Financing Human Development in Africa, Asia and the Middle East This book assesses feasible financing strategies for policymakers to follow in pursuance of human development, taking as reference the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and their achievement by 2015. These strategies are analyzed in the context of broader concerns of economic development with special reference to nine countries from Africa, Asia and the Middle East; that is, how to make macroeconomic policies support more effectively sustained growth while reducing widespread poverty and inequalities and other human development gaps in low- and middle-income countries, especially in times of global economic crises or external shocks. In this sense, this book adds new evidence regarding the social deficits in these countries and suggests policy options to overcome them. Publisher: United Nations / Bloomsbury Academic Publication Date: August 2012 ISBN: 9781780932200 Pages: 350 Price: $38.00
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region 2010-2011 In the aftermath of the Arab uprising, understanding the present in view of the recent past and projecting the near future is almost an impossible task. The ground rules of the Arab economies that prevailed in the past decades have been put to the test, and a dramatic review of the political economy of the previous social contract is out for questioning. This survey is mainly a technical view of the major factors and variables affecting Arab economies, with an attempt to bridge the huge gap between the social and the economic. It provides data and attempts to understand and explain the dynamics of regional, sub-regional and country social and economic trends. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: August 2012 ISBN: 9789211283518 Pages: 82 Price: $15.00
World Economic and Social Survey 2012
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The World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) is a yearly publication that provides objective analysis of pressing longterm social and economic development issues, and discusses the positive and negative impact of corresponding policies. Scholars, policymakers, development thinkers and practitioners, as well as United Nations staff members have come together to develop the main messages for this year’s focus – Innovative Sources of Development Finance. This publication touches on topics such as conventional proposals of innovative international financing, existing mechanisms of innovative financing for development, and the allocation process, as well as the relation of international distribution mechanisms to development objectives. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: July 2012 ISBN: 9789211091656 Pages: 200 Price: $65.00
Asia Pacific Human Development Report: One Planet to Share - Sustaining Human Progress in a Changing Climate People in the Asia/Pacific region are profoundly affected by climate change. Home to more than half of humanity, the region straddles some of the world’s most geographically diverse and climate-exposed areas. Despite having contributed little to greenhouse gas emissions, mountain dwellers, island and other vulnerable communities face serious consequences for actions not of their making, and over which they have little influence. Cross-border climate-impacts that undermine human habitations— melting glaciers, rising sea-levels, degrading coral reefs, desertification, destruction of mangroves or eroding river systems— remain unaddressed without coordinated global responses. This publication outlines strategic arenas for transformation. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme Publication Date: June 2012 ISBN: 9780415625708 Pages: 266 Price: $45.00
Globalization and Economic Diversification: Policy Challenges for Economies in Transition The transition countries in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and Central Asia were hit harder than any other region in the world by the global recession of 2008–2009. Economic recovery started in the second half of 2009, but—for most of these economies—the crisis made it painfully clear that the transition from a centrally planned to an open market economy brought about new prosperity making it sensitive to global economic shocks. This publication aims to answer fundamental questions and policy options to address the challenges for economies in transition. It includes comparative studies focusing on transition economies, including Central and Eastern Europe, as well as regions such as the Western Balkans and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Publisher: United Nations / Bloomsbury Academic Publication Date: June 2012 ISBN: 9781849665315 Pages: 264 Price: $38.00
Global Parliamentary Report: The Changing Nature of Parliamentary Representation 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. This publication 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. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme/Inter-Parliamentary Union Publication Date: June 2012 ISBN: 9789211263176 Pages: 120 Price: $25.00 UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre Report Card 10
Measuring Child Poverty New league tables of child poverty in the world’s rich countries
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Measuring Child Poverty: New League Tables of Child Poverty in the World's Rich Countries The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Innocenti Research Centre Report Card series provokes debate on child well-being in wealthy countries. It provides an important tool to address critical issues affecting disadvantaged children in the industrialized world. Since 2000, the Centre has released nine issues of the series, each addressing different aspects of the living conditions of children and adolescents. 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. This issue investigates poverty and vulnerability among children in rich countries. Publisher: United Nations Children's Fund Innocenti Research Centre Publication Date: June 2012 ISBN: 9788889129654 Pages: 36 Price: $20.00
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