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Sustainable port development and improving port productivity in ESCAP members countries
Get PDFFrom an economic and environmental point of view, sustainable port development is a very important issue not only for the government as port management agencies but also for port authorities and terminal operators. It is important to harmonize the roles and functions of individual ports with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as ports have a direct impact on international and domestic freight transportation as well as local and national economic and social development. Since ports emit not only carbon dioxide but also various air pollutants through cargo handling equipment, related facilities and berthing vessels, the introduction and diffusion of environment friendly policies in ports are becoming urgent policy agendas.
In this context, the project have focused to fostering progress toward achievement of SDGs 9.1 (Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all) and 9.4 (By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities).
In this regard, ESCAP’s Transport Division is mandated to implement the Regional Action Programme for Sustainable Transport Connectivity in Asia and the Pacific, phase I (2017-2021); Commission resolution 73/3 on Advancing integrated and seamless connectivity for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific; and Commission resolution 71/6 on Maritime transport connectivity for sustainable development.
In accomplishing this mandate, the Division conducted a study project that included organization of “Capacity Building Workshop on sustainable port development and improving port productivity among ESCAP member countries”. The overarching objective of the project is to assist member countries to promote sustainable port development and improve port productivity
Next generation non-tariff measures : emerging data policies and barriers to digital trade
Get PDFTrade used to be about goods crossing borders and the instrument of protection was mostly through tariffs. Then there was greater recognition of trade in services, now exceeding the share of goods in global trade. Because of services, the focus of trade protection shifted more towards ‘behind the border barriers’ or domestic regulations that can obstruct services trade. More recently, the flows of goods and services are eclipsed yet again by data flows whose contribution to the economy is projected to reach 11 trillion USD by 2025. In the digital era, a new set of non-tariff measures – mostly related to data - have thus emerged. The paper seeks to understand the role of data in business and trade, the nature of some data flows restrictions and other digital trade barriers, and potential impact of data regulation
Asia-Pacific migration report 2020 : assessing implementation of the global compact for migration
No full textThe Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2020 is a baseline assessment of the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) in Asia and the Pacific. It will inform the Asia-Pacific Regional Review of GCM Implementation, to be held from 10 to 12 March 2021. The report presents an overview of migration in Asia and the Pacific. It discusses GCM implementation in the context of the indicative clusters of GCM objectives presented in General Assembly resolution 73/326. It also discusses short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants and their families, and recommends future collaborative action by governments and relevant stakeholders in order to achieve safe, orderly and regular migration in Asia and the Pacific. Throughout the report there is discussion of the core United Nations purposes and principles on which the GCM is based, including the United Nations Charter, international human rights law, international labour law, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The publication is the product of collaboration among the members of the Regional United Nations Network on Migration for Asia and the Pacific
From indicators to action : operationalizing the Incheon strategy indicators to support disability-inclusive development : technical guide
Get PDFThis guide serves to support governments in Asia and the Pacific in collecting and analysing disability data to report against the Incheon Strategy indicators, and is of particular relevance to disability focal points, national statistical offices, line ministries and related stakeholders. It is supplementary to the earlier ESCAP Guide on Disability Indicators for the Incheon Strategy
South Asian cooperation for accelerating recovery from COVID-19 and building back better
Get PDFThe Virtual Policy Dialogue on South Asian Cooperation for Accelerating Recovery from COVID-19 and Building Back Better was convened by UNESCAP on 9 September 2020. Building on the success of the UNESCAP’s High-Level Policy Dialogue with ministers of planning/economy of South Asian countries held on 9 July 2020, the objective of this Dialogue was to bring together the heads of South Asian think-tanks and other eminent experts in an interactive session, to share their perspectives in addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic and on how regional cooperation and collaboration can assist the subregion in building back better. Hosted jointly by UNESCAP South and South West Asia (UNESCAP-SSWA) Office and South Asia Centre for Policy Studies (SACEPS), the Policy Dialogue was organized in collaboration with the BIRUNI Institute, Afghanistan; Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh; Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), India; South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), Nepal; Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Pakistan; and Institute of Policy Studies, Sri Lanka
The globotics upheaval : globalization, robotics and the future work
Get PDFIn an era marked by inexorable advances in artificial and remote intelligence (RI) generated by giant tech companies, perceiving the accompanied threats on global economy’s future is becoming indispensable. Big tech’s data practices remain the most widely publicized and the main on-going concern for the EU – the global tech regulator. Nevertheless, digital technology’s more far-reaching implications on the future of work is not spotlighted. Not only global regulators and governments, but also job market players – white collars and companies – need to foresee the threats and opportunities awaited in the future of work in order to adequately prepare for it.
In his timely and eye-opening book “The Globotics Upheaval” (2019), a sequel to his earlier book “The New Convergence” (2016), Richard Baldwin – a professor of International Economics and an expert in the field of globalization and trade – draws a speculative picture of this consequential pain and gain package the labour market will be facing due to the parallel forces of globalization and robotics (which he named “globotics”). He bases his arguments on the comparison of this transformation (generally known as the fourth industrial revolution) with earlier waves of technology induced economic transformations since the 1800s as well as on recent statistics and observations in the workplace. His main concern is that the size and timing of the Globotics transformation is so different from earlier ones that people will probably underestimate its speed of progress and consequently will be poorly prepared for its implications. The reason is that not only globalization and automation happen simultaneously for the first time, but also that it is concentrated on the services sector where the majority of the work force is employed
Assessment of urban mobility in Jaipur using the Sustainable Urban Transport Index (SUTI)
Get PDFLocated around Arawali hills, Jaipur is the capital city of the state of Rajasthan, India. Its geographical coordinates are 26.5˚ N and 75.5˚ E. It is the 10th largest city of India spread over 467 sq km, housing a population of 3.4 million (Census 2011) and is one of the fastest growing cities in India. The greater metropolitan area of Jaipur spreads over an area of 2940 square km with a population of 4.45 million and incorporates 15 satellite towns. Jaipur city is subdivided into eight geographical zones, 91 wards, and 61 localities.
Education, commerce and tourism are the main drivers of economic growth of the city. Due to its historical significance and defining architecture it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in India, also popularly known as the ‘Pink City’. Walled city houses most of the traditional economic activities such as jewellery and other trade. Industries are mostly located in the surrounding areas, especially in the southern and western parts of the city. Due to high concentration of the economic activities, the walled city has very high density of population, exceeding 75,000 inhabitants per square km.
Jaipur strategic plan 2011 defines twelve land use categories for the city. Residential category constitutes 54.4 per cent commercial 11.8 per cent, while 10 per cent of the land was used to support transport (circulation) system. It is important to note that the ideal share of transport in the land use is also 10 per cent. For additional reports or materials on Sustainable urban transport index, please click here
‘Strengthening the Capacities of Policymakers for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ (the SDG Help‐Desk): Development Account Project evaluation report
Get PDFCommissioned by Environment and Development Division, ESCAPThis Evaluation Report is the result of the evaluation of the Development Account project ‘Strengthening theCapacities of Policy makers for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ – ‘The SDG Help‐Desk’. The project aimed to support the needs of member States in the Asia‐Pacific region by providing capacity building assistance to develop evidence‐based policies for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its SDGs. The SDG Helpdesk project was developed and intended as a ‘one‐stop shop’, providing ‘policy makers’ access to SDG‐related information from UNESCAP/the Asia‐Pacific region and providing access to tools, knowledge, expertise, training, advice and opportunities for peer‐learning and regional South‐South cooperation. The overall purpose of this evaluation was to promote organizational learning and accountability, and support results‐based management. The evaluation will inform DA2 annual reporting to the United Nations General Assembly and also the relevant reports to the UNESCAP Commission and other stakeholders.
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. i
Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................................... ii
List of Acronyms ..................................................................................................................................... iii
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
The object and context of evaluation ............................................................................................. 3
Methodology ................................................................................................................................... 6
Findings ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Conclusions and Lessons ............................................................................................................... 20
Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 24
ANNEXES .................................................................................................................................................. i
Annex 1: Terms of reference ............................................................................................................ 27
Annex 2: List of document reviewed ............................................................................................... 27
Annex 3: List of interviewees ........................................................................................................... 27
Annex 4: Data tables and analysis ................................................................................................... 27
Annex 5: Management response ..................................................................................................... 27</p
