Pacific Human Development Report, 1999

Pacific Human Development Report, 1999

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Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this report is to update the assessment of development status and trends in the Pacific region. The sub-title, "Creating opportunities", refers to what poverty means in a practical sense in the countries in the region. It also emphasizes the critical link between effective policies and the availability of sound and timely social data.


Human Development Report 1999

Human Development Report 1999

Author: United Nations Development Programme

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780195215618

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Published for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).


Pacific Regional Order

Pacific Regional Order

Author: Dave Peebles

Publisher: ANU E Press

Published: 2005-10-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1920942467

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New policies are needed if the Pacific is to realise its potential as a peaceful, prosperous region, where the Pacific's citizens enjoy good standards of health and education, long lives and many opportunities; where Pacific economic growth is constantly improving, driven by environmentally sustainable service industries; where coups, civil conflict and the dangers of failed states have been relegated to the past; where the Pacific is integrated into the wider region, and is an influential voice in world affairs. Argues that Pacific countries including Australia, need to embrace regional integration to realise this vision. The book sets out a comprehensive plan for realising a Pacific regional community dedicated to promoting sustainable development, security, human rights, the rule of law and democracy.


Tourism and the Less Developed World

Tourism and the Less Developed World

Author: David Harrison

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0851994334

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Many less developed countries are expanding their tourism industries and these are seen to be crucial to their economic development. Yet such activities can also create social, cultural and environmental problems. This book provides a review of many of the key issues involved in tourism in developing countries and presents a range of case studies. These are interpreted from a perspective of the sociology and anthropology of development. Case study chapters are presented from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and Oceania. The book provides essential reading for advanced students and researchers in tourism and development studies.