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Presents energy data for selected countries in a format which shows the overall picture of energy production, conversion and consumption for fuels utilised in the country. It is an excellent source for assessing and analysing production and consumption patterns in detail on an internationally comparable basis.

Includes available data and Economic and Social Commission's for Western Asia (ESCWA) estimates of GDP at both current and constant prices, in addition to the consolidated national accounts for each ESCWA member country during the period 2003 to 2007, and the estimated real GDP growth for 2008.

The Bulletin is a continuous publication since 1949, and provides information on developments in drug control at the local, national, regional, and international levels that can be of benefit to the international community. This issue contains a historical review of the international drug control system, one of the oldest consensus-based multilateral systems in existence. It is rooted in efforts made a century ago to address the largest substance abuse problem the world had ever faced: the Chinese opium epidemic. With this as a starting point, the article outlines the development of international mechanisms to tackle issues related to illicit drugs.

In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000 treaties reproduced in their authentic languages, together with translations into English and French, as necessary. The Treaty Series, where treaties are published in the chronological order of registration, also provides details about their subsequent history (i.e., participation in a treaty, reservations, amendments, termination, etc.). Comprehensive Indices covering 50 to volume-lots are published separately. A Standing Order service is available for the Series and out to of to print volumes are available on microfiche.

With this booklet, The United Nations Environment programme (UNEP) aims to raise awareness about the various types of energy subsidies, their size and impact, and the direct relationship with climate change and sustainable development.

This publication contains Annex I (terminology and recommendations) of the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Secured Transactions (“the Guide”), adopted by the Commission at its fortieth session in 2007. While the terminology and recommendations of the Guide are published in a separate publication for ease of use and reference, they should be read together with the the Guide, which contains extensive commentary not only of the recommendations but also of the relevant policy issues and alternative workable approaches.

International investment agreements (IIAs) are a key instrument in the strategies of most countries, in particular developing countries, to attract foreign investment. The objective of this publication is to explore the role of IIAs in attracting FDI into developing countries. The paper starts with a summary of the main host country determinants for foreign direct investment (FDI): the general policy framework for foreign investment, economic determinants, and business facilitation, such as investment promotion including investment incentives. Then it focuses on the role of IIAs as FDI determinants. It also reviews a number of econometric studies that explore the impact of IIAs on investment inflows into developing countries.

In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the body of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice, which are internationally recognized normative principles in that area as developed by the international community since 1950. The Guidelines represent good practice based on the consensus reflected in contemporary knowledge and relevant international and regional norms, standards and principles in the treatment of child victims and witnesses of crime by the criminal justice system. It is intended to serve as guidance for policymakers and professionals dealing with child victims and witnesses of crime, such as judges, medical and support staff, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, social workers, staff of Non-Governmental organisations and teachers.

The United Nations Statistical Yearbook is an annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social and environmental statistics for over 200 countries and areas of the world, compiled from sources including UN agencies and other international, national and specialised organisations. The fifty-second issue contains data available to the Statistics Division as of June 2008 and presents them in 68 tables on topics such as: agriculture, balance of payments, communication, development assistance, education, energy, environment, finance, gender, industrial production, international merchandise trade, international tourism, labour force, manufacturing, national accounts, nutrition, population, prices, research and development, and wages. The number of years of data shown in the tables varies from one to ten, with the ten-year tables covering 1996 to 2005 or 1997 to 2006. Accompanying the tables are technical notes providing brief descriptions of major statistical concepts, definitions and classifications.

Official Records of the Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements for the Biennium Ended 31 December 2009 and Report of the Board of Auditors: United Nations Human Settlements programme.

Forum on Crime and Society presents theoretically sound, well-researched, and policy to oriented articles on crime prevention and criminal justice. It focuses on trends and practices in the field of criminal justice that are of special significance-the international community. The articles in this issue focus on crime and society.

In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000 treaties reproduced in their authentic languages, together with translations into English and French, as necessary. The Treaty Series, where treaties are published in the chronological order of registration, also provides details about their subsequent history (i.e., participation in a treaty, reservations, amendments, termination, etc.). Comprehensive Indices covering 50 to volume-lots are published separately. A Standing Order service is available for the Series and out to of to print volumes are available on microfiche.

In 2008, inward foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America and the Caribbean rose to a new record high despite slowing with respect to the previous year, and the region's outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) reached its second highest level ever. Considering the economic and financial turmoil of the times, these results are surprisingly positive, but caution needs to be exercised in their interpretation. Many of the investments carried out in 2008 reflected the inertia effects of pre-crisis market trends, and capital flows in 2009 are in fact expected to fall. Focusing on the impact of the global economic and financial crisis on FDI flows is unavoidable in the present circumstances, but the analysis of the short-term situation should not relegate the issue of long-term development. The report provides a complete analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region.

A constant in the Social panorama of Latin America is the chapter on poverty dynamics in Latin America. The 2008 edition is no exception. Up-to-date estimates and analyses of the relevant figures, based on household surveys conducted in 18 countries, are provided for the year 2007. Three other chapters focus on the specific topics of the new employment to related target which has been incorporated into the Millennium Development Goals, the demographic dividend as an opportunity for expanding secondary education coverage, and the issue of youth violence and family violence as viewed from a perspective of social inclusion.

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2010 provides an overview of recent global economic performance and short-term prospects for the world economy and of some key global economic policy and development issues. One of its purposes is to serve as a point of reference for discussions on economic, social and related issues taking place in various United Nations entities in 2010. This full report includes regional overviews and detailed trends in global trade and finance.

Official Records of the Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country.

Government's use of the Internet has revolutionized the speed and effectiveness of government service delivery and public administration. This compendium is a compilation of recent case studies of innovative e-government solutions, services and applications. It does not promote one solution over another, but rather highlights e-government practices that place the citizen in the forefront.

In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1946 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000 treaties reproduced in their authentic languages, together with translations into English and French, as necessary. The Treaty Series, where treaties are published in the chronological order of registration, also provides details about their subsequent history (i.e., participation in a treaty, reservations, amendments, termination, etc.). Comprehensive Indices covering 50 to volume-lots are published separately. A Standing Order service is available for the Series and out to of to print volumes are available on microfiche.