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| 20 May 2015 |
International Migration and Development in the ESCWA Region: Challenges and Opportunities |
This paper discusses migration policies in ESCWA countries and their impact on development on both the theoretical and practical levels, highlighting good practices and major gaps. |
| 17 June 2019 |
English Writing for the United Nations |
The training is the result of close collaboration between the Conference Services Section and the Human Resources Section at ESCWA and the Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development Section at OHRM. The training will be delivered by Mr. David Hattem, English Language Teacher, Language and Communications Programme, OHRM, and will be co-facilitated by Ms. Deva Alexander, Translator/Editor, ESCWA. |
| 9 October 2013 |
Monitoring the transition to a green economy in the Arab region: The SME perspective |
During the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the international community has refined the definition of the green economy to make it more balanced, flexible and effective. In this new approach, green economy is defined by local, national and regional needs and priorities rather than being a top-down economic model. Thus, there is no single interpretation of the green economy, but rather various green economies. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Reinforcing Social Equity: Mainstreaming Ageing Issues in the Process of Development Planning in the ESCWA Region, Social Policy Brief, No. 4 |
It underlines the importance of mainstreaming ageing into the debate over policymaking, and highlights the implications of population ageing for ESCWA countries and the challenges faced by older persons. |
| 27 November 2017 |
Protracted Conflict and Resilience in the Arab region |
The expert group meeting on protracted conflict dynamics and resilience in the Arab region was organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and held in Amman on 21 and 22 May 2015, in cooperation with the West Asia – North Africa Institute (WANA). |
| 11 December 2014 |
“Regional Roadmap for Internet Governance” in ESCWA |
Beirut, 22 October 2010 (UN Information Service) — ESCWA Information and Communication technology Division and the League of Arab States (LAS) are organizing a joint Expert Group meeting on “Regional Roadmap for Internet Governance,” on 25-26 October 2010 at the UN House in Beirut. Welcome statements by ESCWA and LAS will be delivered at the opening session to be held at 9:30 A.M on 25 October. |
| 20 June 2017 |
Innovation Policy for Inclusive Sustainable Development in the Arab Region |
The study provides a framework for the formulation of innovation policies that support economic growth and the implementation of the SDGs in the Arab region. |
| 3 October 2018 |
Evaluating Renewable Manufacturing Potential in the Arab Region – Jordan, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates |
The study assesses the potential of manufacturing RE components in Jordan, Lebanon and the UAE and focuses on solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and onshore wind. The study also provides recommendations and action plans to promote the development of local manufacturing of RE components. |
| 10 February 2017 |
ESCWA Joins Regional Efforts to Achieve SDGs |
Beirut, 10 February 2017 (Communication and Information Unit) -- Within the framework of its role in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is taking part in the specialised Arab organisations meeting to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, held by the League of Arab States (LAS) at its Cairo headquarters on 13-14 February 2017. |
| 14 January 2019 |
Shelters for Survivors of Violence: Availability and Accessibility |
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