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The editors (all of the Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund) present 17 chapters examining issues of health care financing and reform in countries around the world, including
This Pocket Guide provides a concise explanation of the nature, content and aim of ISO 20000. It brings ISO 20000 within reach of a vast international audience by providing the key elements of this im
Military doctrine of The People's Republic of China (PRC) envisages war being waged in five spheres: land, sea, air, outer space and cyberspace. The PRC believes that the early degradation, or destruc
In many European countries, the Roma and Traveller populations are still denied basic human rights and suffer blatant racism. They remain far behind others in terms of educational achievement, employm
A concise guide to the top 50 IT project management challenges and how to overcome them. Project management forums highlight many of the challenges project managers face. Unclear requirements, scope c
The effects of climate change on ecosystems are complex. The impact on the species and habitats protected by the Bern Convention may differ widely, depending on the species, their habitats and locatio
Traditionally, teachers of majority languages receive less training to teach a language as a second language or to develop the plurilingual repertoire of their learners than, for example, foreign lang
Gain insight into the past and present administrations through these compilations of official papers and speeches given by the President of the United States. The full text of the documents issued by
The media play a crucial role in the protection of human rights. They expose human rights violations and offer an arena for different voices to be heard in public discourse. Free, independent and plur
PRINCE2 is a widely used project management method that can be tailored to any project, of any size, in any environment, by any company. If you want the best results from all your projects, PRINCE2 is
Perhaps the strongest reason for the ongoing expansion and interconnectedness of international trade is the strong growth and integration of emerging market economies (EME); however the pictures for N
This innovative work of fiction demonstrates how ITILR best practice can en-sure the success of your IT process implementation projects. It is based on real-life, up-to-date situations and offers vita
Since 2001 the Van Haren Publishing ITIL Pocket Guides have helped readers all over the world to understand the essentials of ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), the leading framework for IT service man
Seven billion people will inhabit the earth on 31 October. This year's State of World Population report, People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion, looks at the the dynamics behind the numbers.
Volume one of the annual series provides balance of payment data for 177 countries presented in two tables. Table one summarizes balance of payment components to highlight financing items, and table t
From back cover: This report focuses on the habitat of the charismatic - but critically endangered - Sumatran orangutan. It offers an overvies of the many ecosystem services that the orangutan's fores
A unique list of restrictive regulatory actions taken by one hundred twenty-one Governments on over twelve hundred pharmaceuticals and agricultural and industrial chemicals, as well as consumer produc
This publication provides a cross-national comparison of social security systems. It summarizes the five main social insurance programs: old age, disability, and survivors; sickness and maternity; wor
During strong economic times, the semiannual report recommends policy that contributes to financial stability and reduces systemic risks. In this time of uncertainty however, it considers how the risk
The 2011 Edition of MSP combines rigour and flexibility, helping all organizations public sector and private, large and small achieve successful outcomes from their program management time and time ag
Software Life Cycle Management Standards details each part of ISO/IEC 19770 and shows you how to apply it to your business. David Wright calls on his vast experience to explain how the Standard applie
This publication provides a cross-national comparison of social security systems. It summarizes the five main social insurance programs: old age, disability, and survivors; sickness and maternity; wor
Breaking the Addiction to Process will give you a clear understanding of the way Agile works and how it can improve your business practices. It explains how Agile will help you to improve your relatio
Each Public Papers volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States issued by the Office of the Press Secretary during the specified time period.? The material is presente
he Strategic Arms Limitation Talks produced a series of comprehensive arms control agreements between the United States and the Soviet Union that for the first time limited the deployment of ballistic
The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity of the United States Governm
During the period covered by this volume, July 1970–January 1972, the Nixon administration expanded the Vietnam war into Cambodia and Laos as part of its strategy. This volume covers South Vietnam in
On cover: The Beginnings of the Great Expedition ..., the Eastern Legacy, From Trail Blazing to Walking on the Moon. This colorful poster lists buoys, dams, and other known navigational features along
The Easter Offensive, and its ramifications, represents the most significant event in Indochina for U.S. policy in this period, and documentary coverage of the event dominates the volume, concentratin
This safety guide authored by nuclear scientists from the International Atomic Energy Agency (AIEA) provides recommendations for meeting the requirements of a level one probabilistic safety assessment
The publication examines changes in the regulatory landscape in the member States of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), including the recent trend towards "better regulation",
This publication examines the extent of health inequalities within and between countries and analyzes ways in which global health partnerships (GHPs) - an important vehicle for international cooperati
Of special concern in this year's report is the decline in direct foreign investment as it has spread from developing to developed countries between 2008 and 2009. The problem is addressed from the pe
The first of the three annexes in the volume summarizes the evidence for non-targeted and delayed effects of exposure to ionizing radiation in vitro and in vivo. The second annex reviews radiation-ind
