Report of the World Social Situation 2013 The 2013 report will examine the key drivers of inequality that have emerged in the recent past and the impact of rising inequality. It will examine key trends in social, economic and spatial inequalities and assess why inequality matters in order to propose policy solutions to this persistent problem, paying particular attention to the potential role of empowerment and participation. The report will examine inequalities within and across countries and will show the cumulative, mutuallyreinforcing effects these inequalities have on the systematic lack of participation and disadvantage of some social groups and on the intergenerational transmission of poverty. The report will discuss the role of economic and political institutions in promoting participation and empowerment. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: June 2013 ISBN: 9789211303223 Pages: 128 Price: $25.00
Arab Human Development Report 2012, Tenth Edition: Empowerment - The Will of the People This edition marks the ten-year anniversary of the launch of the Arab Human Development Report series. This report aims to reassess the development paths of the Arab countries, to identify key trends and areas of progress and challenge, and to identify key lessons learned and positive examples that can be used by stakeholders in the Arab countries, particularly governments, as they seek to bolster human development in an increasingly complex development context. It explores a wide range of topics such as peace and stability; education and values; opportunities and challenges for the youth; sustainability; rule of law, integrity and transparency; poverty and social development; and the public sphere. The theme connecting all the chapters is empowerment for human development. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme Publication Date: March 2013 ISBN: 9789211263411 Pages: 264 Price: $28.00
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2013
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The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2013 will provide an overview of recent global economic performance and short-term prospects for the world economy. It will also provide coverage of some of the key global economic policy and development issues of the time. The report is the result of extensive research conducted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, together with all five United Nations regional commissions, covering all countries and territories worldwide. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: January 2013 ISBN: 9789211091663 Pages: 200 Price: $30.00
Human Development Report 2012: The Rise of the South - Human Progress in a Diverse World The pace of transformations around the world is extraordinarily swift, and the consequences will be profound. The rapid emergence of the South will transform 21st century economics and politics in ways at least as fundamental as those witnessed in the wars and technological revolutions of the 20th century. This report seeks to identify how the dynamics of power, voice and wealth in the world are changing. It also aims to identify the policies and institutions necessary to address these 21st century realities and promote greater social equity, sustainability and cohesion. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme Publication Date: November 2012 ISBN: 9789211263404 Pages: 200 Price: $30.00
Globalization and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa This publication critically reviews the effects of globalization on sub-Saharan Africa over the last three decades. The large gains expected from opening up to international economic forces have, to date, been limited, while there have been significant adverse consequences. Foreign direct investment in the region has been largely confined to resource— especially mineral—extraction, even as continuing capital flight has reduced financial resources available for productive investments. Premature trade liberalization has undermined prospects for the economic development of productive capacities in many sectors—including manufacturing and agriculture—are not sufficiently competitive to take advantage of improvements in market access. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: November 2012 ISBN: 9789211012668 Pages: 87 Price: $12.00
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 transfer of welfare 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. It also 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 need to be revisited. Publisher: United Nations University Publication Date: November 2012 ISBN: 9789280812046 Pages: 304 Price: $35.00 81,7(' 1$7,216 (&2120,& &200,66,21 )25 (8523(
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Fostering Innovative Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Policy Options This publication sheds light on innovative entrepreneurship and difficulties that entrepreneurs face when creating businesses based on research and development results. The legal and regulatory conditions for enterprise development and the existing infrastructure for applied research are explored. Sources of financing for innovative entrepreneurs and roles of specialized financial providers are explored. Highlighted is the need to strengthen linkages between institutions that generate knowledge and the firms that strive to use it commercially. The publication discusses government policies facilitating the emergence of new innovation-based enterprises, its initial growth, identifying bottlenecks and suggesting corrective action for governments and other stakeholders. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: October 2012 ISBN: 9789211170566 Pages: 96 Price: $18.00
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