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| 2 July 2019 |
Lebanese Minister launches Open Government workshop, commends ESCWA presence in Lebanon |
Beirut, 2 July 2019 (ESCWA)— Lebanese Minister of State for Administrative Reform May Chidiac today praised the synergy that exists between Lebanon and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The presence of the Commission in Lebanon has rendered it the general UN Headquarters in the Arab region and the most suitable setting for intellectual interaction. |
| 31 July 2019 |
ESCWA signs technical cooperation framework with Yemen |
Beirut, 31 July 2019 (ESCWA)--United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Rola Dashti today said the most important step in the post-conflict phase in Yemen is to engage citizens in development process at socio-economic and institutional levels. In this context, she stressed the need to develop a clear road map to address the development challenges that Yemen is facing. |
| 11 December 2014 |
East and West Embrace in ESCWA Concert |
Music lovers flocked to the Maronite Cathedral of St. George in Downtown Beirut, Lebanon, last week to attend a special classical concert held on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of ESCWA. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Bader AlDafa, and the German Foundation Podium Junger Musiker had jointly extended the invitation to a concert entitled “Orient Meets Occident: the Arabian Passion according to J. S. Bach.” |
| 11 December 2014 |
Ministerial Session Discusses Intergenerational Justice and Access to Natural Resources |
The ministerial panel on the topic “Intergenerational justice and access to natural resources” today highlighted the linkages between the use of and access to natural resources, poverty alleviation, economic growth and social equality for the achievement of intergenerational justice, founded on the economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainable development. |
| 2 January 2018 |
Executive Secretary Visits LAEC |
Beirut, 29 December 2017 (Communication and Information Unit) -- United Nations Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA Executive Secretary Mohamed Ali Alhakim called for enhancing cooperation between the Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission (LAEC), affiliated to the Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), in many projects “as we can benefit from the expertise of the Commission in the implementation of common mechanisms and programs related to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to the issues of climate change and their impact on nature and people.” |
| 11 December 2014 |
UN-ESCWA Launches Report on Globalization and Regional Integration 2007 |
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| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA Meeting on Infrastructure Investments and Public-Private Partnerships Concludes, Issues Rabat Declaration |
In partnership with the Ministry of Equipment and Transport of the Kingdom of Morocco, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) held an expert group meeting on “Unlocking Infrastructure Investments and Mobilizing Financial Resources in the Arab Region,” from 17 to 18 April 2013 at the Ministry of Equipment and Transport, Rabat. |
| 2 January 2018 |
Executive Secretary Visits LAEC |
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA Executive Secretary Mohamed Ali Alhakim called for enhancing cooperation between the Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission (LAEC), affiliated to the Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), in many projects “as we can benefit from the expertise of the Commission in the implementation of common mechanisms and programs related to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to the issues of climate change and their impact on nature and people.” |
| 5 November 2019 |
Arts Competition: ESCWA and LAU organize a regional youth arts competition for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence |
Beirut, 5 November 2019 (ESCWA)--On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (25 November – 10 December 2019), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is organizing a regional youth arts competition in partnership with the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University (LAU). |
| 17 November 2016 |
Innovation as Driver of Sustainable Development Goals |
Under the overall umbrella of pushing forth the Sustainable Development Agenda, and precisely, innovation, in the Arab region, ESCWA gathered more than 60 experts from its member countries and from selected developed countries in its Beirut-based headquarters to discuss “Mechanisms to Advance Innovation for Inclusive Sustainable Development in the Arab Region.” |