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Explores ways to adapt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to the unique circumstances, capacities and levels of development of the Asia-Pacific Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), collectively referred to as Countries with Special Needs (CSN).

This latest biennial review sets out transport developments in the ESCAP region, focusing on trade trends and forecasts, and their effect on transport, while also taking into account the external factors affecting transport systems and infrastructure provision, in the context of transport's contribution the UN global agenda on sustainable development.

Provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistical information. The present edition of the Review of Maritime Transport takes the view that the long-term growth prospects for seaborne trade and maritime businesses are positive.

Provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the world's illicit drug markets. The report provides a global overview of the latest statistics, trends and developments with respect to opiates, cocaine, cannabis and synthetic drugs, and utilizes the Sustainable Development Goals framework to examine the interplay between the drugs phenomenon and the broader development context.

This is the flagship publication on youth issues of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat. This 2015 edition provides fresh perspective and innovative ideas on civic engagement and serves as an impetus for dialogue and action. The objective is to provide a basis for policy discussions around youth civic engagement.

Examines some of the key policy issues that underlie Africa's domestic and external debt, and provides policy guidance on the delicate balance required between financing development alternatives and overall debt sustainability. The report analyses Africa's international debt exposure and how domestic debt is increasingly playing a role in some countries as a development finance option.

A bibliographic guide to the proceedings and documentation of the Security Council. This issue covers the seventy-fifth year of the Council including its commissions, committees and ad hoc committees. The Index is divided in two parts comprising the Subject Index and Index to Speeches.

The international Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. This publication is an annual record of the work of the Court during the period from 1 August of the preceding year to 31 July of the current year. It discusses a wide range of topics and cases before the Court pertaining to subjects such as territorial rights, law of the sea and treaty interpretation.

Provides an overall picture of the electricity sector of over 200 countries and areas on an internationally comparable basis, for the years 2009-2014. It displays detailed information on production, trade and consumption of electricity, on net installed capacity and thermal power plant inputs and efficiency relevant to each of these countries and areas.

This publication presents energy data for over 200 countries and areas in a format which shows the overall picture of the yearly production, trade, transformation and consumption of energy products utilized in each country or area shown, for the years 2013 and 2014.

The fifty-seventh issue in a series of annual compilations of internationally comparable statistics summarizing world energy trends. Annual data for 228 countries and areas for the period 2011 to 2014 are presented on production, trade and consumption of energy: solids, liquids, gaseous fuels, electricity and heat, covering both renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.

Uses recent data in order to take stock of the impact of instability and conflict in the Arab region, and addresses the foregone growth and output and destructive effects of this period. It also draws on recent research of ESCWA regarding migration, social developments, the impact of conflict, women's empowerment, and specific country-level analysis.

Presents time series statistics and indicators on economic and social issues in all fourteen Arab Region member countries. The abstract is divided into twelve chapters addressing population; labour force; education and illiteracy; health; gender equality; national accounts; energy; industry; transport; foreign trade; financial statistics and prices; and information and communications technology.

Graduation is the process through which least developed countries (LDCs) cease to be members of the LDC category, in recognition of their advances in development. This report argues that graduation should be viewed as part of a longer and broader development process, and emphasizes the need for "graduation with momentum" - an approach which goes beyond fulfilling statistical criteria.

The definitive report of the United Nations on the state of the world economy. The report highlights that there is a need to redouble efforts to bring the global economy back on a stronger and more inclusive growth path and create an international economic environment that is conducive to sustainable development.

Focuses on greening industrialization and highlights sustainable and people-centred industrialization. The report employs a value chain approach in analysing the decoupling needs of key economic sectors towards low carbon intensive economic growth in Africa. Country case studies are used in demonstrating ongoing greening activities across key sectors.

Published since 1948, this is the sixty-eighth edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, which corresponds to the year 2016.

Provides a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, ideas, information and data on all aspects of economic and social development issues and concerns facing the region and aims to stimulate policy debate and assist in the formulation of policy.

Official demographic statistics are compiled in this Yearbook, as available, for more than 230 countries and areas of the world up to the reference year 2015. This edition contains chapters on population size and distribution, the population of capital cities, fertility, foetal mortality, infant and maternal mortality, general mortality, nuptiality and divorce.

Provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences outside the UNECE region. This report covers the range of products from the forest to the end-user: from roundwood and primary processed products to value-added and housing. It highlights the role of sustainable forest products in international markets.

This study presents, analyses and benchmarks the public transport networks and mobility services of thirty six UNECE capitals. Concrete recommendations towards the development of sustainable public transport and urban mobility networks are provided considering that all public transport modes are efficiently interconnected and that cycling and walking are integral parts of such networks as well.

Contains selected indicators from the 2015 revision of estimates and projections for the populations analysed. The figures contained in this publication are a revision of those presented in the Observatory 2014 and include updates of the estimations and projections of national populations from 1950 to 2100, taking into account new information sources available for Chile and Guatemala.

This comprehensive review of worldwide demographic trends and future prospects is essential for assessing the degree of progress made in achieving the Millennium Development Goals and to guide policies aimed at achieving the new post-2015 development agenda. The full results of the 2015 revision will be made available in the form of a two volume report.

In its latest edition, the Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean report analyses in depth the FDI received by the Caribbean, where these flows are much more significant than in the rest of the region as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The study also examines the impact of FDI on the environment.

Prepared by the Board, this annual report presents an analysis of the information at its disposal and, in appropriate cases, an account of the explanations, if any, given by or required of Parties, together with any observations and recommendations which The Board desires to make.

Provides historical background on the special sessions of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament (1978, 1982 and 1988) and discusses efforts to convene a fourth special session. The Assembly has used these sessions to enable Member States to participate in the process of developing or strengthening global norms in disarmament.

Focuses on social inclusion. In particular, this report examines patterns of social exclusion and assesses whether growth and development processes have been inclusive, paying particular attention to the links between poverty and inequality trends, changes in the world of work and inclusion - or exclusion.