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| 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. |
| 25 November 2014 |
Land and Food Security |
Food security lies at the heart of sustainable development. The Food and Environment Policies Section of the SDPD, in close cooperation with the League of Arab States, UNEP and other regional and international organizations, provides technical assistance to member States. |
| 10 March 2015 |
Arab Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Least developed countries (LDCs) around the world are characterized by low per capita income, poor social and human development and, frequently, disadvantageous geographical locations. Three member States of ESCWA are ranked as LDCs: Mauritania, the Sudan and Yemen. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Participatory Development |
Participatory development is a process through which socio-economic policies and institutional reforms that will have long-term effects over a society are designed and implemented with the effective participation of citizens throughout. The process of Participatory Development has gained increased relevance in light of the uprisings that have shaken the political landscape in Arab countries over the past few years. |
| 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. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Country Services |
ESCWA provides member countries with technical and advisory services on technological development on request, in the following areas: |
| 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. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Women's Rights |
A fundamental principle of the United Nations Charter is equal rights for men and women. It is increasingly recognized that meaningful development and lasting peace cannot be achieved without the elimination of discrimination against women. |
| 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. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Population and Development |
The Arab population stood at 363.3 million in 2012, forming 5.1 per cent of the world population, and is projected to reach 604 million by 2050. In addition to rapid population growth, the region is characterized by a sizeable youth bulge, and high urbanization rates. |