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| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Impact of Industrial Policies on the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
The impact of industrial policies on the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises is examined in this study and analytical tools for impact assessment are suggested. Industrial policies implemented by ESCWA countries to help firms access information on international standards in order to enhance their international competitiveness are analysed and information access in Lebanon is featured as a case study. |
| 28 August 2014 |
Effective use of statistics in evidence-based policymaking - conceptual framework |
While many efforts have been exerted to build the statistical capacities of ESCWA member countries, the use of statistics in policymaking requires further development, with special focus on tackling shortfalls in statistical processes and their role in public policy formulation and monitoring. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Shared Waters-Shared Opportunities: World Water Day |
Shared water is a vital resource for many people around the world. In the ESCWA region, major shared rivers include the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates and Jordan. Many less well-known underground water reservoirs are also shared. Opportunities for negotiation and mutually beneficial use of water also exist in riparian countries, many based on principles of international law and resolutions on shared water. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Report of the Regional Workshop on Trade and Environment: Developing the Environmental Goods and Services Sector in the Arab Region for Transformation into a Green Economy, Beirut, 15-16 December 2010 |
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| 20 May 2015 |
World Environment Day, Forests: Nature at Your Service, 5 June 2011 |
This document presents the importance of forests in providing natural materials such as timber, fuel, paper and medicinal plants while helping sustain the quality and availability of water. It particularly shows the role of forests in the ESCWA region as a rich resource and a shelter for different types of animals. However, the absence of adequate management and unsustainable use of the natural resources have a serious impact on the forests of the ESCWA region. |
| 25 May 2018 |
Case Study on Policy Reforms to Promote Renewable Energy in Serbia |
Serbia has diverse energy supplies, but energy generation largely relies on lignite. The country also started a process of aligning its energy policies with EU directives, which requires important improvements in the country’s sustainable energy management. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Statement of Suggested Policies and Measures in the Arab Region Regarding the Thematic Clusters of the Ninteenth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Foreign Direct Investment Report 2011 |
This report focuses mainly on the performance of ESCWA member countries in terms of attracting foreign direct investment. |