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| 11 December 2014 |
UN Staff in Beirut Express Solidarity with Gaza |
The staff of the United Nations in Beirut observed a minute of silence on Tuesday 13 January 2009 for all those who lost their lives in the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, and for the brave UN staff still working in the area. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Study Mission on "Public-Private Partnerships" |
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| 10 November 2016 |
Ministerial Session, 29th |
The 29th Ministerial Session of ESCWA is being held from 13 to 15 December 2016 in Doha, Qatar, on the theme: “2030 Agenda- Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the National Level |
| 1 April 2015 |
The Jordan Scenarios 2030 |
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) will sign a memorandum of understanding with the the Centre for Strategic Studies at Jordan University at 10:00 AM on Thursday February 19th 2015, in the Center’s meeting room, Amman, Jordan. The memorandum of understanding is entitled "The Investigation of Strategic Economic Scenarios for Jordan 2030". |
| 11 December 2014 |
Statement of UN-ESCWA Executive Secretary on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People |
Following is the statement of Mr. Bader Al Dafa, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN-ESCWA Executive Secretary on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (29 November). |
| 30 November 2018 |
Egypt explores next steps in conducting a study on violence against women with disabilities |
Beirut-Cairo, 12 November 2018(Communication and Information Unit)--As a continuation of their work to address violence against women in Egypt, the National Council for Women (NCW) organized a consultation on 6 November in Cairo to discuss practical steps towards carrying out a national study on violence against women with disabilities. The study will seek to better understand the experiences and types of violence that women with disabilities in Egypt are suffering. |
| 23 November 2016 |
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2015-2016 |
On 10 November 2016, ESCWA launched its Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2015-2016, which highlights the colossal direct and indirect economic and social impact of the five-year old conflicts and political transitions in the region. Director of ESCWA Economic Development and Integration Division Mohamed el Moctar Mohamed el Hacene presented the Survey. He said, “The economic and political uncertainty in the region continues to restrain the general prospects for growth, job creation and stability.” |
| 27 October 2020 |
Energy Transition in the Arab Region: Challenges and Opportunities Side Event |
The full success of the energy transition in the Arab region is largely tied to strengthening the regional cooperation and trade among Arab countries and represents a fruitful avenue to support more sustainable energy systems. The benefits of deploying clean energy systems, smart grids, and green corridors are numerous and crucial to diversify the region’s energy mix while developing grid interconnections between countries towards a pan-Arab electricity market. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Executive Secretaries of Five Commissions Meet in Beirut |
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| 19 January 2017 |
The 1st Arab Leadership Dialogue on Science Advice to Governments |
Under the Patronage of Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan (RSS) and President of the Board of Governors of the UN-ESCWA Technology Center (ETC), the Science Diplomacy Program at RSS, UN-ETC in partnership with International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) and US Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global), held on 13-14 December 2016, the 1st Arab Leadership Dialogue on Science Advice to Governments, in Dead Sea, Jordan. |
