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Assessing the impacts of changing water availability on agricultural production in selected Arab countries E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/CP In order to assess the impact of climate change on agricultural production in the Arab region, the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), as part of its implementation of the... |
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Evaluating Renewable Manufacturing Potential in the Arab Region – Jordan, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates E/ESCWA/SDPD/2017/TECHNICAL PAPER.6 The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) conducted a study on the potential of local manufacturing of... |
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Reducing Gas Flaring in Arab Countries: A Sustainable Development Necessity E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/TP.9 The study highlights the Arab region’s high reliance on fossil fuels, making it the second fastest growing regional source of greenhouse gas emissions. This is increasingly worrying for Arab... |
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2015 Situation Report on International Migration: Migration, Displacement and Development in a Changing Arab Region Report Summary E/ESCWA/SDD/2015/BROCHURE.1 .  Arabic (705.46 KB) English (749.55 KB) |
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Sharing Responsibilities for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region: Fostering Resilient Partnerships among Development Stakeholders E/ESCWA/SDD/2016/Pamphlet.1 The present pamphlet primarily addresses the progressive and distinctive role played by civil society in development processes, political transitions and participatory policymaking, particularly... |
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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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Advancing the Implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing in Arab Countries E/ESCWA/SDD/2019/INF.8 This policy brief provides an overview of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and its linkages to the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. It highlights MIPAA’s... |
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Fostering Open Government in the Arab region E/ESCWA/TDD/2018/INF.1 Open government refers to a government which is effective and efficient in the performance of its duties, transparent in and accountable for its actions, accessible to all through its services,... |
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Promoting Food and Water Security through Cooperation and Capacity Development in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2017/BROCHURE.1 This brochure represents a brief snapshot about the UNESCWA project on “Promoting Food and Water Security through Cooperation and Capacity Development in the Arab Region”, funded by the Swedish... |
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Developing the Capacities of the Arab Countries for Climate Change Adaptation Using Integrated Water Resources Management Tools E/ESCWA/SDPD/2017/MODULES/INTRO The training modules were developed within the framework of the United Nations Development Account (UNDA) project on “Developing the Capacities of the Arab Countries for Climate Change... |
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Under an Olive Tree in Palestine E/ESCWA/PI/2011/2 Arabic (12.54 MB) English (7.74 MB) |
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Impact of COVID-19 on Migrants and Refugees in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2020/TP.16 Migrants and refugees are among the social groups most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and are suffering disproportionately from its social and economic consequences. This publication is a joint... |
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Big Data for Good: Can Big Data Illustrate the Challenges Facing Syrian Refugees in Lebanon? E/ESCWA/CL6.GCP/2020/TP.7 Non-traditional data sources ought to be considered for supporting policymaking. In addition to official statistics or traditional data sources, the non-traditional data used in this project are... |
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Building Capacities in Developing Appropriate Green Technologies for Improving the Livelihood of Rural Communities in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2014/Brochure.1 This project addresses the obstacles faced by rural communities in the Arab region in accessing modern energy services. It is aimed at strengthening the capacity of Arab countries to mainstream... |
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2018: Smart Choices to Preserve our Land E/ESCWA/SDPD/2018/INF.2 The Arab region has limited land resources while it faces daunting challenges that include high population and urbanization growth rates, resource over-exploitation, diminishing water resources,... |
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National Institutional Structures for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Exploring the Implementation of Article 33 in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2019/TP.3 This study examines Article (33) on “National Implementation and Monitoring” in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Article 33 is quite groundbreaking as it is the first... |
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Towards a Common Arab Regional Job Competencies Framework for Senior Public Servants within the Context of Agenda 2030 and Public Policy E/ESCWA/CL6.GCP/2020/TP.4 Arab countries are committed to enhancing the effectiveness of their public institutions. They are allocating resources to improve the quality of services provided to citizens. Developing job... |
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Arab Internet Governance Forum 2012-2015 E/ESCWA/TDD/2014/BROCHURE.1 The Arab IGF is aimed at establishing a mechanism for the implementation of the Arab Regional Roadmap for the Internet Governance, and it provides a platform for dialogue on issues related to the... |
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The Demographic Profiles of Arab States, 2017 E/ESCWA/SDD/2017/Country Profiles The profiles provide demographic data and trends per Arab country for the period 1980-2050, and could serve as a reference for researchers conducting demographic research as well as social... |
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The Demographic Profile of Arab Countries: Ageing of Rural Populations E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/Booklet.1/Rev.1 This document highlights the course of fertility and mortality transition, and examines in rural and urban populations in the 22 countries of the Arab region for the period 1980 – 2050.... |