ORGANIZED CRIME AND INSTABILITY IN CENTRAL AFRICA A Threat Assessment
October 2011
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Organized Crime and Instability in Central Africa
No area of the world faces a greater challenge with regard to resource-related conflict than Central Africa. The violence and instability in the region has cost millions of lives, ranking among the most deadly in recent history. All those presently indicted by the International Criminal Court come from Central Africa, broadly defined, and more children are exploited in armed conflict in Central Africa than in any other part of the world. While the causes of the conflict are complex, there can be little doubt that resource theft and smuggling have enabled armed groups and perpetuated an environment of lawlessness and impunity. This publication assesses the mechanics of how contraband and resource smuggling fuel conflict, prolong instability and retard development. Publisher: United Nations Office on Drug and Crime Publication Date: February 2013 ISBN: 9789211303087 Pages: 100 Price: $21.00
UNCITRAL 2012 Digest of Case Law on the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
This publication contains a presentation of case laws rendered in jurisdictions having enacted the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. In light of the large number of cases collected, the Commission requested a tool specifically designed to present selected information on the interpretation and application of the Model Law in a clear, concise and objective manner. This request originated the UNCITRAL Digest of Case Law on the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. The purpose of the digest is to assist in the dissemination of information on the Model Law and further promote its adoption as well as its uniform interpretation and application. In addition, the digest is meant to help judges, government officials, arbitrators, practitioners and academics use more efficiently the case law relating to the UNCITRAL text. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: January 2013 ISBN: 9789211337938 Pages: 240 Price: $42.00 Prepared by the Global Centre for ICT in Parliament A partnership initiative of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Inter-Parliamentary Union inspired by the outcome of the World Summit on the Information Society
World e-Parliament Report 2012
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World E-Parliament Report 2012
The World e-Parliament Report 2012 presents the latest data on the use and availability of systems, applications, hardware and tools in parliaments all over the world. The findings presented in the report are based on the results of the Global Survey of ICT in Parliaments 2012 conducted by the Global Centre for ICT in Parliament between February and May 2012. Comparisons are offered in the 2008 and 2010 editions. The report provides readers with concrete examples of the adoption of ICT in the most significant areas of parliamentary business. The report is intended to be read in conjunction with the 2008 and 2010 reports. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789211231939 Pages: 282 Price: $45.00
Using Intellectual Property Rights to Stimulate Pharmaceutical Production in Developing Countries: A Reference Guide
Intellectual property rights (IPRs) have become a major economic, trade and investment issue, as illustrated by considerable increases in royalty payments and licensing fees in most areas of the world and the inclusion of intellectual property (IP) provisions in regional and bilateral trade and investment agreements. The present Guide has been prepared by the UNCTAD secretariat as part of its technical assistance activities in the area of IPRs and the promotion of pharmaceutical production and supply capacities in developing countries. It is intended build capacities for the creation of domestic legal frameworks conducive to pharmaceutical production and supply capacities. Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789211128598 Pages: 204 Price: $30.00
Friend or Foe? Dominant Party Systems in Southern Africa: Insights from the Developing World
Within southern Africa, there is an observable increase in dominant party systems, in which one political party dominates over a prolonged period of time, within a democratic system with regular elections. This book seeks to understand this trend and its implications for southern Africa’s democracies by comparing such systems in southern Africa with others in the developing world. Zimbabwe stands out as a concerning example of the direction a dominant party can take: regression into authoritarianism. India, South Korea and the territory of Taiwan present alternative routes for the dominant party system. This book poses the question of which route Botswana, Namibia and South Africa are taking, and draws conclusions as to whether these countries are moving towards liberal democracy, authoritarianism or a road in between. Publisher: United Nations University Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789280812206 Pages: 232 Price: $36.00
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) 2013, Including the Annexed Regulations, Applicable as from 1 January 2013
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) agreed in Geneva on 26 May 2000, entered into force on 28 February 2008. The Agreement currently has 17 Contracting Parties. The Regulations annexed to the ADN contain provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, provisions concerning their carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels or tank vessels, as well as provisions concerning the construction and operation of such vessels. They also address requirements and procedures for inspections, the issue of certificates of approval, recognition of classification societies, monitoring, and training and examination of experts. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date:December 2012 ISBN: 9789211391459 Pages: 986 Price: $150.00
On the occasion of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, delegates of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea overwhelmingly responded to the request from the Legal Counsel of the United Nations to send their personal recollections and reflections to be set out in a publication. The result is a personal tribute to the negotiations which took place in the last century and which led to the adoption of the Convention. It is a reflection of the spirit of consensus at the Third United Nations Conference and of the importance the Convention still has thirty years later as the legal framework for all matters related to the oceans and seas.
UNIT ED NATIONS CONVE NT ION ON T HE LAW O F THE SE A AT 30: R E FL E C T I O N S
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA AT 30:
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UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA AT 30:
REFLECTIONS
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at Thirty: Reflections
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which opened for signature in 1982, is now celebrating its 30th anniversary. On this occasion, the delegates who took part in drafting the Convention agreed to bring together their personal recollections and reflections in the present commemorative publication. The result is a very personal tribute to the negotiations which led to the adoption of the Convention. It is a reflection of the consensus among delegates during the conference where the instrument was negotiated. Finally, it is an enduring testimony to the importance of the Convention in all matters related to the oceans and seas. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789211337945 Pages: 152 Price: $15.00
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