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Highlights how intra-African migration is of relevance to the agenda for regional and continental integration and shows that there are still many knowledge gaps, including on the relationship between migration, economic and trade policies.

Shows that the current strong economic performance in the Asia-Pacific region provides an opportune time for governments to initiate policies that can make economies resilient, inclusive and sustainable. The report contains analyses of such issues and explores available policy options.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the first international agreement setting out freedoms, rights and entitlements for all humanity to claim. It emphasizes the inextricable relationship between fundamental freedoms and social justice, and their connection with peace and security.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the first international agreement setting out freedoms, rights and entitlements for all humanity to claim. It emphasizes the inextricable relationship between fundamental freedoms and social justice, and their connection with peace and security.

Addresses the development challenges facing young people in the Arab region. In light of the youth-led movements during and after the 2011 uprisings, this report argues for a renewed policy focus on youth development in the region. It deals with the attainment, achievement and equitable distribution of education, and with the challenges of finding stable and decent jobs.

This evaluation of UNDP's contribution to disability inclusive development is part of the work programme for the Independent Evaluation Office approved by the Executive Board in 2014/2015 (DP 2014/5). It provides an assessment of UNDP contribution to disability inclusive development during the period 2008-2016.

The Yearbook series is a result of collaborative efforts by major African regional organisations to set up a joint data collection mechanism of socioeconomic data on African countries, as well as the development of a harmonized database. The data in this issue of the Yearbook are arranged generally for the years 2006-2014, or for the last eight years for which data are available.

Presents data and statistical indicators on external and intraregional trade in goods in ESCWA member countries. Data are presented in time series until 2015 and were drawn primarily from national sources, and from secondary sources when needed. The Bulletin assists policymakers, analysts, researchers and other users at the national, regional and international levels.

Socially responsible business (SRB) is an approach in which for-profit businesses are proactively operating and undertaking projects that are aligned to achieving the long-term economic, social and environmental objectives of society. This book aims to increase the knowledge of policymakers and corporate leaders on SRB practices.

The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing profound and rapid population changes.

Offers an evidence-based look at progress at the regional and country level, providing an overview of long-term trends since 1990, and focuses on progress achieved in the period 2012-2014. The report also examines the key drivers behind progress, and identifies challenges to achieving energy access, efficiency, and renewable energy objectives.

One of ECLAC's most important annual reports, this analyses the economic performance of the region throughout the year, the international context and macroeconomic policies implemented by countries, while also providing an outlook for 2018.

Presents data and statistical indicators on external trade in goods of Arab Countries. Data are presented in time series until 2013 and were drawn primarily from national sources, as well as from secondary sources where appropriate. It provides total and detailed data on intraregional and international trade of Arab countries.

Reviews international and regional developments from a trade perspective, describing the principal global economic trends and structural changes in international trade, the main areas of trade growth and the changes these drive in the region. This edition examines how a third consecutive year of increasing declines in regional export values has affected the region.

This edition of the World Economic and Social Survey contributes to the debate on the implementation challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This is the first volume of the official record of the resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its seventy-first session, 2016-2017.

This is the third volume of the official record of the resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its seventieth session.

Presents, in the form of analytical tables, a summary of the principal national accounting aggregates based on official national accounts data for more than 200 countries and areas, covering 1970-2015. This volume also contains a section on the estimation methods used for compiling data. Tables include analysis of data on gross domestic product by different structural components.

Cyber attacks are on the rise. The media constantly report about data breaches and increasingly sophisticated cybercrime

Report of the International Law Commission

Official documents of Resolutions and Decisions of the Security Council, 2014-2015.

Contains the statements by representatives of civil society organisations which were delivered on 7 May 2015 during the Non-Governmental Organization segment of the 2015 Review Conference of the Treaty on the NonProliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

This 2016 report on gender equality follows the 2012 Africa Human Development Report, which looked at the importance of assuring food security for all Africans. The two reports share a common objective of addressing what might be considered two unfinished agenda items on Africa's development trajectory.

Offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the inter-linkages that affect the achievement of water security, energy security and food security through the lens of sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

This report aims to deepen understanding of trends and developments in trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region; emerging issues in trade, investment and trade facilitation policies, and impacts of these policies on countries' abilities to meet the challenges of achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

Understanding the key trends in urbanization likely to unfold over the coming years is crucial to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and for efforts to forge a new framework of urban development. This data booklet highlights current and future trajectories of populations in cities around the globe.

Presents country case studies of Germany and the United Kingdom on the interrelated topics of compliance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in relation to corporate reporting, auditing and regulation of professional accountants within the context of achieving high-quality corporate reporting.

Contains the official records of the Commission and is an indispensable tool for the preservation of the legislative history of the documents emanating from the Commission, as well as for the teaching, study, dissemination and wider appreciation of the efforts undertaken by the Commission in the progressive development of international law and its codification.

In September 2015, Governments worldwide adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 wide-ranging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using the SDGs as a thematic reference, the report examines progress on securing human dignity and well-being in the Arab countries and what is needed to achieve sustainable development in this region in turmoil.

The Arab region is in crisis and it is easy to succumb to pessimism about its future. This report, however, embraces a vision of hope: one that illustrates the many ways in which the region can act to ensure its future security and prosperity. It envisages a day when authoritarianism, occupation, foreign domination and all forms of discrimination end.