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| 12 November 2014 |
Technology for Development |
Cutting edge technology and the knowledge-based economy are at the heart of the ESCWA vision for a new development paradigm and prosperity in the Arab region. The Technology for Development Division (TDD) of ESCWA assists member countries in building an inclusive, |
| 12 November 2014 |
Social Development |
Despite progress on a number of human development indicators in ESCWA countries in recent decades, inequality, vulnerability and social exclusion have not decreased and the link between economic growth and social development remains weak. In many ESCWA countries, certain social groups such as persons with disabilities, informal workers and the poor often lack adequate protection and remain highly vulnerable, especially in times of conflict and crises. |
| 12 November 2014 |
Gender and Women Issues |
The advancement of women’s rights is a matter of urgency in the Arab region and essential for meaningful development. Although significant progress towards women’s empowerment has been made in most Arab countries, women in the region continue to face great challenges and uncertainty, particularly in situations of conflict, economic difficulties and political instability. Gender-based discrimination remains widespread and their access to resources, opportunities and decision-making continues to be limited. |
| 12 November 2014 |
Economic Development and Integration |
The Economic Development and Integration Division (EDID) aims, through economic monitoring, research, knowledge management, policy advice and capacity-building, to help the Arab region to attain long-term dynamic growth and equitable development. |
| 12 November 2014 |
Governance and Conflict Issues |
Conflict and instability in the region have caused great loss of life and the displacement of millions of people in the Arab region. Protracted conflicts in several countries and decades of Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory have also had a detrimental effect on development in member States not directly caught up in fighting. Conflict has a profound impact on socioeconomic development and countries torn apart by war can take up to 15 years to recover their pre-conflict growth trajectory. |
| 12 November 2014 |
Statistics |
The Statistics Division at ESCWA not only acts as a regional focal point for the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), other organizations and member States |
| 12 November 2014 |
Natural Resources |
The ESCWA region is facing critical natural resource problems. Climate change, population growth, food insecurity, water scarcity, extreme weather events and regional tensions over shared water resources are challenges that make effective management of natural resources to promote sustainable development imperative. Member countries have shown a growing interest in assessing the impact of climate change, including extreme weather events, and socioeconomic vulnerability. |