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| 20 May 2015 |
Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2007 |
The sixth issue of the Annual Review analyses the extent to which Arab countries are integrated into the global economy and the degree of economic integration among those countries. It draws particular attention to foreign direct investment, tourism and World Trade Organization negotiations. The publication concludes with a set of recommendations on how issues related to Arab regional integration and globalization can best be tackled. |
| 10 May 2013 |
The Digital Arabic Content Industry |
This document aims at defining the Digital Arabic Content (DAC) and the opportunities that this industry provides. The ESCWA acknowledged the importance of DAC in the field of Information and Communications Technology in the Arab region and launched the regional “Digital Arabic Content Initiative”, which led to a series of activities and studies. The present document presents also activities and projects implemented within the framework of the promotion of DAC industry. |
| 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 |
Key Factors in Establishing Single Windows for Handling Import/Export Procedures and Formalities: Trade Facilitation and the Single Window |
Trade facilitation plays a significant role in improving trade growth and competitiveness within the context of the global supply chain. This report sheds light on the requirements for establishing the Single Window system for trade facilitation. Having defined the Single Window system, the report provides comprehensive information on the compliance of national trade policies with trade treaties, trade law and trade regulations. It also analyses initiatives in ESCWA member countries to establish the Single Window system with a view to highlighting best practice across the region. |
| 20 February 2014 |
Migration and the post-2015 development agenda - Policy brief 19 |
This policy brief summarizes the record on references to migration in development agendas pursued by the United Nations, before going on to examine how the various processes and actors involved in the discussions and negotiations over the future development agenda beyond 2015 have conceptualized migration. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Labour Market Data: Structures and Challenges in the ESCWA Region |
This paper provides part of the research feeding into the fourth Integrated Social Policy Report, published in December 2011 by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The availability of labour market data and the principal challenges facing labour markets in the ESCWA member countries are the main focus of the paper. The labour force in the ESCWA member countries is changing rapidly, due to the combined pressures of an increasing number of individuals of working age, higher levels of female labour participation and changing patterns of migration.
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| 20 May 2015 |
Improving the Communications Infrastructure, Services and Policies in ESCWA Member States |
The development of communications and service infrastructures has become a strategic priority given the increasing awareness of the vital role played by the communications sectors in terms of promoting economic and social activities. This study presents good practices and optimal approaches aimed at meeting economic and social development in the region and its integration in the international communications community. Moreover, it reviews improvements that have occurred in that field in ESCWA member countries, and draws up conclusions and recommendations to meet the development goals. |
| 8 January 2018 |
The Demographic Profiles of Arab States, 2017 |
The profiles provide demographic data and trends per Arab country for the period 1980-2050. |
| 26 November 2018 |
Multidimensional Poverty Profile: Yemen |
In-depth analysis of the prevalence, distribution, and severity of multidimensional poverty in Yemen. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, No. 29 |
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