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OverviewSoaring oil prices are threatening the prospects of millions of people in the developing world and posing an unforeseen challenge to the Millennium Development Goals. This report examines the impact of rising oil prices since 2003 on developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region. It presents a set of policy options and priorities that can help reduce national vulnerability to future price rises and protect the interests of the poor. The report also includes field studies carried out in rural and urban areas of four countries: China, India, Indonesia and Lao PDR. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Stalker , Kay Kirby DorjiPublisher: United Nations Imprint: United Nations Dimensions: Width: 21.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 28.30cm Weight: 0.630kg ISBN: 9789211262131ISBN 10: 9211262135 Pages: 164 Publication Date: 21 August 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |