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| 25 September 2018 |
Arab Disability Statistics in Numbers 2017 |
The e-publication “Arab Disability Statistics in Numbers 2017” is based on national data, harmonized to the extent possible, to allow for regional analysis, based on different sources such population censuses and household surveys for poverty, labor force, health and household budget, cross-cutting in a number of socioeconomic areas. |
| 27 January 2020 |
Promoting Social Justice in the Arab Region through Capacity Building Interventions, Social Development Bulletin, Vol.7, No.3 |
This bulletin explores the connection between innovative capacity building and the ability of stakeholders to implement the SDGs. |
| 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). |
| 13 November 2019 |
The Sophistication of Arab Exports: measurements and main tendencies |
The past couple of decades witnessed an increasing interest among countries in issues related to the quality of growth through economic transformation, which can engender both static and dynamic gains. |
| 4 July 2014 |
Promises of Spring: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in Democratic Transitions |
This publication offers a critical analysis of the Arab uprisings, their possible triggers and potential trajectories. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Economic policy in the ESCWA region and its impact on employment |
In recent years, there has been considerable economic growth in most ESCWA member countries, however the employment situation has not improved at the same pace. A better understanding of the interrelation between the structure of economic growth and employment dynamics will facilitate broad-based economic growth conducive to job creation. |
| 8 March 2016 |
Social Protection in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The Role of Zakat |
This ESCWA study examines the role of the zakat system for social protection in the West Bank of the occupied Palestinian territory. |
| 21 May 2015 |
Reaping the Rewards of Demographic Transitions: Investing in Arab Youth, Social Policy Brief, No. 7 |
This policy brief focuses on the need to invest in youth development in order to reap the rewards of the demographic dividend, and discusses tools and policy options. |
| 25 May 2017 |
ESCWA Country Profiles, 2011 |
This publication outlines the main social and economic indicators of ESCWA’s member countries. It was jointly prepared by the Statistics Division and the Office of the Executive Secretary. The data presented by this publication have been collected from diverse United Nations and national sources and are for the most recent year available at the time of data collection. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Arabic Terminology in the Field of Productivity and Sustainable Development: Glossary of Shared Water Resources, Technical, Socio-Economical and Legal Terminology (Advanced Copy) |
This glossary of common terminology used in shared water resources was prepared in response to a request from the Committee of Water Resources at ESCWA at its Sixth Session (Beirut, 2-4 December 2004) which called for the provision of assistance through a clear terminology for internationally shared water (surface water and groundwater). The glossary was prepared with assistance from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) in Hanover, Germany through the common project with ESCWA on “Advisory Services to ESCWA and ESCWA member countries on Water Resources”. |