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| 14 January 2015 |
Information Society and Digital Economy |
The 21st century has come to be synonymous with the concept of the information or knowledge society. Smart technology is already transforming that idea into one of the smart society. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Economic Statistics |
The Economics Statistics Section works to build the statistical capacity of member States, and to update national accounts systems. The section collects annual national statistics from member States on gross domestic product and GDP growth, gross value added |
| 20 April 2015 |
Enabling Environment |
In the contemporary digital economy, affordable and efficient access for all to information and modern services is fundamental. No single entity has control over information or the means of its distribution. Security concerns must be balanced by openness and freedom of choice |
| 30 October 2019 |
Committee on Financing for Development |
The mandate of the Committee on Financing for Development in the States Members of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia includes (a) discussing priorities under the programme of work and midterm action plans of the Commission in the field of financing for development; (b) following up on progress in financing for development policies in member States and making recommendations in that regard; (c) monitoring developments in regional and international forums, conferences and processes with regard to financing for development, and coordinating regional efforts towards the implementation of related resolutions and recommendations emanating from such platforms; and (d) supporting cooperation between the secretariat of the Commission and specialized ministerial councils of the League of Arab States, and organizations and unions formed under its umbrella, and with other specialized regional organizations, to build capacity and harmonize policies and strategies aimed at leveraging funds to finance development; and supporting communication efforts, partnerships and the harmonization of positions in the international arena. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Statistics Governance |
The Statistical Committee significantly contributed to the standardization of concepts, definitions and methodologies adopted by various statistical organizations of the ESCWA region. This is clearly noticeable in the collection of timely, regionally comparable and quality statistics in economic and social areas, especially, the implementation of the 1993 System of National Accounts, and gender statistics. |
| 30 October 2019 |
Committee on Trade Policies |
The mandate of the Committee includes the following: (a) discussing priorities under the programme of work and midterm action plans of the Commission in the field of trade policies; (b) following up on progress in trade policies in member States and making recommendations in that regard; (c) monitoring developments in regional and international forums, conferences and processes with regard to trade policies, and coordinating regional efforts towards the implementation of related resolutions and recommendations emanating from such platforms; and (d) supporting cooperation between the secretariat of the Commission and specialized ministerial councils of the League of Arab States, and organizations and unions formed under its umbrella, and with other specialized regional organizations, to build capacity and harmonize policies and strategies to develop trade policies; and supporting communication efforts, partnerships and the harmonization of positions in the international arena. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action |
In September 1995, the United Nations organized the Fourth World Conference on Women. The conference, held in Beijing between September 4 and 11, has been hailed as the most significant one to date in the struggle for gender equality. It unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Mapping the Technology Profiles of the Arab Region |
Profiling what we care about is essential to assess progress, acknowledge gaps, and develop further understandings. In essence, this is why the applications of science and technology and the role they play are crucial for the socio-economic development of the region and its integration. |
| 5 October 2015 |
Gender Statistics |
Gender statistics inform policy and programme decisions, and are critical for effective monitoring and analyses of gender gains and gaps. The need and demand for gender statistics at the national, regional and global level for systematic mainstreaming of a gender perspective within national statistical systems and in the production of gender statistics remain unmet in many areas. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Trade Integration |
Trade is an engine for growth and job creation. Trade, and hence regional integration, is mostly facilitated by enhancing complementarities and the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers. The low level of trade within the region and the Arab region’s share of international trade |