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International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG)
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR OUTER SPACE AFFAIRS
The Way Forward: 10 Years of Achievement 2005-2015 United Nations
The 10th anniversary of the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) provides an opportunity to recognize the vital role that satellite technology has played in sustainable development. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, as the Executive Secretariat of the ICG, worked with Member States to enhance the compatibility and interoperability of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) constellations so that satellite technologies remain accessible for all. This publication highlights the role of GNSS technology for the management and protection of the environment, disaster risk reduction, agriculture and food security, emergency response, improving the efficiency in surveying and mapping, and to enhance the safety and effectiveness of transportation by land, sea and air.
International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems
The Way Forward 1 0 Y E AR S O F AC H IE V E M E N T 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 1 5
Publication Date: May 2016 ISBN: 9789211013337
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2015
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean
United Nations
EAN (ECLAC)
PAL)
Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean
This publication highlights a regional slowdown in GDP growth. It argues that the currency depreciation seen in several countries in the region could, if sustained, increase incentives for investment in tradeable sectors other than the region’s traditional exports (commodities), while redirecting expenditure to ease pressure on the current account. Growth-supporting industrial, trade, environmental, social and labour policies that take into account the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, could help lessen the region’s structural heterogeneity. Growth combined with greater equality would thus gain economic and social sustainability, with greater reliance from investment and exports than before. It is argued that this combination would be aided by social covenants for investment. Publication Date: May 2016 ISBN: 9789211219111
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What the ASEAN Economic Community Will Mean for Businesses WHAT THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY WILL MEAN FOR BUSINESSES: A LOOK AT THE CASE OF MYANMAR
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A Look at the Case of Myanmar United Nations
With the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) coming into effect, the purpose of this publication is to serve as a resource to businesses, particularly in Myanmar and the other CLMV countries, in navigating the coming changes. Despite the numerous opportunities the AEC will provide to the private sector, most CLMV businesses will need to focus on remaining competitive domestically in a more open and regionally integrated environment. This is due to several disadvantages they face in comparison to companies from the more economically powerful countries in the region. This includes underdeveloped domestic and cross-border infrastructure, less competitive human resources, lower quality technology and equipment, and a more challenging business environment. Publication Date: May 2016 ISBN: 9789211207118
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