Hijras/transgender women in India: HIV, human rights and social exclusion

The focus of this Transgender Issue Brief is to summarize the various issues faced by Hijras and transgender women in India by using the social exclusion framework, and to highlight the relation between this exclusion and vulnerability to HIV and other health risks

Development of training curricula and programmes for computerized railway operations

Presents an overview of ownership and management, corporate planning and financing of the railways selected for this study. Discusses management development and training operational personnel for computerization. The application of computer technology assisting railway management in administration, planning and operations is reviewed. The systems approach to training development is introduced, this identifies the determining factors and prescribes a comprehensive methodology to follow in designing training curricula and programmes, including an evaluation model and cost-benefit analysis of human resources development

Contributions of multilateral and bilateral agencies toward achieving EFA goals in the Asia-Pacific region

Part One of this report, devoted to contributions of Multilateral agencies to EFA goals in the region, was collated by ESCAP, based on submissions from Partner Agencies. Part Two, the contributions of Bilateral agencies, was prepared by UNDP, and is based mainly on information submitted to UNESCO PROAP by Bilateral Donors,The World Declaration on Education for All was a global commitment that has been taken seriously by governments of the Asia-Pacific region. There is perhaps no need to reiterate the fact that the primary responsibility for achievement of EFA goals rests upon the national governments, and that the governments are the main actors to implement the post-Jomtien follow-up actions. The multilateral agencies have, however, played a pivotal role in assisting the governments and other national level organizations in their implementation of the actions to pursue EFA goals. The present report provides a summary of activities, achievements and future challenges of eleven multilateral agencies, namely, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Health Organization (WHO), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB). Each summary report was developed by the respective agency for submission to the Asia- Pacific Conference on EFA 2000 Assessment, 17-20 January 2000, Bangkok, Thailand.</p

ESCAP/UNDP port financial/economic planning model user manual : volume 1: container terminal modules (with and without quay cranes)

The objective of the port financial/economic planning model is to provide ports and port planning agencies with a simple but comprehensive methodology and tool to enhance their capability for independent analysis and better management of their manpower resources. The model has been designed for use in project planning and implementation, feasibility studies and design. Each volume is accompanied by a supplement which contains example computer worksheets for each module.Volume 1 of the User Manual covers the general framework of the Port Financial/Economic Model incorporating the container terminal planning modules (or specific logic and planning factors which apply to container terminals). </p

Roster of remote sensing scientists and specialists in the ESCAP region

This publication is the second edition of a directory first produced in 1985. It contains the curricula vitae of over 600 professionals in the field of remote sensing within the ESCAP region. The information was gathered through questionnaires distributed by the Regional Remote Sensing Programme (RRSP). The roster serves as a valuable resource for identifying experts in remote sensing and fostering collaboration among scientists and specialists in the region.The United Nations Development Programme is providing financial support to this project.Introduction .............................................. v Description of data base ............... vi i Professionals listed alphabetically by name of country ........................ 103 Index to professionals by specialty ......................................... 111 Key to country codes ........................ 12

Regional remote sensing bibliography

This bibliography serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in developing and applying remote sensing technologies in the region. It provides a comprehensive list of references related to remote sensing applications in the Asia-Pacific region. The bibliography includes research papers, technical reports, conference proceedings, books, and monographs.CONTENTS Introduction................................................................................................................................... vii Bibliography................................................................................................................................... 1 Annexes: * Country index with titles............................................................................................ 193 * Second and subsequent author index......................................................................... 259 * Subject keyword index................................................................................................ 285 Appendixes: I. List of RRSP focal points............................................................................................ 309 * List of RIS contact points * List of RRSP publications * Description of the database .......................................................................................... 317 .......................................................................................... 323 ........................................................................................ 329 * Database format for remote sensing bibliography..................................................... 333 * List of main specialities and sub-specialities used as keywords............................... 337 VIL Key to country codes................................................................................................... 34

Multilevel governance for SDG localization in Asia and the Pacific

This policy brief explores the untapped potential of multilevel governance (MLG) for the SDG Localization in Asia and the Pacific and encourages policymakers and practitioners to promote innovative approaches to multilevel governance in implementing the 2030 Agenda. The concept of MLG describes an approach that supports policy and decision-making across national, regional and local governments. In the context of SDG localization, this approach requires a ‘whole of government’ and a ‘whole of society’ strategy, emphasis on the critical role of regional and local governments, communities, civil society and other stakeholders in driving effective SDG localization and ensuring coordinated, inclusive, and coherent policy action

Report of ESCAP activities in promoting TCDC in the region from November 1982 to October 1984

Most TCDC activities undertaken by the ESCAP secretariat, presented in this report were promotionals. With supplmentary funding quite a number of them could be translated into operational TCDC activities. The potential for TCDC support by the ESCAP secretariat to developing member countries both promotional and operational, are very large indeed; some of the TCDC activities can also be developed into ECDC activities.</p

Enhancement of cooperation between governments and non-govermental organizations for human resources development

The contribution of NGOs to human resources development in the ESCAP region is assessed in this paper.&nbsp; Section I begins with a review of the implications of the Jakarta Plan of Action for the role to be carried out by NGOs in human resources development and of its strategies for their enhancement. Section II examines the existing contribution of NGOs to human resources development in the region in order to identify where the current situation falls short of the Plan&rsquo;s objectives. Following up this comparative analysis, section III suggests ways by which governments can promote the role of NGOs in human resources development, including the facilitation of their access to the formulation and implementation of strategies and the strengthening of their capabilities. Section IV discusses cooperation between governments and NGOs. Finally, section V recapitulates the study and offers recommendations for the future. </p

Towards a social development strategy for the ESCAP Region

The publication is divided into three parts. Part one reviews the regional social situation under the following headings: the individual, society and the state; population; family; health; education; technology; employment and consumer society. Part two provides an analysis of the current regional social policy and planning situation with a view to clarifying the options available to the region in formulating a social development strategy towards the year 2000 and beyond. Part three describes two broad alternative social development scenarios for the ESCAP region. The major goals being the eradication of poverty, access to justice and the expansion of population participation