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| 17 June 2019 |
International Migration in the Arab region |
Expert Group Meeting to discuss the upcoming “2019 Situation Report on International Migration in the Arab Region”. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Annual Review of Developments in Globalization and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2008 |
The performance of Arab countries in 2007 was uneven. Some sectors increased their share in the world economy while others saw their share decline. This issue of the Annual Review assesses, through an analysis of economic indicators, the performance of the Arab economies in achieving regional integration and integration into the world economy, with an emphasis on foreign direct investment. The Annual Review also discusses labour migration as one of the regional integration indicators. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Best Practices and Successful Experiences in Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in Arab Countries |
The study examines successful experiences and good practices in the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in Arab countries. The study discusses ways for Arab countries to withdraw their reservations in order to ensure the full implementation of CEDAW. |
| 4 July 2017 |
National Consultation on Costing Violence Against Women in Palestine |
Violence against women is a violation of basic human rights, it does not only impact the victim, but also affects the economy and society as a whole. It detracts from the wellbeing and the dignity of women and threatens its security, and has serious consequences on their health. It affects their participation in public affairs, and impedes the course of development. |
| 3 February 2016 |
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Yemen Visits ESCWA |
On the 28th of January 2016, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Yemen Abdul-Malik Al-Mikhlafi visited ESCWA headquarters in Beirut where he met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and ESCWA Executive Secretary Rima Khalaf. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Cooperation Techniques |
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| 6 February 2015 |
Internship programme |
IMPORTANT NOTE |
| 5 December 2014 |
EGM on "Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage in ESCWA Member States: Enhancing the Sustainability of the Energy System in a Carbon Constrained Development Context" |
ESCWA organized in collaboration with Masdar Institute of Science and Technology an expert group meeting (EGM) on “Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in ESCWA Member States: Enhancing the Sustainability of the Energy System in a Carbon Constrained Development Context” on 6-7 November 2013 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The meeting addressed the CCUS technology development in the region, CCUS in relation to enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and highlighted the issues and challenges facing an inceptive CCUS industry.
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| 4 January 2017 |
Developing the Gender Mainstreaming in Public Institutions Project |
During the ESCWA 29th Session hosted by Qatar on 13-15 December 2016, ESCWA Centre for Women (ECW) delivered a presentation on the Gender Mainstreaming in Public Institutions project which aims to design the first unified Arab framework to measure progress towards achieving gender equality and women empowerment in public institutions, based on the success of ESCWA in implementing the United Nations System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-SWAP). |