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| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No. 12 |
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| 20 November 2013 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in the Arab Region, Issue 20 |
ICT plays an important role in the multi-channel delivery of effective and efficient government services for better economic and social development. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Impact of Free Trade Area between Egypt and the Syrian Arab Republic on the Textile and Garment Sector |
This study attempts to assess the impact of the proposed free trade area between Egypt and Syria on the textile and garment sector. |
| 23 March 2020 |
Shelters for Women Survivors of Violence: Availability and Accessibility in the Arab Region |
This study examines the importance, as well as the availability and accessibility, of shelters in the Arab region, providing a nuanced understanding of the relationship between overall national legal frameworks and the daily operation of shelters. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Information Society Measurement: Building a Common Benchmarking Model for the ESCWA Region |
Closing the digital divide and bringing home the benefits of the information society are important concerns to member countries of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). For policymakers to accurately determine which development strategies will be the most effective, a comparable and clear measurement model is vital. Key indicators need to be defined and statistical models that can be used to assess the current status of the information society, measure its many facets and monitor progress towards its realization must be developed. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Internet Governance: Challenges and Opportunities for the ESCWA Member Countries |
One year before the conclusion of the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) (2006-2010), and shortly before the expiration of one of the most important and contentious global agreements shaping the current global Internet governance structure, namely the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the United States Department of Commerce, ESCWA published this study to support the Arab region in its efforts to develop a regional framework for Internet governance. |
| 25 June 2020 |
Social Protection in the Syrian Arab Republic |
The report presents a comprehensive profile of social protection in Syria and covers social insurance, social assistance, health care and social housing. |
| 2 June 2016 |
A People in Danger: Effects on Health of the 2014 Israeli Offensive on the Gaza Strip |
An ESCWA-Birzeit University study describes the effects of the 2014 Israeli offensive on Gaza, on health and well-being of adult Gazans, using data from PCBS. |
| 8 June 2016 |
Arab Development Outlook: Vision 2030 |
This report explores the future political and developmental scenarios facing the Arab region five years after the uprisings. |
| 22 February 2016 |
Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Arab Region: A Preliminary Study |
This study explores the structure, membership and main activities of Arab organizations of persons with disabilities in the context of the global disability movement. |