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| 11 December 2014 |
Saudi Arabia – ESCWA to Boost Cooperation |
Capacity-building in integrated social policies, tackling poverty and strengthening social institutions were some of the issues discussed on 21 May at ESCWA, when the Regional Commission received Saudi Social Affairs Minister, Youssef bin Ahmad Al Otheymeen and the newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Ali bin Saeed Awwad Oussairi and officials of the Embassy. |
| 5 December 2014 |
1st Meeting of the Thematic Working Group on the Millennium Development Goals in the Arab Region (TWG on Arab MDGs) |
The Thematic Working Group (TWG) on the Millennium Development Goals in the Arab Region MDGs was established pursuant to the decisions of the Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM)[1] taken at its 12th meeting held in Beirut on 13-14 September 2008. |
| 25 May 2016 |
Arab Forum for Sustainable Development 2016 |
The 2016 Arab Forum for Sustainable Development is a multi-stakeholder platform that aims to engage a wide range of development actors on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Enhancing Regional Cooperation in the Field of Energy for the Achievement of Sustainable Development and the Millennium Development Goals in the ESCWA Region |
Although the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) do not include a clear energy-related goal, it would not be possible to achieve those goals without providing reliable and affordable energy services. The provision of energy services and enhancement of regional cooperation in that area are essential to achieving sustainable development and regional integration as they contribute to driving the production forward and creating employment opportunities in all economic sectors, which in turn lead to economic growth and social stability. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Introductory Meeting of the ESCWA Knowledge Network Steering Committee (KNSC) and Global Knowledge Network Portal (GKNP) Training Workshop |
Launched in mid-2006, the United Nations Development Account project entitled "Knowledge Networks through ICT Access Points for Disadvantaged Communities" is currently in its final stages of implementation. Led by ESCWA and co-jointly managed with other United Nations Regional Commissions (RCs) – namely ECA, ECE, ECLAC and ESCAP, its main objective is to empower disadvantaged communities by transforming selected ICT access points/telecentres into networked knowledge hubs. |
| 25 September 2017 |
Arab Sustainable Development Report |
ESCWA is mandated to prepare a regional report on the 2030 Agenda - The Arab Sustainable Development Report - at regular intervals in support of follow-up and review at the regional level. |
| 30 September 2016 |
Inaugural meeting of the ESCWA Inter-sessional Expert Group on Disability |
The first meeting of the ESCWA Inter-sessional Expert Group on Disability was held on 20-21 September 2016 at the UN-House in Beirut. The group was formed as a result of a call by the Committee on Social Development (CSD), which oversees the work of the Social Development Division of ESCWA, to intensify cooperation on disability policy between ESCWA and its member states. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Sudan Social Policy Country Profile |
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| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA and the World Bank Seek to Promote Intra-Mashreq Trade |
ESCWA and the World Bank held a joint high-level workshop on Thursday 18 March, where they presented the findings and recommendations of a study entitled “Regional Cross-Border Trade Facilitation and Infrastructure for Mashreq Countries”. Opening statements were delivered by Lebanese Minister of Finance Raya Hassan, ESCWA Executive Secretary Bader AlDafa, and World Bank Director for the Middle East Department, Hedi Larbi. |
| 15 November 2019 |
Women in the Judiciary in the Arab States: Removing Barriers, Increasing Numbers |
This regional study examines the presence of women in the judiciary in the Arab States, underlining recent achievements as well as enduring challenges. |