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| 29 September 2015 |
Multidimensional Poverty Index for Middle Income Countries: Findings for Jordan, Iraq and Morocco |
This paper portrays the situation of Multidimensional Poverty (MPI) in three Arab middle income countries: Jordan, Iraq and Morocco. It is based on the MPI by UNDP. |
| 22 May 2018 |
Case Study on Policy Reforms to Promote Renewable Energy in Jordan |
The growing demand for energy in Jordan, coupled with the heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, is an increasing economic challenge. This situation has been aggravated by the influx of high numbers of refugees in recent years, which has led to a sharp increase in demand for electricity. This has increased the complexity of sustainable energy management in the country. |
| 19 December 2013 |
A study of age reporting in selected Arab censuses of population |
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| 12 February 2019 |
Tools for Exante Trade Impact analysis |
The objective of this paper is to provide a review of the various tools used to ex-ante assessment of trade policies |
| 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. |
| 12 February 2019 |
Fiscal policy on public social spending and human development in Arab countries |
Public social expenditure is indispensable, and its right mix as social investments and social protection measures would improve growth and human development toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
| 20 May 2015 |
Environmental Goods and Services in the ESCWA Region: Opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises |
This technical paper examines opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprise development in the area of environmental goods and services.It does so in the context of the environmental challenges of the region. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Assessment of Water Quality Management Practices in the ESCWA Region |
This study assesses water quality management practices in selected countries within the region and presents member countries with recommendations on the protection and sustainable use of scarce water resources. It examines the extent to which measures related to water quality management have been integrated into national strategies and/or integrated water quality management plans, and discusses the progress achieved towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals in terms of improving sanitation services. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No.4 |
Noting the impact of ICTs on social and economic development, this issue presents the four different dimensions for the use of technology in employment creation. It also focuses on initiatives undertaken by ESCWA in that regard, and on projects being implemented in the Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen. Moreover, this Review highlights the major studies and activities carried out by ESCWA in that field, and emphasize the importance of developing the digital content industry in the Arab region. This issue addresses the preparations for and challenges of the second phase of the WSIS. |
| 14 January 2019 |
Trade Performance and Structure Profiles: Egypt |
This profile aims at assessing the trade performance and structure of Egypt since 1995 based on a variety of indicators, including those recently calculated using highly granular, product-level merchandise trade data. |