Trade facilitation plays a significant role in improving trade growth and competitiveness within the context of the global supply chain. This report sheds light on the requirements for establishing the Single Window system for trade facilitation. Having defined the Single Window system, the report provides comprehensive information on the compliance of national trade policies with trade treaties, trade law and trade regulations. It also analyses initiatives in ESCWA member countries to establish the Single Window system with a view to highlighting best practice across the region.

This report explores the future political and developmental scenarios facing the Arab region five years after the uprisings.

This report focuses on gender equality as a core element for achieving sustainable development and gender mainstreaming as a strategy to address inequalities.

This report provides an overview of public policies that can be considered by Arab governments to promote green technologies while reducing the risk for businesses and industry and attracting investments at the same time. The report also focuses on the tools, regulations and policies necessary to create an enabling environment. The report presents best practices, and providing a pathway for other countries in the Arab region to follow.