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| 20 May 2015 |
Information and Communication Technologies for Employment Creation and Poverty Alleviation in Selected ESCWA Member Countries |
Given the continuous political and social instability in the ESCWA region and the inadequate socio-economic development policies that have been implemented, Western Asia is in danger of becoming more vulnerable to poverty than ever before. Alleviating poverty can be achieved by encouraging entrepreneurial activities and establishing small and macro enterprises. This study focuses on the alleviation of poverty in the region through ICTs that can empower the poor and develop entrepreneurial activities. The study targets policymakers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Governments. |
| 5 July 2017 |
Knowledge Hubs of Jordan: The Way Forward |
This paper reviews global access station experiences while emphasizing the Jordanian knowledge station model. It recommends solutions related to management and sustainability. |
| 26 September 2017 |
Estimating costs of marital violence in the Arab region: Operational Model |
This study provides an economic model to estimate the cost of marital violence as a means of accelerating Arab Sates response to protect women from all forms of violence. |
| 27 February 2014 |
Green Technologies in the Energy Sector for Climate Change Mitigation in the ESCWA Region: Fact Sheet |
Green technologies have the potential to ensure environment protection and efficient use of resources based on sustainability concept. This Fact Sheet focuses on RE and EE in the electricity sector for climate change mitigation. |
| 20 May 2015 |
ESCWA Statistical Information System : Technical Report |
This report provides a brief general description of ESCWA Statistical Information System ( ESIS), including technical detail of the structure, principal features and utilization modalities, in addition to technical material aimed at facilitating effective use of this System. Within that context, ESIS was developed essentially for use both within ESCWA and by institutions and individuals concerned with economic and social development in the ESCWA region. It is for this latter purpose that a version of ESIS will be posted on the Web. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Request for Comments - Linguistic Guidelines for the Use of the Arabic Language in Internet Domains |
The objective of the ensuing RFC is to provide technical specifications for the use of Arabic in Internet domain names addressing Arabic-specific linguistic issues. It was first submitted as an Internet Draft to the IETF in February of 2008. Since then, it underwent a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation, revision, and editing process to be converted into an RFC of the informational category. The final version was submitted one year later in February of 2009 and was adopted by the IETF as RFC number 5564. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Towards a Legal Framework for Intellectual Property that Promotes Innovation and Creativity in the ESCWA Member Countries |
This study is divided into three major chapters. The first chapter discusses the call for creating more incentive rules for innovators in the ESCWA countries. In addition, the second chapter discusses clear legal rules in determining ownership of intellectual property rights. The third chapter deals with the legal reinforcement of the means of exploiting intellectual property rights and its role in stimulating creativity. |
| 24 February 2016 |
Regional profile of the information society in western Asia, 2003 |
This document represents a profile that covers different areas related to the information society, including the components of the enabling environment such as policies, strategies, legal environment and infrastructure. It also includes the assessment of the process of capacity building and strengthening of the Information and Communications Technology sector as well as a detailed review of the most important ICT applications across various sectors. |
| 18 December 2014 |
Participation and social protection in the Arab Region |
The paper introduces social protection as a basic human right enshrined in international declarations and conventions. It also provides a brief overview of social protection provision in the Arab region, highlighting achievements and challenges. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Active Labour Market Policies in Arab Countries |
Recent protests in the region have revealed the social and political costs of high unemployment, underemployment and informal labour, particularly among youth, and the need to develop and implement policies that can successfully enhance labour and socioeconomic opportunities for all. |