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| 22 June 2015 |
Fourth Meeting for ETC's Board of Governors |
The fourth meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) comes shortly after the composition of the new Board represented by 16 Arab countries for three years. Achievements for 2012, 2013, 2014 and the development of the ETC activities that cover many ESCWA member States will be presented during this meeting in addition to its work plan for the years 2015, 2016. This meeting comes also after the report of the External Evaluation towards the sustainability strategy and the priorities of the Centre since its establishment three years ago, and will be presented |
| 21 December 2017 |
Rethinking Fiscal Policy for the Arab Region |
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| 14 November 2019 |
Mainstreaming Climate Action into National Development Planning in the Arab Region |
The overall objective is to enhance the capacity and knowledge of government officials from the Arab region on how to effectively mainstream climate action into national development plans. The meeting also aims to exchange knowledge and raise awareness on best practices and opportunities for mainstreaming climate action and NDCs into national development policies, strategies, programmes and practices. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Modelling and Forecasting |
Informed policymaking rests in part on modelling and forecasting research, some of the results of which are included in the annual flagship publication, Survey of Economic and Social Development in the Arab Region. The survey looks at the region’s socioeconomic development assets |
| 20 May 2015 |
Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women: 1990-2004 |
This report explains the political framework, particularly the events of 1948-1967 and 1967-1987, the First Intifada, the Oslo Years and the Second Intifada. This period led to the serious deterioration of the life of the Palestinian population and women have taken on more of the family responsibilities and burdens because of the worsening economic conditions. The document also explains the gender gaps in Palestinian society through different factors: the age and distribution of the population, the fertility and mortality rates and the types and status of Palestinian households. |
| 26 January 2017 |
Identifying the Legislative Gaps that Need to Be Filled for the Application of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security in Selected Arab States |
This regional study examines the legislative and policy requirements for the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 in seven Arab states, namely Tunisia, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, and Yemen. The study concluded that most of these states have indeed established the needed institutions for the advancement of women and human rights broadly speaking. The study also proposes a range of recommendations on the responsibility of states in the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325. |
| 16 September 2020 |
Study on Gender Mainstreaming, Social Inclusion, Human Rights Processes and Outcomes of Access to Energy in Targeted Local Communities in Lebanon |
This report presents the findings of a detailed review and analysis of gender issues associated with energy services in Lebanon. It calls attention to the challenges and barriers rural women face in employment and entrepreneurship in energy sectors. It also highlights the potential for gender mainstreaming and identifies opportunities to support the local private sector, and to promote and expand the use of small-scale renewable energy technologies, while emphasizing the environmental and climate benefits associated with them. |
| 17 March 2017 |
2017 World Water Day Celebration on "Wastewater" |
ESCWA is organizing an event to celebrate in the Arab Region the World Water Day 2017 that focuses on wastewater. |
| 5 May 2015 |
Fourth Meeting for ETC’s Board of Governors |
The fourth meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) comes shortly after the composition of the new Board represented by 16 Arab countries for three years. Achievements for 2012, 2013, 2014 and the development of the ETC activities that cover many ESCWA member States will be presented during this meeting in addition to its work plan for the years 2015, 2016. This meeting comes also after the report of the External Evaluation towards the sustainability strategy and the priorities of the Centre since its establishment three years ago, an |
| 29 September 2015 |
Working Groups |
The RCM currently has five WGs and four TFs. The four TFs report directly to the Joint WG on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Each WG is led by the relevant regional entity, coordinates its own activities and reports back to the RCM.
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