Statistical yearbook for Asia and the Pacific : 2009

Abstract

This is the third consecutive issue of the Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific in its current format. The Yearbook is aimed at a non-specialized audience that is interested in the Asian and Pacific region – in its people, economies and environment. In an effort to keep the format user-friendly and readable, we have avoided some of the technical terms, complex charts and in-depth analysis that are a mainstay of some other ESCAP publications.