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2 December 2015	Working Groups	RICCAR implementation is supported by two working groups and two task forces comprised of representatives from Arab Governments, Arab regional organizations, United Nations organizations serving the Arab region and international experts. The two working groups are technically and financially supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the project Adaptation to Climate Change in the Water Sector in the MENA Region (ACCWaM), which supports RICCAR.
25 September 2017	Arab Forum for Sustainable Development
2 January 2015	Ministerial Sessions	The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) was established by the General Assembly in 1973 as a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council with a mandate to promote development, boost economic activity and strengthen cooperation in the Arab region. The ESCWA intergovernmental machinery consists of the Commission, the highest body of the organization, and the legislative and consultative committees, which are subsidiary bodies of the Commission.
6 February 2015	Consultants & Individual Contractors	The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is one five regional commissions of the United Nations Secretariat with a mandate to promote cooperation and integration in the region. ESCWA seeks to support Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa through normative and analytical research, standard-setting, innovative projects and technical advice. The Commission sometimes calls on the expertise and skills of consultants for short-term assignments. Necessary professional skills include:
2 January 2015	Donors	Since 2014, ESCWA has received $7,129,936 in voluntary contributions to implement national and regional activities. These activities and projects were developed in response to the needs of the region in different sectors including: water; environment; statistics; technology and innovation; social and economic development; and gender. New projects were also developed to respond to the emerging needs of member countries in transition.
29 August 2017	Module 4: Internet Governance	This module provides readers with the main features of Internet governance and the history of the Internet and its technical development, and discusses various issues related to Internet governance and its challenges.
9 January 2015	Contact Us	The ESCWA Communication and Information Unit (ECIU) acts as a liaison between the Commissions’ divisions and media institutions. ECIU is an instrumental link that allows proper exposure to the ESCWA intergovernmental meetings, expert group meetings, conferences, events related to international days and weeks, and the Commission’s studies and flagship reports.
29 August 2017	Module 1: Linkage between ICT and development
6 February 2015	FAQs	1. I have been approved as an ESCWA/UNGM vendor but I have never been invited to bid. This may be because the product or service you offer is rarely required, and we simply haven't needed to buy any. 2. I heard there is a bid going on for "xyz" product or service. I want to participate. Who shall I contact? You are encouraged to contact our office. Please note that you will be required to undertake the same registration process before your company will be considered. 3. Are ESCWA purchases tax/duty free?
2 January 2015	Advisory Bodies and Focal Points	The Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee was established under ESCWA resolution 175 (XV), of 18 May 1989, to bolster the work of the Commission. It is made up of heads of diplomatic missions in the host country, and a high-level representative of that country. The Committee plays a consultative role and facilitates contact between member States and the ESCWA Secretariat, and among member States themselves, on matters requiring attention between the Commission’s biennial sessions. It meets every four months at ESCWA headquarters in Beirut.

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