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| 16 August 2016 |
Conditional Cash Transfer Programmes in the Arab Region |
The international workshop participants discussed conditional cash transfer programmes as a tool to lift people in the Arab region out of poverty. |
| 12 March 2020 |
Examining multidimensional inequality in the Arab region through a capabilities lens: Presenting a pilot study in Lebanon with a focus on SDG 10 |
This study proposes an innovative research approach to capture multidimensional inequalities that remain to be addressed in SDG-10 targets and the 2030 Agenda in general. As a result of original fieldwork, the study examines the underlying inequalities experienced by three groups in Lebanon – persons with disabilities, educated youth and vulnerable women – and, through the use of radial diagrams, provides a stark visual representation of the gaps that remain to be narrowed between where people are with their lives and where they want to be. |
| 30 July 2018 |
Step by Step towards Costing Violence Against Women in the Arab Region |
ESCWA Centre for Women and the United Nations Population Fund Arab States Regional Office (ASRO) organized an expert group meeting titled “Step by Step towards Costing Violence Against Women in the Arab Region” on 20-21 September 2018 at the United Nations House in Beirut, Lebanon.
This meeting followed rigorous work organized previously by UNFPA in Egypt and more recently by ESCWA at the regional and national levels to support countries’ efforts in estimating the cost of violence against women. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Technical Committee, 6th |
The Secretariat of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has prepared the proposed organization of work of the sixth meeting of the Technical Committee in order to facilitate the consideration of the agenda items within the time limitations. The Committee will be presented with the proposed organization of work enclosed in this document and shall adopt it in that or an amended form. |
| 9 December 2015 |
Committee on Women, 7th Session |
The Committee on Women of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) was established pursuant to resolution 240 (XXII) of 17 April 2003, which was endorsed by Economic and Social Council resolution 2003/9 of 18 July 2004. It was mandated to follow up on global and regional conferences addressing women’s advancement and facilitate the participation of member States in related global discussions. It was also tasked with the coordination of regional efforts towards the implementation of its resolutions and recommendations. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No. 14 |
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| 14 July 2016 |
ESCWA Annual Report 2015 |
The 2015 Annual Report of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) provides an overview to member States, stakeholders and the public at large of the organization’s objectives and achievements from the year 2015. |
| 4 March 2016 |
Promoting market-driven access to modern energy services in the Arab rural regions |
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia organized on 18-19 April 2016 a two-day expert group meeting at the UN-House in Beirut, under the theme “Promoting market-driven access to modern energy services in the Arab rural regions”. The expert group meeting was organized and implemented by the Sustainable Development Policies Division to provide a fresh drive and innovative thinking on the topic of appropriate green energy technology access in rural areas in the Arab region, with a special focus on the rural productive sectors. |
| 20 June 2017 |
Facilitating the Launch of the Arab Customs Union: Impact Analysis of the Arab Customs Union on Public Finance and the Negotiation for a Common External Tariff |
This workshop aims to provide technical support and to build the capacity of Common External Tariff Committee Members in the trade negotiations of the Arab Customs Union. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Next Week: Ambassadors of UNESCWA Countries Consider Preparations for Upcoming Ministerial Session |
In preparation for the 24th UNESCWA Ministerial Session to take place in Beirut next May, the ambassadors of UNESCWA member countries will meet on Thursday 2 February 2006 at the UN House, Beirut. This comes within the context of an Advisory Committee Meeting that is the first for this year. |