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| 20 May 2015 |
Networking Research, Development and Innovation in Arab Countries |
Innovation is central to the development of successful economies. This study is intended to encourage research, development and innovation (RDI) networking in Arab countries. RDI networks that are designed to promote innovation inputs can secure competencies in areas of expertise that are unattainable by individual countries and institutions. Furthermore, these networks play a significant role in securing a critical mass of both human and financial resources. |
| 20 May 2015 |
ESCWA Social Development Division Bulletin, Vol.4 Vol. 1: Employment and Education: Repairing the Broken Link |
One of the biggest concerns in the Arab economies today is related to youth employment. This bulletin tackles the dysfunctional relationship between the labor market and the broader social and economic policy system as it explains the labor-education mismatch. These issues could be treated through several training programs and educational reforms. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Social Policy and Social Protection: Challenges in the ESCWA Region, Social Development Bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 8 |
This publication highlights the main tasks of social policy and its contribution towards achieving social stability, in addition to challenges facing social protection systems. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Foreign Direct Investment Report 2008 |
This Report provides an overview of the performance of ESCWA member countries in terms of attracting foreign direct investment. |
| 18 October 2017 |
International Human Rights Law and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Social Development Bulletin, Vol 6 No. 3 |
Ostensibly voluntary at first glance, and guided by the conviction that no one should be left behind, there are in fact legal implications involved in the undertaking of Agenda 2030. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No. 6 |
The subject of the sixth issue is the enabling environment. The issue includes three articles on financing for and investment in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. In addition, there is a full report on broadband telecommunication services in the ESCWA region. The issue concludes with an assessment of models for invention-related cyber legislation. |
| 22 February 2016 |
An Analysis of Access to Finance by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Egypt |
The paper aims at analysing and providing policy recommendations to stimulate the credit market in the Arab region.It presents in detail the supply and demand of credit, discusses aspects relating to the regulatory framework. Finally, and it concludes and presents policy recommendations to promote the development of the MSME credit market in Egypt. |