Arab Human Development Report 2012, Tenth Anniversary 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: April 2013 ISBN: 9789211263411 Pages: 264 Price: $28.00
Human Development Report 2013: The Rise of the South - Human Progress in a Diverse World
This report identifies developing countries that have done better than expected in human development terms. It analyses the causes and consequences of these achievements and the challenges they face. Each of these countries has its own unique history. Yet they share important characteristics and face similar challenges. They are increasingly interconnected and interdependent and their peoples are demanding to be heard, as they share ideas through new communications channels and seek greater accountability from governments and international institutions. The report identifies policies that could promote greater progress. With fresh analytical insights and clear proposals for policy reforms, the report helps chart a course for people in all regions to face shared human development challenges. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme Publication Date: March 2013 ISBN: 9789211263404 Pages: 200 Price: $30.00
Towards Human Resilience: Sustaining MDG Progress in an Age of Economic Uncertainty
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The 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 Publication Date: March 2013 ISBN: 9789211263336 Pages: 276 Price: $35.00
Regional Integration in East Asia: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives
This publication is the culmination of five years of intensive research on Asian regional integration by Waseda University. It examines the state of regional cooperation in Asia in areas ranging from the economy to energy and the environment, security and education. In addition, the book offers long-term historical perspectives, including especially those of Japan, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, on Asian regional integration. Thus, it sheds light on diverse aspects, levels of analysis and time spans, and offers a comprehensive portrayal of the actual condition of Asia and the state of endeavours to build regional cooperation and institutions. This volume opens a new research frontier in Asian regional integration research. Publisher: United Nations University Publication Date: March 2013 ISBN: 9789280812220 Pages:388 Price: $40.00
Jacketed Women: Qualitative Research Methodologies on Sexualities and Gender in Africa
In 2004, the African Gender Institute ran a continental research project, Mapping Sexualities, among the objectives of which was the development of a research methodology suited to carrying out in-depth case studies of the dynamics of gender and contemporary sexual cultures in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. This book is the result of that research. The chapters cover broad-ranging issues and include questions about what it means to research topics that are unpopular or fraught with the sense of the taboo that underpins much work in sexualities and gender studies. Overall, the diverse pieces within the collection offer the opportunity to see qualitative research not as the ‘poor cousin’ of quantitative studies but as a zone which raises intellectual and political challenges. Publisher: United Nations University Publication Date: February 2013 ISBN: 9789280812275 Pages: 224 Price: $36.00
Caribbean Human Development Report 2012: Human Development and Shift to Better Citizen Security
Crime has become one of the main challenges threatening economies and livelihoods in Caribbean countries, but the right mix of policies and programmes can halt the problem. This report reviews the current state of crime as well as national and regional policies and programmes to address the problem in seven English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. It provides key recommendations regarding turning the high rates of violent crimes around, addressing gender-based violence, addressing youth violence, and public security. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme Publication Date: February 2013 ISBN: 9789962688082 Pages:244 Price: $30.00
Caribbean Human Development Report 2012 Human Development and Shift to Better Citizen Security
Assessment of Development Results: Djibouti
ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT RESULTS
Empowered lives. Resilient nations.
Empowered lives. Resilient nations.
ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT RESULTS EVALUATION OF UNDP CONTRIBUTION
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This independent Assessment of Development Results in Djibouti, 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 strategic relevance and positioning of UNDP support and contribution to the development of Djibouti in 2010, and provides forwardlooking recommendations that are useful for the formulation of the new UNDP country programme in Djibouti. Publisher: United Nations Development Programme Publication Date: February 2013 ISBN: 9789211263206 Pages: 112 Price: $18.00
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