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| 20 May 2015 |
National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region, No. 31 |
Issue 31 of the National Accounts Studies of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) region includes available data and ESCWA estimates of GDP at current and constant prices, in addition to the consolidated national accounts for each ESCWA member country during the period 2006-2010, and the estimated real GDP growth for 2011. Data were compiled from national statistical sources and the responses to questionnaires prepared by ESCWA. This publication is intended for economists, social researchers and planners. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Transnational Corporations in ESCWA Member Countries with the United Arab Emirates and Egypt as Case Studies |
In addition to enhancing the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into a country, transnational corporations (TNCs) play a significant role in the transfer of technology from developed to developing countries. This study analyses the activities of TNCs in ESCWA member countries with reference to the United Arab Emirates and Egypt as case studies. A study of these two countries, which are host to the highest number of TNCs among ESCWA member States, can assist other ESCWA member countries in adopting sound measures aimed at attracting TNCs and, consequently, FDI. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Information Society Indicators |
Statistical data and indicators regarding the use and impact of ICT help policymakers to formulate strategies related to ICT-driven economic growth and social development. In recognition of the need for improvement of data and indicators, and to close the data gap at the international level, the global Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development was launched in 2004. ESCWA and other United Nations regional commissions have undertaken several steps to fulfil the objectives of the Partnership. |
| 14 February 2020 |
Social Protection in Rural Egypt |
The technical paper discusses the current state and challenges of social protection delivery in rural areas of Egypt. |
| 22 January 2016 |
Analysis of Energy Policy Trends in the Arab Region |
This report analyses past trends in domestic energy policy in the Arab region and the capacity of today’s policies and institutions to reverse current unsustainable production and consumption patterns, and meet development and energy security needs. It also contains recommendations for more effective policies and greater regional cooperation on the development of sustainable energy systems. |
| 16 April 2019 |
Trade performance and structure profiles: Qatar |
This profile aims at assessing the trade performance and structure of Qatar since 2000 based on a wide range of indicators, including those recently calculated using highly granular, product-level merchandise trade data. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No.5 |
This issue considers a number of global developments related to information and communications technology (ICT) and discusses certain fundamental issues that affect the efforts of the Western Asian region to develop the information society, and the role which ESCWA plays in that domain. The central subject of the issue is e-government. In addition, there are several regular chapters on such topics of interest to the expert and layman alike as ICT policies, the activities of the ESCWA ICT Division, ICT book and website reviews as well as issues related to everyday life. |
| 9 October 2017 |
Social Protection Country Profile: Mauritania |
Profile of social protection in Mauritania, covering social insurance, social assistance and healthcare, as well as the challenges facing these institutions. |
| 20 May 2015 |
ICT Finance, Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship |
The development of appropriate financial instruments, provision of financial resources and venture capital, and support for and strengthening of innovative operations and pioneering work are essential in order to facilitate the provision of innovative solutions and the creation in the ESCWA region of a knowledge-based economy. |
| 29 June 2015 |
World Day to Combat Desertification |
The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed worldwide on 17 June every year. The focus in 2015 was the attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems. This theme brought together two sustainable development goals, namely to end hunger and achieve food security (goal 2) and to protect terrestrial ecosystems (goal 15), which are very relevant for the Arab region; a dryland region facing mounting challenges, including food insecurity and the degradation of the natural resource base, notably soils. |