UNDOC, Current Index
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Page : 824 pages
File Size : 11,93 MB
Release : 1996
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United Nations Documents Index
Author : Dag Hammarskjöld Library
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Page : 500 pages
File Size : 18,39 MB
Release : 1998
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Our Common Future
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Page : 400 pages
File Size : 21,49 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9780195531916
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Review of Maritime Transport 2009
Author : United Nations
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,90 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211127713
Book Description
Against the background of a global financial crisis and economic downturn, growth in seaborne trade continued, albeit at a slower rate. Existing forecasts suggest that the outlook for seaborne trade is uncertain and that some challenging times lie ahead for shipping and international seaborne trade. These challenges are further compounded by other developments, including maritime security at sea and the need to address the climate change challenge. The Review of Maritime Transport examines trends in sea-borne trade and analyses the comparative performance of different geographic regions and countries. Every year, the Review of Maritime Transport gives attention to transport developments in a particular region. The focus in 2009 is on developments in Africa since 2006 when UNCTAD last reported on the region.
Trade and Development Report 2011
Author : United Nations
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789211128222
Book Description
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.
Making the Declaration Work
Author : Claire Charters
Publisher : International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Law
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"The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a culmination of a centuries-long struggle by indigenous peoples for justice. It is an important new addition to UN human rights instruments in that it promotes equality for the world's indigenous peoples and recognizes their collective rights."--Back cover.
Review of Maritime Transport 2018
Author : United Nations
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Page : 116 pages
File Size : 48,19 MB
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211129281
Book Description
The Review of Maritime Transport is an UNCTAD flagship publication, published annually since 1968 with 2018 marking the 50 year anniversary. Around 80 per cent of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries. The Review of Maritime Transport provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistical information.
The History and Future of the World Trade Organization
Author : Craig VanGrasstek
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Page : 704 pages
File Size : 14,37 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
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The History and Future of the World Trade Organization is a comprehensive account of the economic, political and legal issues surrounding the creation of the WTO and its evolution. Fully illustrated with colour and black-and-white photos dating back to the early days of trade negotiations, the publication reviews the WTO's achievements as well as the challenges faced by the organisation, and identifies the key questions that WTO members need to address in the future. The book describes the intellectual roots of the trading system, membership of the WTO and the growth of the Geneva trade community, trade negotiations and the development of coalitions among the membership, and the WTO's relations with other international organisations and civil society. Also covered are the organisation's robust dispute settlement rules, the launch and evolution of the Doha Round, the rise of regional trade agreements, and the leadership and management of the WTO.
Review of Maritime Transport 2012
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 2013-02-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211128604
Book Description
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.
Trade and Gender
Author : Anh-Nga Tran-Nguyen
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 40,42 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
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Equal rights between men and women are enshrined as a fundamental human right in the UN Charter, and reflected in various internationally agreed instruments, such as the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Although there has been notable progress in some areas, in most nations women are still at a disadvantage in terms of their role and position in the economic and political arenas. This publication examines the gender dimension of trade and seeks to identify policy challenges and responses to promote gender equality in light of increasing globalisation. Issues discussed include: economics of gender equality, international trade and development; multilateral negotiations on agriculture in developing countries; gender-related issues in the textiles and clothing sectors; international trade in services; gender and the TRIPS Agreement; the impact of WTO rules on gender equality; human rights aspects; fair trade initiatives; the role of IT in promoting gender equality, the Gender Trade Impact Assessment and trade reform.
