Working Papers
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Towards Better Measurement of Poverty and Inequality in Arab Countries: A Proposed Pan-Arab Multipurpose Survey E/ESCWA/SD/2014/WP.1 This paper critically assesses the measurement methods of poverty and inequality indicators based on international and national methodologies as well as the data generation mechanisms across Arab... |
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Assessing the Impact of the Conflict on the Syrian Economy and Looking Beyond E/ESCWA/EDGD/2014/WP.2 The report adopts the Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model for simulation. The first section outlines a baseline scenario. The second section provides an assessment of the impact of early... |
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A review of literature on the changing role of the family in care provision in Arab countries E/ESCWA/SDD/2013/WP.1  Arabic (781.07 KB) English (781.07 KB) |
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International and Regional Practices Favoring the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Labor Market E/ESCWA/SDD/2010/WP.4 This paper surveys policies, programmes and legislation which could enable persons with disabilities to access employment opportunities in selected ESCWA and other countries. It also assesses good... |
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Business Regulatory Reforms: Recommendations for Lebanon E/ESCWA/OES/2013/WP.1 Arabic (161.73 KB) English (161.73 KB) |
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Assessing the Financing Gap in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/EDGD/2013/5 Financing is one of the core issues in international development. Many wealthy countries have agreed on the need to allocate 0.7 per cent of their national income to financing development in less... |
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Towards Comprehensive Social Policy for Equality and the Millennium Development Goals E/ESCWA/SDD/2012/WP.1 Arabic (374.23 KB) English (374.23 KB) |
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Economic policy in the ESCWA region and its impact on employment E/ESCWA/SDD/2012/2 In recent years, there has been considerable economic growth in most ESCWA member countries, however the employment situation has not improved at the same pace. A better understanding of the... |
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Analyses on the establishment and application of the single window system to facilitate trade in Sudan E/ESCWA/EDGD/2012/WP.1 This paper presents an overview of the objectives of the single window system, its areas of application and the legal framework for the establishment of the system. It also includes a detailed... |
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Working Paper on Approaches for Rural Development in the ESCWA Region: Enhancing SME Competitiveness and Infrastructure Services E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/WP.3 Arabic (668.91 KB) English (173.74 KB) |
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Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns in Energy and Water Sectors in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/WP.1 Arabic (633.99 KB) English (633.99 KB) |
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Poverty in Western Asia: Some Social Considerations E/ESCWA/SDD/2010/Technical Paper.3 Arabic (293.12 KB) English (293.12 KB) |
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Central Bank Independence and its Effect on Inflation Performance in the ESCWA Countries E/ESCWA/EDGD/2011/WP.2 The main objectives of this paper are to measure the central bank independence in the ESCWA countries and to explore its effects on the inflation performance. In section two, the paper reviews... |
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Statement of Suggested Policies and Measures in the Arab Region Regarding the Thematic Clusters of the Ninteenth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development E/ESCWA/SDPD/2010/WP.1
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Regional Implementation Meeting Report on the Five Areas Presented to the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development on its 18th Session E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/WP.2 Arabic (169.82 KB) English (169.82 KB) |
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The Use of Urban Observatories as a Tool for Localizing Urban and Social Policy E/ESCWA/SDD/2009/WG.3/WP.1
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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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Literature Review on Engendering the Millennium Development Goals and Identifying Barriers to Gender Equality in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/WP.5 Arabic (120.14 KB) English (120.14 KB) |
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Literature Review on Social Exclusion in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/WP.4 Arabic (180.53 KB) English (180.53 KB) |
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Critical Review of Successful Experiences in Integrated Social Policy E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/WP.1 This document consists of two parts. The first part includes the experiences and particularities of certain states, with the aim to identify factors conducive to achieving social welfare. The... |