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20 May 2015	Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women: 1990-2004	This report explains the political framework, particularly the events of 1948-1967 and 1967-1987, the First Intifada, the Oslo Years and the Second Intifada. This period led to the serious deterioration of the life of the Palestinian population and women have taken on more of the family responsibilities and burdens because of the worsening economic conditions. The document also explains the gender gaps in Palestinian society through different factors: the age and distribution of the population, the fertility and mortality rates and the types and status of Palestinian households.
15 January 2015	ESCWA Annual Report, 2011	The year 2011 was a turning point for the Arab world. The power of citizens has created new momentum for change, opening the door of opportunity for the Arab people. As an institution that provides regional public goods, ESCWA had to transform its approach to development. In this regard, ESCWA has started preparatory work in earnest to launch three key flagship publications that will chart out, in cooperation with intellectuals and researchers in the region, alternative development trajectories.
3 August 2018	Social Development Report 2: Inequality, Autonomy and Change in the Arab Region	This report examines how inequality and personal autonomy are likely to impact on the broad political settlement in the Arab region overtime.
20 May 2015	ESCWA Annual Report, 2006	The ESCWA Annual Report reviews the activities of the Commission in 2006, which were severely affected by the devastating war of aggression that was unleashed against Lebanon in that year. Despite the disruption caused by the war and its aftermath, the Commission has continued to efficiently deliver its services to member countries and was able to implement its work programme, realizing various achievements that have contributed to development efforts in the region and, in particular, reconstruction efforts in Lebanon.
20 May 2015	Integrated Social Policy: Visions and Strategies in Arab Countries, Report III	Most countries in the ESCWA region see social policy as a basic element in achieving balanced human and economic development. However, those countries are facing diverse challenges, are endowed with different capacities to address them and are striving to reconcile diverse needs across all parts of society against scarce resources.
20 May 2015	Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women 2009-2011	This report reviews the status of Palestinian women and girls during the period 2009-2010, focusing on political, social, economic and human rights developments. Building upon previously published research of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Palestinian women and girls, and looking at the most recent data available, this report highlights their complex status, revealing both successes and setbacks in the midst of a militarized occupation, a political divideand an attempt at grass-roots State-building.
20 May 2015	Report on Foreign Direct Investments Inflows in the ESCWA Region	This report analyses actual FDI data based on the implementation of surveys of enterprises with FDI participation in these countries.
20 May 2015	ESCWA Annual Report, 2009	In 2009, which marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of ESCWA, the Commission has further intensified its efforts towards the achievement of regional economic and social integration, as well as greater interaction between the region and the rest of the world.
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.
20 May 2015	ESCWA Annual Report, 2010: A Year in Review	In 2010, the Commission intensified its efforts towards the achievement of regional economic and social integration, as well as greater interaction between the region and the rest of the world.

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