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| 20 May 2015 |
Unpacking the Dynamics of Communal Tensions: A Focus Group Analysis of Perceptions among Youth in Lebanon |
The study examines communal tension, animosity and conflict and uses Lebanon as a case study, identifying four building blocks as the root causes. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Judges Are Briefed on UNESCWA Programmes and Activities |
Thirty-five judges paid a visit to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) today to learn more about the UN organization, its history, mission, and structure. The student group was greeted by the Deputy Executive Secretary of UNESCWA, Mr. Atif A. Kubursi, who briefed them on the UN, specialized agencies, and programmes, as well as specific UNESCWA programmes. |
| 28 December 2018 |
Statistical Committee, 13th session |
The Statistical Committee holds its session once every two years. Its twelfth session was held in Beirut, Lebanon, on 4 and 5 April 2017, and it will hold its 13th session in Beirut on 29 and 30 January 2019. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Plan of Action for Implementation of the Agreement on International Railway in the Arab Mashreq |
This document contains a draft plan of action for the implementation of the Agreement on International Railways in the Arab Mashreq. |
| 22 February 2016 |
Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Arab Region: A Preliminary Study |
This study explores the structure, membership and main activities of Arab organizations of persons with disabilities in the context of the global disability movement. |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA contributes to SHARAKA Conference |
Upon invitation from the Gulf Studies Program at the College of Arts and Science, Qatar University, ESCWA Regional Advisor on Environment and Water, Ralf Klingbeil, participated in the conference “EU-GCC Regional Security Cooperation - Lessons Learned and Future Challenges” organised by the EU-funded SHARAKA project for “Enhancing Understanding and Cooperation in EU-GCC Relations” between 28 and 29 October 2013 in Doha, Qatar. The conference addressed a number of security-related issues relevant to EU-GCC relations including energy and food security. |
| 20 March 2020 |
Reforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A Gateway for Building a Skilled Youth Workforce in the Arab Region |
The technical paper examines reforming technical and vocational education and training as a gateway for building a skilled youth workforce 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Central Bank Independence and its Effect on Inflation Performance in the ESCWA Countries |
The main objectives of this paper are to measure the ESCWA region’s central bank independence and to explore its effects on the inflation performance in these countries. |