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Report of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development 2024
This report finds that the world is facing a sustainable development crisis and that financing challenges are at the heart of the crisis and imperil the SDGs and climate action. It notes that the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in 2025 will be a last chance to correct course if we want to achieve the SDGs by the 2030 deadline. It calls for urgently closing financing gaps through an investment push for closing policy and architecture gaps to make the international financial architecture fit for purpose in a crisis-prone world and for closing credibility gaps translating rhetoric into action to rebuild trust in multilateralism.
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World Programme for Human Rights Education: Plan of Action, Second Phase
The Plan of Action provides methodological guidance to develop a comprehensive human rights education strategy for young people at the national level that supports youth empowerment participation and inclusion. It addresses governments national human rights institutions and civil society organizations including youth movements and networks as well as education practitioners. Member States adopted the Plan of Action to guide implementation of the second phase (2010-2014) of the World Programme for Human Rights Education (2005-ongoing) proclaimed by the General Assembly in 2004 and structured in consecutive phases each focusing on a specific target sector or thematic area.
World Programme for Human Rights Education: Plan of Action, First Phase
The Plan of Action provides methodological guidance to develop a comprehensive human rights education strategy for young people at the national level that supports youth empowerment participation and inclusion. It addresses governments national human rights institutions and civil society organizations including youth movements and networks as well as education practitioners. Member States adopted the Plan of Action to guide implementation of the first phase (2005-2009) of the World Programme for Human Rights Education (2005-ongoing) proclaimed by the General Assembly in 2004 and structured in consecutive phases each focusing on a specific target sector or thematic area.
Programme mondial en faveur de l’éducation aux droits de l’homme: Plan d’action, troisième phase
Mga Batayang Patakaran ng United Nations sa Pagtrato sa mga Nakabilanggo (ang Nelson Mandela Rules)
Ang mga sumusunod na rules o patakaran ay hindi ginawa upang detalyadong ilarawan ang model system ng penal institutions. Layon lamang ng mga itong ilahad batay sa general consensus ng kontemporaryong kaisipan; at sa mahahalagang elements ng mga pinakasapat na sistema sa kasalukuyan tungkol sa kung ano ang tanggap ng karamihan bilang good principles at practice sa pagtrato sa mga nakabilanggo at sa prison management.
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2017 年世界统计手册
The 2017 edition of the World Statistics Pocketbook is the forty-first in a series of annual compilations of over 50 key statistical indicators from more than 20 international statistical sources and are presented in one-page profiles for 30 world geographical regions and 232 countries or areas. Organised into five (5) sections -- general information economic indicators major trading partners social indicators and environmental and infrastructure indicators. The indicators in the profiles cover the following topics: communication crime development assistance education energy environment finance gender health international tourism and science and technology to name a few.
Africa Migration Report: Second Edition
The Second Edition of the Africa Migration Report (AMRII) takes a regional approach on migration and human mobility by producing knowledge and analysis that will contribute to the African integration agenda. Building on the success and lessons drawn from the first edition it will generate qualitative research data and knowledge on migration in the continent to embed human mobility into broader development and continental integration policies as outlined in the African Union Agenda 2063. The report focuses on the different policy frameworks processes and thematic areas on the status of continental integration. The report takes into consideration the cross-cutting topic of migration and health climate-induced migration trends data-based analysis of current and future human mobility trends migration and trade labour mobility missing persons and the role of new technology in facilitating interconnectivity and human mobility in Africa.
Recommandations relatives au transport des marchandises dangereuses
Le Règlement type traite de la classification des marchandises dangereuses de leur énumération de l'utilisation de la construction des épreuves et des agréments des emballages et des citernes mobiles ainsi que des procédures d'expédition incluant le marquage l'étiquetage le placardage et la documentation. Il vise à éviter les accidents matériels et de personnes et les dommages à l'environnement en cours de transport quel que soit le mode de transport utilisé et à assurer ainsi un niveau de sécurité élevé. La présente édition révisée contient de nouvelles dispositions et diverses dispositions révisées concernant notamment le transport des liquides visqueux; des matières qui polymérisent; des véhicules (y compris les véhicules électriques) et des piles au lithium.
السلائفوالكيمياويات التي يكثر استخدامها في صنعالمخدرات والمؤثرات العقلية بصفة غير مشروعة2022
This report summarizes the actions taken by Governments and by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) on precursors to prevent chemical diversion and to implement the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988. The Report contains an account of the activities carried out during the reporting period; provides an overview of the major trends and developments in licit trade and trafficking in and illicit use of individual chemicals; contains a summary of seizures cases of suspicious and stopped shipments and diversions or attempted diversions; and details activities associated with illicit drug manufacture.
كتاب الجيب للإحصاءات العالمية 2017
The 2017 edition of the World Statistics Pocketbook is the forty-first in a series of annual compilations of over 50 key statistical indicators from more than 20 international statistical sources and are presented in one-page profiles for 30 world geographical regions and 232 countries or areas. Organised into five (5) sections -- general information economic indicators major trading partners social indicators and environmental and infrastructure indicators. The indicators in the profiles cover the following topics: communication crime development assistance education energy environment finance gender health international tourism and science and technology to name a few.
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, February 2024
Each issue of the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) presents current economic and social statistics for more than 200 countries and territories of the world. Written in French and English it contains over 50 tables of monthly and/or annual and quarterly data on a variety of subjects illustrating important economic trends and developments including population prices employment and earnings energy manufacturing transport construction international merchandise trade and finance. The annual subscription rate for the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics in print includes access to the MBS Online.
Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy 2023
Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy is a yearly publication of the Trade Analysis Branch Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC) UNCTAD secretariat. The publication informs on the use and effects of a wide range of trade policies influencing international trade.The series is part of a larger effort by UNCTAD to analyse trade-related issues of particular importance to developing countries in terms of their participation in the international trading system.
Productive Capacities Index: 2nd Generation
This report details the methodological and technical changes made to PCI 23 released on UNCTADstat 20 June 2023. PCI users are advised to consult the UNCTADStat Data Centre to download updated data and editable working files to ensure the most recent values are captured in their analysis. Statistics presented through the UNCTADStat Data Centre reflect the most up-to-date revision and should be considered the values of reference. The PCI is based on 42 indicators in 8 categories which refer to variables directly collected or calculated as a combination of other collected variables (see Appendix 4.1.). The indicators were updated with the most recently available data and revisions based on the same sources as the original PCI version before the update round described herein started. Only when the original source was no longer available was a new source sought.
Science Technology and Innovation Policy Review: Seychelles
The Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy Review of Seychelles was conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the request of the Government of Seychelles. The request was made in the context of the UNCTAD project on Technology Assessment in the energy and agricultural sectors in Africa to accelerate progress on science technology and innovation and this Review is one of its products. The review of Seychelles' National Innovation System (NIS) and the implementation of its 2016-2025 national Science Technology and Innovation Policy and Strategy (STIPS) suggests a range of policy actions and institutional reforms. These recommendations are essential for invigorating the NIS thereby enabling Seychelles to harness STI and entrepreneurship effectively to achieve the goals set in Vision 2033 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This report reviews the implementation of the 2016-2025 STI Policy and Strategy (STIPS) and assess the country’s national innovation system.
Dialogue international sur la migration No 32
Cette session s’est intéressée à l’état de la mobilité dans le monde dans le contexte des efforts mis en œuvre pendant et après la pandémie de COVID-19 et plus particulièrement à la contribution des migrants en tant qu’acteurs essentiels d’un relèvement socioéconomique résilient et durable. Elle visait principalement à faire mieux connaître les conséquences des chocs mondiaux pour la migration et le développement à dégager des enseignements et à formuler des recommandations visant à améliorer le soutien à apporter aux migrants à l’avenir. La session a offert à des représentants gouvernementaux à des membres de la diaspora à des universitaires à des représentants du secteur privé et à des organisations internationales et de la société civile l’occasion d’échanger des points de vue de mettre en commun des expériences et de partager des exemples de pratiques efficaces permettant de faire progresser les efforts visant à garantir des migrations sûres ordonnées et régulières et à renforcer des systèmes de santé publique ouverts aux migrants dans le but ultime de faire avancer la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable.Cette publication offre un compte rendu succinct des délibérations menées au cours des deux journées et présente un ensemble d’expériences de pratiques exemplaires et de recommandations partagées par les participants à la session.
Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración Nº 34
La segunda edición del Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración (IDM) en 2022 se celebró los días 24 y 25 de octubre sobre el tema Confluencia de crisis mundiales: los efectos de la inseguridad alimentaria y el cambio climático sobre la migración y los desplazamientos. La sesión fue un momento oportuno antes de la 27ª Conferencia de las Partes de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP27) y se basó en los exitosos resultados del Foro de Examen de la Migración Internacional (FEMI) para abordar las complejas interrelaciones entre el cambio climático la seguridad alimentaria y la movilidad humana. La sesión fomentó el diálogo entre los Estados miembros y otros actores para desarrollar y aplicar planes de preparación y respuesta políticas y programas para hacer frente a las crisis mundiales relacionadas con el cambio climático y la seguridad alimentaria. Esta publicación presenta un informe de la sesión de dos días y ofrece al lector una recopilación de datos relevantes mejores prácticas enfoques innovadores y recomendaciones pertinentes para el debate sobre seguridad alimentaria cambio climático y movilidad compartidos en la reunión por expertos en migración gobiernos y otros profesionales.
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2024
The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for 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). The 2024 edition will explore the nexus between digitalization and automation and the two important parameters of productivity and decent employment in countries in special situations. This report examines the transformative role of digitalization and automation in enhancing the productive capacities of these countries. It zeroes in on the services sector and the digitalization of agricultural and industrial activities which has the potential to enhance productivity and job creation. However it also cautions against potential risks including job displacement and cybersecurity threats. To navigate these challenges the report discusses policy options for enhanced connectivity and infrastructure education and training tailored to the digital economy and regional cooperation to foster a conducive environment for digital trade and investment.
Dialogue international sur la migration No 34
La deuxième édition du Dialogue international sur la migration (IDM) en 2022 a eu lieu les 24 et 25 octobre 2022 sur le thème «Crises mondiales imbriquées : conséquences de l’insécurité alimentaire et du changement climatique pour la migration et les déplacements». La session a eu lieu à un moment opportun avant la 27e Conférence des Parties de la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques (COP27) et s'est appuyée sur les résultats fructueux du premier Forum international d'examen des migrations internationales (IMRF) pour aborder les liens complexes entre le changement climatique la sécurité alimentaire et la mobilité humaine. La session a encouragé le dialogue entre les États membres et les parties prenantes afin d'élaborer et de mettre en œuvre des plans de préparation et de réponse des politiques et des programmes pour faire face aux crises mondiales liées au changement climatique et à la sécurité alimentaire. Cette publication présente un rapport de la session de deux jours et offre au lecteur une compilation de données pertinentes de bonnes pratiques d'approches novatriceset de recommandations pertinentes pour la discussion sur la sécurité alimentaire le changement climatique et la mobilité telles que partagées par les experts en migration les gouvernements et les praticiens lors de la réunion.