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	Disability in the Arab Region 2018 E/ESCWA/SDD/2018/1 This report presents and analyses statistics relating to the demographic characteristics and socio-economic situation of persons with disabilities in the Arab region. It is based on data from... Arabic (1.07 MB) English (1.03 MB)
	Arab Horizon 2030: Innovation Perspectives for achieving SDGs in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2019/2 The publication explores innovation approaches and technological trends that bolster inclusive sustainable development and the achievement of SDGs in the Arab region by: ... Arabic (4.86 MB) English (4.85 MB)
	Trafficking of women and children in the Arab region: A regional perspective E/ESCWA/ECW/2013/2 This publication examines the trafficking in persons within and among the countries of the ESCWA region, focusing on the primary victims of trafficking, namely: women and children. It... Arabic (906.38 KB) English (976.13 KB)
	Economic Trends and Impacts in the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 2 E/ESCWA/EAD/2005/2 This study presents an analysis of financial developments in the region in the wake of the financial crisis in East Asia in 1997 and its aftermath, and in the context of the newly introduced... Arabic (721.63 KB) English (721.63 KB)
	Economic Trends and Impacts: Foreign Aid and Development in the Arab Region, Issue No. 4 E/ESCWA/EAD/2007/1 A comprehensive assessment of the relationship between foreign aid and development in the Arab region over the last three decades, this study defines the major trends in development assistance to... Arabic (2.64 MB) English (513.45 KB)
	Trends and Impacts in Conflict Settings: Conflict and MDGs, Issue No. 2 E/ESCWA/ECRI/2011/2 One additional year of civil war in an ESCWA member country causes a decline in per-capita GDP of about 17.5 per cent, which is marginally higher than in other countries. It also causes... Arabic (20.75 MB) English (1.05 MB)
	Trends and Impacts in Conflict Settings, No. 6: Developing a Risk-Assessment Framework for the Arab Region E/ESCWA/ECRI/2019/1 The Arab region is undergoing profound transformations due to social, economic, and governance factors, as well as from violent conflict, humanitarian crisis, and political instability. The... Arabic (10.03 MB) English (9.54 MB)
	Trends and Impacts in Conflict Settings: The Socio-economic Impact of Conflict-driven Displacement in the ESCWA Region Issue No. 1 E/ESCWA/ECRI/2009/2 Thirty-six per cent of displaced persons in the world are to be found in the ESCWA region, where conflict and war-driven displacement have resulted in 7.6 million refugees and 7.2 million...
	Economic Trends and Impacts: Banking Sector Lending Behaviour and Efficiency in Selected ESCWA Member Countries, Issue No. 3 E/ESCWA/EAD/2005/7 This series presents an analysis of the macroeconomic and institutional developments in ESCWA member countries, with a view to identifying the key barriers to sustainable and equitable... Arabic (1.66 MB) English (1.66 MB)
	Effective use of statistics in evidence-based policymaking - conceptual framework E/ESCWA/SD/2013/Technical Paper.1 While many efforts have been exerted to build the statistical capacities of ESCWA member countries, the use of statistics in policymaking requires further development, with special focus on... Arabic (3.51 MB) English (769.13 KB)
	Regional Review of Institutions for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/5 The Regional Review of Institutions for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region reviews existing governance systems for sustainable development at the local and regional levels, highlights... Arabic (818.22 KB) English (497.44 KB)
	Annual Review of Globalization and Regional Integration in ESCWA Member States, 2005 E/ESCWA/GRID/2005/13 While there was a slight improvement in globalization indicators and regional integration in the ESCWA region in 2004, their contribution to the global economy remains modest. This study presents... Arabic (1.78 MB) English (1.78 MB)
	Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2006 E/ESCWA/GRID/2006/3 The fifth issue of the Annual Review, aimed at researchers and academics, analyses the degree to which the Arab economies have integrated into the global economy and the progress made in the Arab... Arabic (1.64 MB) English (1.64 MB)
	Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2007 E/ESCWA/GRID/2007/14 The sixth issue of the Annual Review analyses the extent to which Arab countries are integrated into the global economy and the degree of economic integration among those countries. It draws... Arabic (1.8 MB) English (677.05 KB)
	Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2008 E/ESCWA/EDGD/2008/4 The performance of Arab countries in 2007 was uneven. Some sectors increased their share in the world economy while others saw their share decline. This issue of the Annual Review assesses,... Arabic (739.06 KB) English (500.17 KB)
	Annual Review of Development in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2009 E/ESCWA/EDGD/2009/7 The economies of most Arab countries were less affected by the global financial crisis compared to other economies. Several factors contributed to the alleviation of the impact of the crisis on... Arabic (1.11 MB) English (490.44 KB)
	ESCWA Annual Report, 2011 E/ESCWA/OES/2012/1 The year 2011 was a turning point for the Arab world. The power of citizens has created new momentum for change, opening the door of opportunity for the Arab people. As an institution that... Arabic (15.74 MB) English (26.25 MB)
	Transition to Democracy in the Arab Region: Regional Cooperation Mechanisms in Comparative Perspective, 2013 E/ESCWA/ECRI/2013/Technical paper.1 As the wave of uprisings swept across Arab countries in 2010-2011, observers have highlighted the role of transnational linkages in influencing developments in the region. In this context, the... Arabic (235.33 KB) English (235.33 KB)
	Short- and medium-term economic challenges of the Arab countries in transition E/ESCWA/ECRI/2013/1 The Arab region’s public deems a strong economy to be as important as a well-functioning democracy. Thus, a successful transition process in the region – leading to sustainable, pro-growth,... Arabic (5.27 MB) English (4.23 MB)
	The Environment in the Transboundary Context in the ESCWA Region: Situation and Recommendations E/ESCWA/SDPD/2005/5 Most ESCWA member countries have ratified international environmental agreements and have committed themselves to enhancing relevant governance structures, developing action plans and submitting... Arabic (1.4 MB) English (863.06 KB)

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