“…All countries -- developed, developing and transition -- have a vital stake in a new Round of multilateral trade negotiations to prepare for the global economy of 21st century…”

“…It approaches national accounts from a truly global perspective, with special chapters dedicated to international comparisons, globalisation and well-being as well as to the national systems used in major OECD economies, such as the United States. …”

“…We know that innovation – the creation and adoption of new cleaner technologies and know-how – provides a means to achieve local and global environmental goals at significantly lower costs. …”

“…However, they must adapt to profound changes in the way small enterprises do business, both locally and at the global level. The 2000 Conference aimed at finding ways to help women-owned SMEs seize the opportunities offered by globalisation, ICTs, changes in firm organisation, the increasing importance of the service sector, and other current developments. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Donor Approaches to Development Programming -- Human Rights–Based Approaches -- Human Rights Mainstreaming -- Human Rights Dialogue and Conditionality -- Human Rights Projects and Global Initiatives -- Implicit Human Rights Work -- Findings and Issues for Further Consideration -- References -- 3. …”

“…Además, cada vez son mayores los vínculos entre las cuestiones de seguridad local, nacional, regional, y global, por ejemplo, a través del tráfico de drogas, de armas y de personas. …”

“…Le renouveau d'intérêt pour l'énergie nucléaire résultant des préoccupations causées par le changement climatique global et la sécurité d'approvisionnement, qui est susceptible d'entraîner une croissance notable de la production d'électricité nucléaire, rend plus attractifs les réacteurs à neutrons rapides fonctionnant en cycle fermé. …”

“…Weather forecasting, air traffic control, global communications and broadcasting, disaster management -- these and many other key activities would be almost unthinkable today without satellite technology. …”

“…Despite the fact that the LAC region has not been so badly affected by the recent Global and Financial crisis, the Latin American an Carribbean Government at a Glance argues that governments need to be more inclusive, transparent, receptive and efficient. …”

“…Industrial biotechnology has come of age: after decades spent in the shadow of two better-known fields, health and agro-food biotechnology, it has emerged into a world where environmental sustainability has become a global concern. However, sustainability and "clean" industrial processes will not be achieved without a stream of innovations based on science and technology, among which biotechnology will play an important role.This report illustrates how modern process biotechnology is penetrating industrial operations, and highlights its environmental and economic advantages over other technologies. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Table of contents -- Executive summary -- Overview -- Chapter 1: Macroeconomic assessment and economic outlook -- Special thematic focus for Update 2019: Smart urbanisation -- Chapter 1: Macroeconomic assessment and economic outlook -- Introduction -- Overview and main findings -- Recent developments and near-term outlook -- Inflationary pressures are easing across most of Emerging Asia -- Current account balances are under pressure -- Challenges to robust growth -- Emerging Asian economies are susceptible to direct and value chain spillover effects Trade diversion will impact countries differently -- The speed of export adjustment matters in containing spillover effects -- Adjustments in China's currency have been mild as the US dollar strengthens -- The global trade tensions present an opportunity to shift the region'sinvestment and trade strategies -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2: Overview of trends for smart city strategies in Emerging Asia -- Introduction -- Promoting a "territorial" approach -- Smart city strategies in Emerging Asia -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Addressing urban environmental risks -- Introduction Reducing urban air pollution -- Conclusion -- Annex 3.A1. …”

“…The initiatives being launched in Mexico in this direction constitute a major change of the country, one better adapted to the opportunities of the global economy and to the country's increasingly pluralistic system. …”

“…The paper reviews the sector’s readiness to compete on open global markets for food and agricultural products. …”

“…Now, at the dawn of the new century, the increasing global economic importance of Asia, and in particular China, potentially provides a third engine of growth. …”

“…This book addresses “containment” as it relates to interlocking discourses around the “War on Terror” as a global effort and its link to race and sexuality within the United States. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Scientists, Statisticians and the Prophets of Doom -- 26. Global Warming and the 'Scientific Consensus' 1939-2001 -- 27. …”

“…There are 60 million health care workers globally and most of this workforce consists of nurses, as they are key providers of primary health care. …”

“…The contemporary marketplace is more dynamic than ever before—increased global competition, the impact of digital transformation, and disruptive innovation factors require businesses to implement agile management and business strategies to compete and thrive. …”

“…The book is written from an international perspective - with examples from around the world in recognition of the global marketplace for today's media. This is an essential text for students on journalism courses and professionals looking for a reference that covers the skill, technology and knowledge required for a digital and converged media age. …”

“…Offering a compelling personal account of his life in architecture as an influential postmodern designer, architect-planner and principal of a leading global practice, this autobiography includes anecdotes and invaluable insights into Terry's life and work from the 1940s to the present day. …”