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Increasing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Use of Environmentally Sound Technologies: Assessing the Potential for the Development of Second-generation Biofuels in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/5 While international debate continues regarding the development of primary biofuels, second-generation biofuels derived from agricultural waste have emerged as an environmentally sound alternative... |
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ESCWA Water Development Report 3: Role of Desalination in Addressing Water Scarcity E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/4 The water supply and demand balance in most of ESCWA member countries is in serious deficit. The average share of renewable freshwater in 8 out of 14 member countries is 500 cubic meters per... |
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Report of the Experts Meeting on Transport for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region and Relevant Climate Change Issues E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/3
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Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation for All: Regional Assessment Report on the Status and Achievements of ESCWA Member Countries towards Improved Water Supply and Sanitation E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/1 This report was prepared upon the request of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and in cooperation with the German Technical Cooperation Agency (GTZ). It presents an assessment of the... |
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Guidelines for Energy Efficiency in the Tourism Sector: Strategy, Design, Systems and Operations Approach E/ESCWA/PI/2009/14 The primary objectives of this document are to help public and private sector planners, developers and designers, as well as the management and operating staff, in the tourism sector to... |
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Climate Change and Carbon Capture and Storage Techniques E/ESCWA/PI/2009/13 Arabic (658.6 KB) English (658.6 KB) |
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ESCWA Annual Report, 2008 E/ESCWA/OES/2009/1 This Annual Report summarizes the accomplishments achieved by ESCWA under its seven subprogrammes in 2008. Using a results-based approach in reviewing those accomplishments, the report provides a... |
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Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/WP.3 This report reviews the progress achieved in the implementation of obligations and objectives at the regional level relevant to five clusters, namely agriculture, rural development, land, drought... |
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Energy Conservation and Efficiency in the Upstream Energy Sectors in Selected ESCWA Member Countries E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/8 Produced in response to the recommendations made in the fifth session of the Committee on Energy, this publication also fulfils the mandates of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World... |
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Impact of Industrial Policies on the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/7 The impact of industrial policies on the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises is examined in this study and analytical tools for impact assessment are suggested. Industrial... |
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ESCWA Water Development Report 2: State of Water Resources in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/6 The ESCWA region has an arid to semi-arid climate and the livelihood of its population is significantly affected by the scarcity of water. This series aims to enhance the application of integrated... |
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Land Degradation Assessment and Prevention: Selected Case Studies from the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/4 Critical issues confronting policymakers, administrators, staff and stakeholders in combating and preventing land degradation are assessed in this review, with particular... |
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The Role of Women in Rural Areas in Managing Water, Conserving Energy and Safeguarding the Environment in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/3 he Role of Women in Rural Areas in Managing Water, Conserving Energy and Safeguarding the Environment in the ESCWA Region Arabic (749.23 KB) English (749.23 KB) |
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Assessment of Water Quality Management Practices in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/2 This study assesses water quality management practices in selected countries within the region and presents member countries with recommendations on the protection and sustainable use of scarce... |
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Guidelines on the Legislative and Institutional Reforms Needed for the Implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management at the National Level in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/1 tive regulations governing the management of the water sector in ESCWA member countries, in-depth case studies and lessons learned from selected countries. The guidelines propose the most... |
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ESCWA Annual Report, 2006 E/ESCWA/OES/2007/1 The ESCWA Annual Report reviews the activities of the Commission in 2006, which were severely affected by the devastating war of aggression that was unleashed against Lebanon in that year.... |
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Country and Regional Profiles for Sustainable Development Indicators with Selected Sectors in the ESCWA Region: Technology Sector E/ESCWA/SDPD/2005/Booklet.6 ESCWA prepared a set of handbooks for the following six sectors: energy, water, environment, agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises and technology, each addressing sustainable... |
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Country and Regional Profiles for Sustainable Development Indicators with Selected Sectors in the ESCWA Region: The Private Sector and Enterprise Development E/ESCWA/SDPD/2005/Booklet.5 Arabic (484.81 KB) English (484.81 KB) |
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Country and Regional Profiles for Sustainable Development Indicators with Selected Sectors in the ESCWA Region: Agriculture Sector E/ESCWA/SDPD/2005/Booklet.4 Arabic (567.46 KB) English (567.46 KB) |
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Country and Regional Profiles for Sustainable Development Indicators with Selected Sectors in the ESCWA Region: Sustainable Management of the Environment E/ESCWA/SDPD/2005/Booklet.3 Arabic (601.23 KB) English (601.23 KB) |