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UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional arm of the United Nations, playing a unique role as the only intergovernmental forum for all countries and territories of the Asian and Pacific region. Established in 1947, ESCAP currently consists of 53 members and nine associate members, covering over 60 per cent of the world’s population, or 4.1 billion people. ESCAP’s mission is to serve as the regional hub promoting cooperation among member States to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region. ESCAP provides the strategic regional link between global-, subregional- and country-level programmes and concerns. ESCAP is headquartered in Bangkok and has a Pacific office in Suva. Website: www.unescap.org
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Long-term Care of Older Persons in India

1 July 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Country Reports

Income Security for Older Persons in Fiji

23 June 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Country Reports

Migration and Skills in North and Central Asia

15 June 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Regional Reports

The Role of Labour Migration in the Development of the Economy of the Russian Federation

15 June 2016 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Country Reports

Education in emergencies and reconstruction - On the road to resilience: Capacity development with the Ministry of Education in Afghanistan

2011 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Thematic Reports

Human Rights Protections for Sexual Minorities in Insular Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications for Effective HIV Prevention

2011 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Thematic Reports

Statement / submitted by Hope for the Nations

6 May 2010 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Speeches/Statements

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia and the Pacific

April 2009 | Publisher: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Document type: Thematic Reports

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