on topics such as: agriculture,
forestry and fishing; communication; development assistance; education; energy; environment; finance;
gender; international tourism; labour force; manufacturing; national accounts; population; prices; science
and technology; and transport The number of years of data shown in the tables varies from one to ten,
with most tables covering the period up to 2008 or 2009 Accompanying the tables are technical notes
providing brief descriptions of major statistical concepts, definitions and classifications
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789210612845 Pages: 816 Price: $155.00
Industrial.Commodity.Statistics.Yearbook.2008. . . . .
This publication provides statistics on the production of about 600 major industrial commodities Data
are provided for the ten-year period of 1999-2008 for approximately 200 countries and territories The
commodities have been selected on the basis of their importance in world production and trade This
edition is the fourth to provide data on the value of industrial production The Yearbook is organized in
two volumes: Volume I - Physical Quantity Data and Volume II - Monetary Value Data The publication also
contains correspondencetables that allow theuser to link theinformation provided to other internationally-
used product classifications
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789210613019 Price: $160.00
UNCTAD.Handbook.of.Statistics.2011.(Includes.DVD). . . .
This publication provides a comprehensive, reliable, coherent and comparable collection of reference
statistics considered of particular importance for describing how developing countries have evolved in
the context of globalization for the following subjects: international merchandise trade, export and
import structure by products and by regions of origin and destination, and related concentration and
diversification indices; volume and unit value indices of exports and imports, terms of trade and purchasing
power; indices of exports; international trade in services; commodity prices and relevant price indices;
international financial data; current accounts, capital and financial accounts, foreign direct investment,
external indebtedness, workers remittances, and indicators of development like GDP and population and
labour force
Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publication Date: December 2011 ISBN: 9789211128291 Pages: 556 Price: $130.00
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The International Recommendations for Water Statistics (IRWS) were developed to assist countries
establish and strengthen information system for water, which in turn support the design and evaluation
of better water policies In particular, these recommendations: a) support the collection, compilation and
dissemination of internationally comparable water statistics in countries; b) support the implementation
of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounts for Water (SEEA-Water); and c) provide the necessary
information for deriving coherent and consistent indicators, enabling comparisons over time and between
countries from an agreed list of data items The IRWS consolidate the experiences and practices of countries
and international organizations in water statistics The United Nations Statistical Commission is the highest
decision-making body for international statistical activities, especially the setting of statistical standards
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9789211615456 Pages: 226 Price: $49.00
International.Merchandise.Trade.Statistics:.Concepts.and.Definitions.2010.
This edition provides a comprehensive methodological framework for collection and compilation of
international merchandise trade statistics in all countries, irrespective of the level of development of their
statistical system The conceptual framework reflects both the multipurpose nature of these statistics
and concern for availability of the adequate data sources and data compilation procedures It is intended
primarily for the producers of international trade statistics, particularly the staff of national statistical offices
and/or customs involved in the collection and compilation of merchandise trade statistics, but may be also
useful to researchers and other users interested in better understanding the nature of trade statistics.
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9789211615418 Pages: 126 Price: $24.00
Manual.on.Statistics.of.International.Trade.in.Services.2010. . . .
This Manual addresses the needs of a variety of producers and users of such statistics While it is primarily a
guide for statistical compilers, it is also a useful tool for governments and international organizations that
use statistical information in connection with international negotiations on trade in services Furthermore,
it can help enterprises and others that need to monitor developments in international services markets
The annex presenting the nature and purpose of the Tourism Satellite Account has been updated.
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN: 9789211615425 Pages: 244 Price: $37.00.
Statistical.Yearbook.for.Asia.and.the.Pacific.2011. . . . .
This Statistical Yearbook presents data for the 58 regional Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific (ESCAP) member countries, as well as world, regional, sub-regional and economic aggregates
for comparison It offers current trends and emerging topics in the Asia-Pacific, grouped around the
themes of people, the environment, the economy and connectivity It provides the international and
regional community with key indicators, objective analyses of the current trends and emerging issues,
along with data and charts In order to maximize the comparability, the Yearbook data is sourced
exclusively from international agencies that adhere to the official global statistical standards
Publisher: United Nations
Publication Date: September 2011 ISBN: 9789211206296 Pages: 240 Price: $90.00
African.Statistical.Yearbook.2011. . . . . . .
The African Statistical Yearbook aims to break with past practices, whereby each regional/subregional
organization published their own statistical data on African countries It is expected that the joint collection
and sharing of data between regional institutions will promote a wider use of country data, reduce costs
and significantly improve the quality of the data, leading to better monitoring of development initiatives
on the continent The data in this issue of the Yearbook are arranged generally for the years 2002 to 2010 or
for the last eight years. . . . . . . .
Publisher: United Nations
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This Report contains energy balances for about 115 developing countries, showing energy production,
trade, conversion and consumption for each fuel used in the country, as well as electricity profiles for about
190 countries, providing detailed information on production trade and consumption of electricity, net
installed capacity and thermal power plant input for selected developing and developed countries This
publication is bilingual (English and French) and is available in printed and electronic (PDF format) versions