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| 15 January 2015 |
Palestine and Israeli Occupation |
Each year, ESCWA prepares a note by the United Nations Secretary-General on the impact of Israeli occupation on the living conditions of the Palestinian people in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan. |
| 11 January 2019 |
Committee on Women |
It was established with the aim of following up international and regional conferences on women, ensuring the participation of ESCWA member countries in those conferences and coordinating the efforts exerted by member countries and regional organizations in the implementation of resolutions and recommendations adopted by those conferences. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Innovation for Development |
Acknowledging the need to develop the knowledge-based economy and information society in the Arab region, ESCWA is keen to support member countries in enhancing the eco-system of the knowledge-based economy and information society and promoting innovation and the use of modern technologies. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Social Dimensions of the Post-2015 Development Agenda |
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are expected to become the basis of the new development paradigm after the conclusion of the Millennium Development Goals in 2015. The concept of sustainable development rests on collective responsibility to strengthen three interdependent pillars – economic development, inclusive social development and environmental protection. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Modelling and Forecasting |
Informed policymaking rests in part on modelling and forecasting research, some of the results of which are included in the annual flagship publication, Survey of Economic and Social Development in the Arab Region. The survey looks at the region’s socioeconomic development assets |
| 15 January 2015 |
Transport and logistics |
Improving transport and logistics leads to improved regional and international competitiveness and integration. The Arab region is set to benefit from the enhanced connectivity resulting from more efficient transport and logistics, which in turn will help to reduce the cost of trade. |
| 11 January 2019 |
Committee on Water Resources |
The aim of the meeting is to provide ESCWA member countries with an intergovernmental forum to discuss follow-up on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly with respect to the water-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
| 11 January 2019 |
Committee on Technology for Development |
It was mandated to follow up regional priorities in the field of technology for development, including information and communications technology, Internet governance, digital economy and the information society, as well as areas related to scientific research and transfer of technology. |
| 25 November 2014 |
Energy |
The energy sector is the main driver of vital importance for the economic and social development in the ESCWA member States. Indeed, access to modern energy services is a prerequisite for achieving most economic and social development goals including improving people’s welfare. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Technology Networking |
ESCWA is committed to creating a region-wide networking and partnerships platform with public and private-sector stakeholders to foster science, technology and innovation (STI) in the region. Tools being mobilized include the promotion of technology transfer, and science diplomacy and technology matchmaking. |