In an effort to reverse the unsatisfactory trend of development performance witnessed in the ESCWA region during the past two decades, it is necessary to identify the factors that contribute to raising the level of growth, which can help decision-makers in  developing appropriate economic polici

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 development in the region. Issue No.

The weak performance of the ESCWA region is particularly noticeable when compared to the rapidly growing economies of countries in East Asia.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) became the main component of the new International Trade System, especially after the establishment of WTO.

The gradual deterioration of national economies in the ESCWA region since the 1970s can be largely attributed to weak growth in development and prospects.

This study reviews a number of road safety issues in four ESCWA member countries, namely, Egypt, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen.

Road traffic accidents constitute a major burden to all countries due to the high toll they exert on human lives and property.

The decision of countries to enter into bilateral or regional trade arrangements is strategic in nature.