Surging ahead in uncertain times / Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
نوع المادة : نصالسلاسل:Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific ; 2007.الناشر:New York : United Nations, 2007وصف:xxi, 166 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cmنوع المحتوى:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9789211204940
- 9211204941
- HC414 .S96 2007
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كتاب | UAE Federation Library | مكتبة اتحاد الإمارات General Collection | المجموعات العامة | HC414 .S96 2007 (إستعراض الرف(يفتح أدناه)) | C.1 | Library Use Only | داخل المكتبة فقط | 30020000017802 |
"ST/ESCAP/2429"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references.
Regional economic developments and prospects. Fastest growth in the world -- 7.9% in 2006 ; Outlook for 2007 -- continuing dynamism amid rising risks ; Key economic issues on the watch list -- Subregional performance, challenges and policies. Widespread growth across Asia and the Pacific ; East and North-east Asia -- external demand boosts growth ; North and Central Asia -- oil and gas fuel spectacular growth ; Pacific Island countries -- robust growth, continuing challenges ; South and South-west Asia -- growth momentum sustained ; South-east Asia -- growth accelerates on the back of strong exports ; Developed countries -- modest growth but Japan's revival bodes well for the Asia-Pacific region -- Gender inequality continues -- at great cost. Economic and social costs of gender discrimination ; Progress towards narrowing the gender gap ; Eliminating gender discrimination -- policy recommendations -- Statistical annex.