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| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Community Development Approach as a Tool for Formulating Social Policy at the Local level |
This paper seeks to emphasize that community development is a participatory process whereby consensus-building, open dialogue and the promotion of an active civil society are all key ingredients to spur the transformation that can result in long-term sustainable development. Given the importance of forming consensus, there is a strong need to create and build the capacity of those within a community to forge their own development strategies and to have an active debate regarding the central tenets. |
| 11 December 2019 |
Employment Profile and Challenges of the Private Sector in Iraq |
In this employment profile we focus on Sustainable Development Goal 8 that aims at promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. |
| 21 December 2018 |
Disability and SDG 11 in the Arab Region, Social Development Bulletin, Vol. 7 No. 1 |
Transportation and public spaces which are safe and accessible to all, including persons with disabilities, are critical to the growth of inclusive cities in the increasingly urbanized Arab region. |
| 30 August 2017 |
Harnessing the Demographic Dividend: Social Development Bulletin Vol 6, No. 2 |
The bulletin sheds light on the demographic window of opportunity that could lead to economic and social gains with the development of the right socio-economic policies. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Regional Economic Forecast - 2008 |
This study presents estimates and forecasts for GDP growth for the ESCWA region for the period 2008-2009. |
| 7 April 2017 |
Age-Structural Transitions and Sustainable Development in the Arab Region |
This publication sheds light on age-structural transition of populations and ensuing increase in proportion of older persons and implications on Sustainable Development. |
| 20 May 2015 |
ESCWA Technical Cooperation Menu: Delivering a Broad Range of Expertise to Member Countries |
This document lists a variety of programs that are responsible of delivering a range of expertise to member countries. It starts by explaining the role of Technical Cooperation Program that provides advisory services and technical support for member countries and development partners in order to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. This program assists them particularly in establishing development strategies, strengthening human resources and disseminating knowledge and information. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Foreign Direct Investment Statistics in ESCWA Member Countries |
This report focuses primarily on the performance of ESCWA member countries in attracting foreign direct investment. It reviews recent developments in the institutional framework governing the activities of FDI enterprises, includes a brief study on the impact of FDI inflows on welfare in ESCWA member countries, and aims to provide readers in general and policymakers in particular with an overview of the latest FDI activities in the region. |