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| 20 May 2015 |
Analysis of Performance and Assessment of Growth and Productivity in the ESCWA Region, Third Issue |
Resource mobilization dynamics in the diversified ESCWA region are not uniform. In that sense, this study presents an empirical and analytical survey of the savings and investment climates in the ESCWA region by means of analyzing conditions in the region and comparing them to those in other developing countries. Furthermore, the study explores economic policy options available to policymakers with regard to enhancing economic growth and income in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). |
| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, No. 9 |
The purpose of this ninth issue of the Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA region is to present available statistics for ESCWA member countries on registered vital events, including births, deaths, marriages and divorces, with special emphasis on demographic determinants and population changes; present the main indicators for each of these events; compare them with the estimates prepared by the United Nations Population Division; and facilitate comparison across countries and years. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Progress Made by Yemen in the Implementation of the New Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Period 2003-2007 |
This study reviews and evaluates the progress made by Yemen in implementing the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries. It also reviews the macroeconomic policies adopted by the Government of Yemen with a view to improving its overall economic performance and evaluates both sectoral developments and social policies aimed at alleviating poverty. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Regional Economic Forecast - 2009 |
This study presents estimates and forecasts for GDP growth for the ESCWA region for the period 2009-2010. |
| 20 May 2015 |
The Integrated Household Survey |
ESCWA prepared this study in the context of its activities aimed at improving statistical work in member countries. The purpose of the study consists of enhancing capacities of member countries in designing and implementing the integrated household survey which contributes to promoting capacities to develop, follow up and evaluate plans and programmes, and to building social and economic indicators which allow to monitor progress achieved in realizing the Millennium Development Goals, in particular the goal of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Knowledge Management and Analysis of ESCWA Member Countries Capacities in Managing Shared Water Resources |
Water scarcity is a fundamental challenge to sustainable development in arid and semi-arid regions. The problem is accentuated by the fact that most of the water resources used by ESCWA countries are shared resources that originate from outside the region. There are seven major shared surface watercourses in the ESCWA region, with an average annual discharge of approximately 195 billion cubic meters (BCM). |
| 1 March 2017 |
Arab Governance Report II: Governance and Institutional Transformations in Conflict-affected Arab Countries |
This report makes the case for a conflict-sensitive approach to governance in Arab countries affected by civil wars, violence and instability. |
| 3 March 2016 |
Child Marriage in Humanitarian Settings in the Arab Region |
This study explores the causes and effects of child marriage, particularly structural determinants and contextual determinants such as conflict, instability and extreme poverty. |
| 21 July 2016 |
Methodological Analysis and Implementation Assessment of the Agreement on International Roads in the Arab Mashreq |
The report assesses progress in the implementation of ITSAM and draws recommendations to activate the implementation of the agreement during the remaining period. |
| 15 August 2019 |
Arab Gender Lens 2019 Pocketbook: A Statistical Portrait of the Western Asia Region |
This pocketbook is designed to serve as a source of information on the issues of gender and women’s empowerment in the Arab region. |