This issue includes available data and ESCWA estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) at both current and constant prices, in addition to the consolidated national accounts for each ESCWA member country during the period 2000-2004, and the estimated real GDP growth for 2005.

The paper focuses on bioenergy and the dual role it can play in contributing to the achievement of the   Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the 2030 Agenda, particularly the SDG7 on energy and related objectives, as well as the mitigation of climate change. It includes a presentation of bioenergy technologies with a focus on biofuels.

The Technology for Development Bulletin, an educational newsletter, aims to inform the reader of global technology trends and to propose a brief outline of policy recommendations that can be pursued in the Arab region to take advantage of the significant opportunities offered by Technology and Innovation. This publication includes four sections: new technologies, technology and inclusion, technology impact and governance, and ESCWA-related activities. Each section includes a number of chapters dealing with the subject from different aspects

This tool aims to analyze the extent to which the principles of social justice are integrated into public policies and development programs in the Arab region by identifying the gaps and deficits in policies that are considered key to achieve social justice.