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7 July 2020 |
Status of Transport Statistics in the Arab Region |
The main purpose of this technical paper is to provide an analysis of the responses received in the questionnaire on transport data which was sent to the national statistical offices in the Arab countries and to document the results, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of member countries’ selected transport data and providing the means and necessary tools to ensure that the data meets regional and international standards. |
8 July 2020 |
The Impact of Conflict on Child Marriage and Adolescent Fertility |
This report adds another dimension to the understanding of the link between violent conflict, marriage patterns and fertility behaviors for young women, and the role of public policies to mitigate such practices in conflict-afflicted countries. |
9 July 2020 |
Mapping of government measures taken to protect persons with disabilities from COVID-19, and efforts to provide accessible information and awareness materials |
This brief features a mapping conducted by ESCWA of government measures taken to protect persons with disabilities from COVID-19, and efforts to provide accessible information and awareness materials. It features a wealth of measures that support persons with disabilities, but also highlights the need to strengthen disability-inclusive responses to the pandemic. |
10 July 2020 |
Advancing the Implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing in Arab Countries |
The policy brief provides an overview of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and the key results and recommendations of the third regional review and appraisal process in ESCWA countries. |
21 July 2020 |
Strengthening Women's Political Participation Women Running for Elected Office in Iraq: Needs and Challenges |
With support from the United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) and technical assistance from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the Iraq Foundation is conducting a project to strengthen women’s participation in political life at the national and subnational levels, and to strengthen the capacity of women seeking public office. |
29 July 2020 |
Towards a Common Arab Regional Job Competencies Framework for Senior Public Servants within the Context of Agenda 2030 and Public Policy |
Arab countries are committed to enhancing the effectiveness of their public institutions. They are allocating resources to improve the quality of services provided to citizens. Developing job competencies for civil servants falls within that line, namely to enhance the attainment of the 2030 Development Goals and implement public policy. A group of experts in human resources management and other related specializations serving in various Arab public sector entities, have developed a Common Arab Regional Job Competencies Framework for Senior Public Servants within the Context of Agenda 2030 and Public Policy. |
30 July 2020 |
Wealth distribution and poverty impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon |
This paper estimates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on income poverty and the cost of poverty eradication in Lebanon based on most recent economic growth forecasts as of June 2020, using grouped household income and expenditure survey data. There are four main results. |
28 August 2020 |
Trade and transport costs in the Arab region |
This report has attempted to estimate trade costs in an important first step to identify their magnitudes and roles in hindering trade growth and competitiveness, and crafting proposals to address them. |
2 September 2020 |
Assessment Report of Prevailing Situations in Rural Areas in Tunisia |
The baseline study of Tunisia, which is developed within the REGEND framework, provides an assessment on the socioeconomic and political dynamics, and the environmental considerations in terms of access to energy services and availability of supply sources and associated technologies needed to support resilience |
2 September 2020 |
Assessment Report of Prevailing Situations in Rural Areas in Lebanon |
The baseline study of Lebanon, which is developed within the REGEND framework, provides an assessment of the socioeconomic and political dynamics and the environmental considerations in terms of access to energy services and availability of supply sources and associated technologies needed to support resilience in rural communities. |