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Progress reports on the activities of the SPECA project working groups. Eighteenth Session of the SPECA Governing Council
No full textThe Governing Council of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) will hold its 18th session on 23 November 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan, the SPECA participating States (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) will discuss the outcomes of 2023 SPECA Economic Forum and adopt its conclusions and recommendations.The SPECA Thematic Working Groups implemented the following activities since the seventeenth session of the SPECA Governing Council held on 18 November 2022
SPECA work plan for 2024-2025
No full textThe Governing Council of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) will hold its 18th session on 23 November 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan, the SPECA participating States (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) will discuss the outcomes of 2023 SPECA Economic Forum and adopt its conclusions and recommendations.The activities to be carried out by the SPECA Thematic Working Groups are demand-driven, focused on a limited number of priority topics and matched with available resources
Presentation. Introduction to the circular economy. UNECE B2B conference on Innovation for the Circular Economy: Bridging Start-Ups and Corporations
No full textProgress report on the activities of the SPECA Working Group on Trade. Eighteenth session of the SPECA Working Group on Trade
No full textAgenda. UNECE study tour for SPECA participating states. Innovation for the Circular Economy: Empowering Start-ups to Achieve More with Less: UNECE Study Tour for SPECA Participating States
No full textRecommendations for enhancing venture capital in Azerbaijan
No full textA series of 3 online consultations were held with national policymakers on enhancing venture capital in Azerbaijan during July-August 2023. This note summarizes the key questions and answers discussed
Key entry points of the circular economy in state policy for enabling innovative high-growth enterprises in the SPECA sub-region
No full textThis note presents policy options on how countries in the SPECA sub-region can support start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises to become innovative high-growth enterprises (IHGEs) with circular economy business models. It provides a general discussion supplemented by examples of successful case studies, in order to raise awareness among SPECA policymakers of existing practice contributing to the circular economy through innovation policy
Development of synergies between the NBIASD and Circular STEP, UNECE's stakeholder engagement network for circular economy : road map
No full textThe present roadmap encourages strengthening of capacities and capabilities of SPECA Network of Business Incubators and Accelerators for Sustainable Development (NBIASD) to design and implement innovative solutions for the circular transition in SPECA countries through partnership with UNECE multistakeholder knowledge-sharing network Circular STEP
Regulatory barriers in implementing digital health interventions
Get PDFBackground paper of Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2023/24: Unleashing Digital Trade and Investment for Sustainable DevelopmentThe integration of digital technology into healthcare systems holds promise for improving services in developing countries, especially in remote and underserved regions. However, different types of challenges can impede the implementation and sustainability of digital health initiatives. Technical issues in remote areas, political instability leading to policy-related challenges, and inadequate government support are obstacles to progress. Regulatory barriers can create challenges for the effective implementation of digital health interventions. Inconsistent regulations, outdated guidelines, and legal ambiguities can stifle innovation and escalate costs. Weak or absent regulations on insurance coverage for telemedicine and digital health services further limit financial accessibility. To overcome these challenges, recommendations include the introduction of regulatory sandboxes, pre-certification schemes, and increased international collaboration. These approaches aim to strike a balance between robust regulation and fostering innovation in digital health. The accelerated growth of digital health interventions, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the urgent need for proactive and continuous regulatory frameworks. These frameworks play a critical role in ensuring safety, maintaining quality, and promoting equitable access. While some countries have temporarily eased regulations in response to the pandemic, achieving a balanced regulatory approach is essential to address new challenges, potential risks, and disparities in healthcare delivery arising from the evolving digital landscape.Abstract.............................................................................. iv
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Air pollution and management : a brief introduction
Get PDFThe deteriorating quality of air, transboundary haze pollution and global climate change are themajor problems affecting the atmospheric ecosystem. Air quality has deteriorated as a result ofincreasing traffic congestion, rapid industrialisation and increased energy consumption. Tacklingair pollution in the Asia and Pacific region is of utmost urgency, and every aspect mitigating airpollution should be assessed and policy options should be taken with the purpose of preventingfuture harms