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Producing land cover change maps and statistics : guide on advanced use of QGIS and RStudio
Get PDFThis guide shows how to produce land cover change maps and statistical tables using open-source software Quantum
Geographic Information System (QGIS) and code in RStudio.
The land cover change guide released in OCTOBER 2020 by ESCAP – Producing land cover change maps and statistics:
Step by step guide on the use of QGIS and RStudio shows the user how to produce maps and statistical tables of land
cover changes over a time interval. The current guide shows the user how to generate the same maps and tables using
more powerful RStudio scripts. You do not need to go through the earlier released guide before taking on the present
guide. You may wish to preview that guide to see how maps can be produced using QGIS.
Maps and statistical tables are generated in accordance with the land cover categories of the System of Environmental-
Economic Accounting (SEEA).
The guide takes you through 3 steps:
<a href="https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/d8files/knowledge-products/Producing_land_cover_chagne_maps_and_
statistics_advanced_QGIS_R.pdf#page=6">Step 1:Download the necessary data from available open sources –
Data downloading
<a href="https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/d8files/knowledge-products/Producing_land_cover_chagne_maps_and_
statistics_advanced_QGIS_R.pdf#page=10">Step 2:Strip and clean the data downloaded to filter the layers
relevant to your chosen geographical area –Data pre-processing
<a href="https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/d8files/knowledge-products/Producing_land_cover_chagne_maps_and_
statistics_advanced_QGIS_R.pdf#page=20">Step 3:Generate land cover change maps and statistical tables
using QGIS and scripts in RStudio–Generating land cover change maps and statistical tables</li
Asia-Pacific sustainable development journal. Vol. 28, No. 1, June 2021
No full textThe Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is published twice a year by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It aims to stimulate and enrich research in the formulation of policy in the Asia-Pacific region towards the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Dan Jendrissek - Measuring poverty in Timor-Leste: using census data to develop a national Multidimensional Poverty Index ... [1]
Asghar Zaidi and Jinpil Um - The new Asian Active Ageing Index: a case study of gender differences between two ASEAN member countries, Indonesia and Thailand ... [33]
Sofoora Kawsar Usman, Sheena Moosa, Lene Mikkelsen, Hang Li, Hafizur Chowdhury and Tim Adair - An assessment of the quality of mortality and cause of death statistics produced by the civil registration and vital statistics system in Maldives ... [65]
Mya Thandar, Hlaing Hlaing Moe and Aye Aye Htwe - Patterns and determinants of age at first birth of women in Myanmar ... [87]
Nirodha Jayawardena, Tingxi Zhang, Alison Baniuri and Arold Bill - Inclusion inspires global financial agenda but how does it fare in the small Pacific island economies? The case of Vanuatu ... [111
SDG 1: No poverty
Get PDFThe concept of poverty evolved over time. It encompasses not only low income and consumption but also low achievement in various non-income dimensions including education, health, nutrition, and other areas of human development. The preparation of profile of SDG1 – No Poverty – is an attempt to briefly assess the progress on poverty eradication, and look into how poverty can be eradicated so that no one is left behind – the pledge of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The profile is organised into four sections. Following this, Section two presents current status of income and multidimensional poverty as well as other targets and indicators of SDG1. This provides a basis for outlining the areas where good progress is made, and the areas which require further attention. The section is complemented with the much-needed information and analysis on integration of human rights and gender considerations. Section three is a brief account of few promising interventions in the region. The profile ends with a proposal of some priority actions necessary for achieving the Goal in Section four. These actions range from income generating activities to investment in building capabilities and resilience as well as enhancing climate and disaster risks reduction, to protecting human rights, fostering women’s participation and building the capacity of developing countries in the areas of disaggregated data collection and analysis. The concept of poverty evolved over time. It encompasses not only low income and consumption but also low achievement in various non-income dimensions including education, health, nutrition, and other areas of human development. The preparation of profile of SDG1 – No Poverty – is an attempt to briefly assess the progress on poverty eradication, and look into how poverty can be eradicated so that no one is left behind – the pledge of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The profile is organised into four sections. Following this, Section two presents current status of income and multidimensional poverty as well as other targets and indicators of SDG1. This provides a basis for outlining the areas where good progress is made, and the areas which require further attention. The section is complemented with the much-needed information and analysis on integration of human rights and gender considerations. Section three is a brief account of few promising interventions in the region. The profile ends with a proposal of some priority actions necessary for achieving the Goal in Section four. These actions range from income generating activities to investment in building capabilities and resilience as well as enhancing climate and disaster risks reduction, to protecting human rights, fostering women’s participation and building the capacity of developing countries in the areas of disaggregated data collection and analysis. </p
Transport and communications bulletin for Asia and the Pacific. No. 36
No full textTransport and communications bulletin for Asia and the Far East. (0041-1396
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 24, No. 1, Jan - Feb 2007
No full textThe triple helix model of innovation : University-industry-government interaction / Henry Etzkowitz, James Dzisah, Marina Ranga and Chunyan Zhou
Role of linker units in academia-industry- government relations : The cases of the internet in Zambia and genomics in Brazil / Victor Konde
The knowledge-based economy : Modelled, measured, simulated Book by Loet Leydesdorff
The early phases of innovation : Opportunities and challenges in public-private partnership / Rajnish Tiwari
University-industry linkages : IPotential and realization in developing countries: Thai experiences / Daniel Schiller and Javier Revilla Die
SDG 7 localisation snapshot : Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
No full textSDG7 Localisation Snapshot provides a brief overview of the key areas related to implementation of the Sustainable Goal 7 (SDG7) to ‘Ensure access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable and modern energy for all’ at the local level based on the answers provided by the jurisdiction to the SDG7 Localisation questionnaire.
Questionnaire allowed to collect the assessments from the local officials regarding the situation on the implementation of SDG7 in their jurisdiction. SDG7 Localisation Snapshot
is a part of the collaborative project of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to
support city and sub-national governments in accelerating their efforts in the field of sustainable energy. SDG 7 Localisation Snapshots are short publications of the cities’ self-assessment regarding their capacity and availability of policies, actions and resources for supporting SDG 7 localisation. The Snapshots can download here
Advancing SDG 5 in Asia and the Pacific : an analysis of Beijing+25 national review reports
No full textThe present document contains a summary of the identified achievements, challenges and key actions taken by ESCAP members and associate members to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Furthermore, the key priority areas for action for countries in the region for the next five years are identified, with a view to accelerating the achievement of gender equality in the region
Foreign direct investment trends and outlook in Asia and the Pacific 2021/2022
No full text• The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the collapse of global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, which fell 42 per cent from US852 billion in the first half of the year.
• In Asia and the Pacific, the rebound in the first half of 2021 was driven by accelerated FDI flows, both to the East and North-East Asian and South-East Asian subregions. The region as a whole, however, has remained a top destination for inward FDI since 2020, thanks to China in the East and North-East Asian subregion and India in the South and South-West Asia subregion. Flows to the former grew by 23 per cent and to the latter by 20 per cent in 2020. Meanwhile, FDI inflows to the North and Central Asia subregion recorded the largest contraction at 59 per cent between 2019 and 2020.
• Announced greenfield investments targeting the Asia-Pacific region totalled US106 billion) largely due to the impact of the severe third and fourth waves of COVID-19 in the region.
• Intraregional investments continued to be significant in the region, with 47 per cent of all greenfield investment to Asia and the Pacific being intraregional in nature in 2020. Overall greenfield investment has continued to decline in 2021, and intraregional greenfield investments have also continued to decline.
• The Asia-Pacific region maintained its position as the largest source of global FDI outflows since 2018. Developing countries in the region accounted for 77 per cent of all outflows in 2020.
• The Asia-Pacific region has remained an attractive market for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), despite the COVID-19 pandemic. M&As only declined moderately by 1.5 per cent (in value) in the Asia-Pacific region in 2020, compared to the 10 per cent decline witnessed globally.
• Simultaneously, a growing number of deals have also been put on hold. Due to remote communication, increased cautiousness of buyers and delayed regulatory approvals, have led to prolonged negotiations and an increase in pending M&As in the region, equal to US736 billion in 2021, much above the completed M&As with a value of US461 billion. This trend is a continuation from 2020, when 53 per cent of all deals were put on hold due to the pandemic.
• Asia and the Pacific economies are expected to register small, but positive, growth in FDI inflows. However, in 2022, FDI is expected to remain below pre-pandemic crisis levels in the region as many economies are still struggling to contain the third and fourth waves of the pandemic as well as speed up vaccination roll out to the general public, and respond to severe socio-economic disruptions exacerbated by the pandemic.
• The coming into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, together with the recently concluded ASEAN Investment Facilitation Framework, is expected to help boost more sustainable FDI in the region, particularly value chain-linked FDI, in the medium and long term.
• Increasing investment in the health-care sector was already a core priority in many Asian and Pacific countries before the pandemic. However, declining flows into the sector and the need to be better prepared for any future health crises has led to greater prioritization of the sector in investment and promotion activities.
• Greenfield investment in the health sector in Asia and the Pacific has been volatile since 2008. Between 2019 and 20202, investment in the health-care sector dropped by 45 per cent, and continued to decline in 2021 to 34 per cent in the first three quarters of the year.
• Although investment promotion activities are essential in attracting the quantity and quality of investment needed in the health-care sector, key challenges include poor regional and domestic investment ecosystems, lack of capital, technology and skills, low regulatory capacity, and poor infrastructure and related services.
• Regional cooperation and political commitment to openness for investment will be critical to helping economies build back better and harness the potential of FDI, particularly for the health sector. Regional and multilateral cooperation is needed in addressing transnational challenges, and make national and international investment governance more coherent and sustainable development oriented.</p