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Issue 24: March-April 2003

UNU to play
key role
at World
Water Forum
UN University will play an important role at the 3rd World Water Forum to be held in the Japanese cities of Kyoto, Shiga and Osaka March 16-23. MORE

Four new titles from UNU Press
Markets, mangroves and military matters are among the topics covered in new books from United Nations University Press.

States Markets and Just Growth: Development in the 21st Century explores the common concerns of developing countries in the quest for just growth, while also emphasizing special regional needs. MORE

From Civil Strife to Civil Society: Civil and Military Responsibilities in Disrupted States examines what happens when the UN, the militaries of key member states and NGOs became entangled in the affairs of disrupted states. MORE

Mangrove Management and Conservation:
Present and Future contains highlights of a workshop organized by UNU, the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems, and UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere programme. MORE

International Waters in Southern Africa looks at the risk and opportunities for water management in the new political environment of Southern Africa. MORE

Publisher hits the
road with book exhibit
United Nations University Press will participate in about 20 book fairs, professional conferences and academic meetings this year. MORE

New book analyses
innovation policies
A new book resulting from a UNU-INTECH research project on government's role in promoting innovation was officially launched in Maastricht February 12. MORE

Brussels launch for new book
on reforming Africa's institutions
The Brussels secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States was the venue for the launch of a new book on reforming Africa's institutions. The book is the result of  a UNU-WIDER project. MORE