Giving Globalization a Human Face
Giving Globalization a Human Face

Author: International Labour Office

Publisher: ILO/IPEC

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9789221244899

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This General Survey, which deals with all eight fundamental Conventions, seeks to give a global picture of the law and practice in member States in terms of the practical application of ratified and non-ratified Conventions, describing the various positive initiatives undertaken in some countries, in addition to certain serious problems encountered in the implementation of their provisions. The General Survey recognizes the interdependence and complementarity between these Conventions and their universal applicability, while bearing in mind the specificities covered by each Convention. The General Survey also highlights the main considerations elaborated by the Committee of Experts, as well as its corresponding guidance in order to achieve fuller conformity with the fundamental Conventions. The General Survey seeks to do this by analysing the scope, methods and difficulties of application for all eight Conventions, the most salient thematic features pertaining to each Convention, as well as their enforcement and impact.

Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses
Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses

Author: United Nations. Statistical Division

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9789211615050

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The population and housing census is part of an integrated national statistical system, which may include other censuses (for example, agriculture), surveys, registers and administrative files. It provides, at regular intervals, the benchmark for population count at national and local levels. For small geographical areas or sub-populations, it may represent the only source of information for certain social, demographic and economic characteristics. For many countries the census also provides a solid framework to develop sampling frames. This publication represents one of the pillars for data collection on the number and characteristics of the population of a country.

Minimum Income Schemes in Europe
Minimum Income Schemes in Europe

Author: International Labour Organisation

Publisher: International Labour Organization

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9789221148395

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This book investigates the paradox of rich countries of Western Europe, who have high levels of poverty whilst proclaiming its eradication as one of the primary social and economic goals. It looks at how policies often do not achieve their goals, why countries need mechanisms to reduce wage inequality and why they choose to provide universal benefits instead of systems of selective benefits targeted at the poor. Along with cross-countries comparisons, the volume also presents analysis of the minimum income in France, Portugal, Italy, Finland, Ireland, Belgium, and Greece.

Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development

Author: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Commission on Environmental Law

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9782831705248

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This is an updated edition of the 1995 version. In the mid-1980's, the IUCN CEL, in consultation with leading experts from around the world, began to respond to a need later identified by Agenda 21: the preparation of an integrated framework for international environmental law.

The Well-Being of Farm Animals
The Well-Being of Farm Animals

Author: G. John Benson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-06-02

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 0470344784

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The Well-Being of Farm Animals: Challenges and Solutions is the first title in Blackwell Publishing Professional's groundbreaking series Issues in Animal Bioethics. This important book examines the ethical and economic importance of production animal well-being and pain management—topics of increasing concern to consumers. The Well-Being of Farm Animals: Challenges and Solutions offers veterinarians, veterinary and agriculture students, animal scientists, and food animal producers both practical methods to enhance farm animal well-being, and greater understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of those methods. With a variety of perspectives from respected experts and specialists, this book conveys new research findings and promotes valuable discourse on critical issues. Most importantly, editors Benson and Rollin provide feasible instruction to put theory into practice. The theories and applications presented in this book are likely to be legislated in the future. Therefore, it is important for veterinarians in production animal medicine to keep abreast of the latest issues in promoting animal well-being, and implement sound animal welfare methods every day. The Well-Being of Farm Animals: Challenges and Solutions provides the information veterinarians need to do both.

Principles, Definitions and Model Rules of European Private Law
Principles, Definitions and Model Rules of European Private Law

Author: Study Group on a European Civil Code

Publisher: sellier. european law publ.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 3866530595

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In this volume, the Study Group and the Acquis Group present the first academic Draft of a Common Frame of Reference (DCFR). The Draft is based in part on a revised version of the Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) and contains Principles, Definitions and Model Rules of European Private Law in an interim outline edition. It covers the books on contracts and other juridical acts, obligations and corresponding rights, certain specific contracts, and non-contractual obligations. One purpose of the text is to provide material for a possible "political" Common Frame of Reference (CFR) which was called for by the European Commission's Action Plan on a More Coherent European Contract Law of January 2003.

Alcohol Policies in EU Member States and Norway
Alcohol Policies in EU Member States and Norway

Author: Esa Österberg

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13:

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Colección de informes sobre las políticas relacionadas con el alcohol en diversos países europeos: impuestos, restricciones al consumo según la edad y durante determinadas actividades, regulación de la publicidad de bebidas alcohólicas, etc.