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The World Investment Report 2023 provides the latest trends and prospects for foreign direct investment. It documents a challenging year for cross-border investment flows, looking at greenfield investment in industry, project finance in infrastructure, and international production activities of the largest multinationals.

Contains provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, their carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels or tank vessels, as well as provisions concerning the construction and operation of such vessels. This version has been prepared on the basis of amendments applicable as from 1 January 2021.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the time of its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948, has been a source of inspiration for nations and for individuals alike to recognise, protect and promote basic human rights and freedoms.In the decades since its inception dramatic changes have swept the globe, but the values underpinning the Declaration - ­a fundamental commitment to human dignity, equality, fairness and universality - endure and are as relevant today as when it was first proclaimed.In this charming, whimsical interpretation, Michel Streich's illustrations give a fresh voice to the enduring sentiments that resonate from every page, evoking the timelessness, passion and power of this remarkable document.

The countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States have opened up their economies to the world economy as a step towards a profound transformation from plan to market. Some have fully integrated into the European market while others have not. This book focuses on the challenges economies face when in transition.

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.

A report that highlights the importance of civic engagement in public governance and, by profiling several case studies, demonstrates how such practices gain the capacity to strengthen governance, make it more transparent and accountable and, most importantly, contribute to developmental outcomes that are more sustainable, equitable and just.

Rebuilding societies where conflict has occurred is rarely a simple process. Where conflict has been accompanied by gross and systematic violations of human rights, the procedure becomes very controversial.

Proceedings of a Symposium held in Geneva, January 12-16, 1987