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| 20 May 2015 |
Improved Energy Efficiency and the Uses of Cleaner Fossil Fuels in Selected Sectors in Certain ESCWA Member Countries, Part I: Improved Energy Efficiency in Energy-Intensive Industries |
The industrial sector plays a vital role in the national economies of the ESCWA region and consumes some 25 per cent of total energy. This study is the first volume of a two-part study assessing the role of the industrial sector in the national economies of the region; current energy consumption trends in selected energy-intensive industries; and economically feasible options for improving energy efficiency in these industries. The study assesses energy consumption in several sectors, including the cement industry, steel industry, fertilizer manufacturing and glass manufacturing. |
| 21 January 2016 |
Overcoming Population Vulnerability to Water Scarcity in the Arab Region: Population and Development Report Issue No. 7 |
The report analyzes the nexus between population dynamics and water scarcity and underlines the need to account for such dynamics in formulating sustainable development policies. |
| 26 February 2015 |
Access to Justice for Women and Girls in the Arab Region: From Ratification to Implementation of International Instruments |
The study examines the ability of women to access judicial processes and their ability to access remedy for violating their rights. |
| 16 April 2019 |
Adopting Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) for Enhanced Food Safety in the Arab Region |
Food safety, which is an integral part of food security, is essential for protecting consumers from the hazards of foodborne illnesses that may be introduced at different stages of the food value chain starting right from production and all the way to retail and food preparation. Therefore, addressing food safety is important and demands tight standards to be followed. To achieve this goal Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) were introduced aiming at eliminating sources of food hazards while also improving overall conditions for farm workers and protecting the environment. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, No. 13 |
The thirteenth issue of the Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region disseminates data on population size and composition, and on vital events, namely fertility, mortality, marriage and divorce in ESCWA member countries for the period 2000-2009. Data were drawn from different national sources including surveys, censuses and civil registration systems and were compiled mainly from questionnaires prepared by ESCWA and filled by member countries. For accuracy purposes, data have been checked for reliability. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Broadband for Development in the ESCWA Region: Enhancing Access to ICT Services in a Global Knowledge Society |
This report highlights the vast development potential in the ESCWA region as it moves towards the broadband revolution, with real business examples focused on selected countries. It also offers an assessment of the factors that may hinder the spread of broadband, while proposing concrete actions to guide ESCWA member countries in their quest for the enhanced infrastructure necessary to build the knowledge society. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Integrated Social Policy Report IV: Labour Market Policy in the ESCWA Region |
After decades of market-oriented reforms, the ESCWA region is facing fundamental questions about the parameters of future development. The expectation that top-down economic stabilization, liberalization of markets and strategic privatization would lead to more competitive, diversified and inclusive economies has only partially materialized. The employment situation in particular remains a constant challenge and needs to be addressed through a more integrated approach to labour market policy, combining economic and social policy. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region, 2005-2006 |
The Survey reports on the most recent economic and social developments in the region and makes policy recommendations based on an in-depth analysis of regional development issues. The main theme of this edition is rights to development in the ESCWA region. |
| 14 September 2016 |
Use of Administrative Registers in Population and Housing Censuses |
The study focuses on the methodology for using administrative records on collecting population and housing censuses. It highlights the challenges and opportunities and the importance of Identification number (ID) in the administrative registers in obtaining related data on population and housing census. |
| 23 January 2019 |
Capacity Development Material on Participation, Collaboration and Engagement |
This report provides details about the implementation of the four-phased ESCWA framework on open government, and it helps building the capacities of government officials in the Arab region to implement successful open government strategies and policies. |