Reports and Studies
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Cultivating Resilient Institutions in the Arab Region: National Women’s Machineries in Challenging Times E/ESCWA/ECW/2019/4 The present study examines how national women’s machineries in the Arab region cultivate resilience to continue operating and delivering during conflict, occupation and formal political... |
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Building Trust in E-Services in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/ICTD/2009/4 The rapid pace of advancement in information and communications technology (ICT) and the increasing ICT application possibilities in the economic, social and cultural fields are accompanied, on... |
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World Environment Day, Forests: Nature at Your Service, 5 June 2011 E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/Technical paper.3/Rev.1 This document presents the importance of forests in providing natural materials such as timber, fuel, paper and medicinal plants while helping sustain the quality and availability of water. It... |
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Energy Vulnerability in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/1 This publication seeks to identify sources of energy vulnerability in the Arab region that prevent member States from being able to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern... |
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International Migration and Development in the ESCWA Region: Challenges and Opportunities E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.5 This paper discusses migration policies and their impact on development on both the theoretical and practical levels, focusing on ESCWA member countries and highlighting good practices and major... |
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Gender, Citizenship, and the Role of NGOs in Selected Arab Countries: Case Study of Egypt E/ESCWA/ECW/2005/3 This study includes global changes that have led to the emergence of a number of new concepts, including human development and economic, social, political, cultural and civil rights. In addition,... |
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Transport and Connectivity to Global Value Chains: Illustrations from the Arab Region E/ESCWA/EDID/2017/3 This report explores the impact of transport infrastructure and services availability and efficiency on Global Value Chains connectivity. It also assesses whether the Arab region meets the... |
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Social Development Bulletin No. 4: Bridging the Urban Divide in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.3 This bulletin sheds light on the social challenges that result from urban divisions in the Arab region. It documents spatial interventions carried out in several ESCWA member countries in order to... |
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Protracted Conflict and Development in the Arab Region: Trends and Impacts in Conflict Settings, Issue No. 4 E/ESCWA/ECRI/2015/2 The Arab region is presently beset by armed civil conflict, one of the most profoundly devastating social phenomena in the modern world. This study examines the relationships between... |
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Conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic: Macroeconomic Implications and Obstacles to Achieving the Millennium Development Goals E/ESCWA/EDGD/2014/TECHNICAL PAPER.5 ESCWA has prepared the present report based on data gathered from various government bodies in the Syrian Arab Republic, United Nations agencies and other sources. The report also draws from... |
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Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/Technical Paper.1 This brochure explains the means that could allow the establishment of sustainable cities such as integrating water resources protection in urban planning, improving operational efficiency of... |
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ICT Finance, Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship E/ESCWA/ICTD/2007/12 The development of appropriate financial instruments, provision of financial resources and venture capital, and support for and strengthening of innovative operations and pioneering work are... |
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Water Resources Issues in the ESCWA Region: Country Fact Sheets E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/Technical Paper.2 The purpose of these Country Fact Sheets is to examine the water situation in the region, with particular emphasis on the desalination industry as a growing source of freshwater in many... |
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Personal Development and Leadership Skills: Trainer’s Guide E/ESCWA/ECRI/2010/Technical Paper.2/Add.1 This document is the trainer's guide prepared in the context of the training workshop entitled “Personal Development and Leadership Skills” that aims at enabling participants to develop basic... |
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Competition and Regulation in the Arab Region, Economic Governance Series 2015 E/ESCWA/EDID/2015/5 Competition policy and regulation are essential components of economic systems at the national, regional and global levels. In Arab countries, however, heavily concentrated and inefficient... |
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Best Practices and Successful Experiences in Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in Arab Countries E/ESCWA/ECW/2011/3 This study aims at presenting and analyzing successful experiences and good practices in the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW... |
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Good Practices in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Applications in Seaports in the ESCWA Member Countries E/ESCWA/GRID/2007/12 Using information and communications technology (ICT) in ports is essential to ensure accurate, real-time control and pre-planning for port management operations. ICT applications benefit trade... |
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Intellectual Property for Fostering Innovation in the Arab World E/ESCWA/TDD/2019/5 Only few Arab countries have a national intellectual property strategy with measures that encourage and facilitate the effective development, management, and protection of intellectual... |
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Social Protection Country Profile: Mauritania E/ESCWA/SDD/2016/CP.2 This report presents a comprehensive profile of social protection in Mauritania. It covers pensions, health care, cash transfers, and food and energy subsidies, as well as other social... |
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Social Protection Country Profile: Tunisia E/ESCWA/SDD/2016/CP.1 This report presents a comprehensive profile of social protection in Tunisia including pensions, healthcare, cash transfers, housing and food and energy subsidies. Social protection in Tunisia... |
