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Presents and analyses the findings of the first pilot reporting exercise under the Water Convention, carried out in 2017. Progress made in the implementation of the Convention is reviewed and summarised, together with the identification of significant trends, success, challenges and opportunities concerning transboundary water cooperation.

Reviews the advances in frontier technologies - including automation, robotics, renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, biotechnologies and artificial intelligence - and analyses their economic, social and environmental impact.

Provides a brief overview of the state of human development - snapshots of current conditions as well as long-term trends in human development indicators. The report includes a full statistical annex of human development composite indices and indicators across their various dimensions. This update includes the 2017 values.

The Independent Country Programme Evaluation for Namibia was conducted in 2017 as the UNDP Namibia country programme ends in 2018. Results are expected to feed into the development of the new country programme.

This is the second Independent Country Programme Evaluation (ICPE) for the Republic of Congo, conducted in 2017 towards the end of the current UNDP programme cycle of 2014-2018. The first ICPE for Congo was conducted in 2009.The current evaluation results are expected to feed into the development of the new country programme.

This is the second Independent Country Programme Evaluation (ICPE) for Bhutan, conducted towards the end of the current UNDP programme cycle of 2014-2018. The current evaluation results are expected to feed into the development of the new country programme.

Explores the existing and cross-cutting opportunities to achieve development goals through the transformative force of urbanization. Th report also discusses the elaboration of targets, progress for selected indicators, placing special emphasis on partnership arrangement and opportunities for financing and scaling up activities and programmes.

Provides an updated overview of recent trends on production, trafficking and consumption of key illicit drugs as well as highlighting a thematic area of concern. The Report contains a global overview of the baseline data and estimates on drug demand and supply and provides the reference point of information on the drug situation worldwide.

The nascent movement to enact a nuclear ban treaty has reframed the problem of nuclear weapons from defense strategies to the issues of humanitarian and environmental consequences. This volume of Civil Society Engagement in Disarmament Processes presents a case for the nuclear ban treaty as a vital first step in nuclear weapons' ultimate abolition.

Highlights how intra-African migration is of relevance to the agenda for regional and continental integration and shows that there are still many knowledge gaps, including on the relationship between migration, economic and trade policies.

Shows that the current strong economic performance in the Asia-Pacific region provides an opportune time for governments to initiate policies that can make economies resilient, inclusive and sustainable. The report contains analyses of such issues and explores available policy options.

Addresses the development challenges facing young people in the Arab region. In light of the youth-led movements during and after the 2011 uprisings, this report argues for a renewed policy focus on youth development in the region. It deals with the attainment, achievement and equitable distribution of education, and with the challenges of finding stable and decent jobs.

This evaluation of UNDP's contribution to disability inclusive development is part of the work programme for the Independent Evaluation Office approved by the Executive Board in 2014/2015 (DP 2014/5). It provides an assessment of UNDP contribution to disability inclusive development during the period 2008-2016.

Socially responsible business (SRB) is an approach in which for-profit businesses are proactively operating and undertaking projects that are aligned to achieving the long-term economic, social and environmental objectives of society. This book aims to increase the knowledge of policymakers and corporate leaders on SRB practices.

The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing profound and rapid population changes.

One of ECLAC's most important annual reports, this analyses the economic performance of the region throughout the year, the international context and macroeconomic policies implemented by countries, while also providing an outlook for 2018.

Offers an evidence-based look at progress at the regional and country level, providing an overview of long-term trends since 1990, and focuses on progress achieved in the period 2012-2014. The report also examines the key drivers behind progress, and identifies challenges to achieving energy access, efficiency, and renewable energy objectives.

Cyber attacks are on the rise. The media constantly report about data breaches and increasingly sophisticated cybercrime

Report of the International Law Commission

The Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 by 51 countries representing all continents, paving the way for the creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice forms part of the Charter. The Charter is the foundation of international peace and security.

This Assessment of Development Results (ADR) in Iraq was conducted by the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2013 towards the end of the current UNDP programme cycle of 2011-2014. The ADR assesses the strategic positioning of UNDP support in transition and development.

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report is a major annual publication of the Trade and Investment Division of United Nations ESCAP. It provides information on and independent analyses of trends and developments in intra- and inter-regional trade in goods and services; foreign direct investment; trade facilitation measures; trade policy measures; and preferential trade policies and agreements.

Contains detailed official national accounts data for over 200 countries or areas of the World for the years 2001 to 2012. It is a valuable source of information on the state and structure of economies worldwide. The data for each country or area are presented in separate chapters with uniform table headings and classifications as recommended in the System of National Accounts 1993 (1993 SNA).

Focuses on providing basic information and guidance to those policymakers and programme managers interested in launching a family skills training programme at the universal or selective level. It includes an overview of the importance of family environment, basic principles for launching an effective family skills programme, and challenges to implement them.