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| 12 May 2020 |
Oil Market Crisis, COVID-19, Economic Recovery: Implications for Arab Countries |
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) jointly with King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES), Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) and the Arab Energy Club (AEC), is organizing an online event to discuss the impact of the collapse of global oil prices and energy markets and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the energy transition and transformation of the energy systems. |
| 27 December 2016 |
Global Forecasts and Predictions for the ESCWA Region: The Roles of Investment and Public Expenditure in Economic Growth, Issue No. 2 |
This study presents a quantitative analysis of the sources of economic growth in the region, focusing on the effect of the accumulation of capital and investment on economic growth. It uses an auto-regressive model to determine the contributions of investment, public expenditure, revenue and oil exports to growth of the gross domestic product. It also provides economic policy recommendations for member countries to support growth enhancement. |
| 21 April 2015 |
Committee on Liberalization of Foreign Trade, Economic Globalization and Financing for Development, 9th session |
The Technical Committee on Liberalization of Foreign Trade, Economic Globalization and Financing for Development of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) held its ninth meeting in Amman on 7 and 8 April 2015. |
| 6 May 2014 |
ESCWA Annual Report 2013 |
During 2013, the Commission celebrated its 40th Anniversary and reiterated its commitment to member states and the overall prosperity of the Arab Region. Following a three pronged approach, the Commission sought in 2013 to assist member states in achieving economic and social integration, face the current challenges of transition through strengthened institutions, participation and enhanced capacities, and deliver equitable and sustainable growth for all. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Study Tour to the International Training Center of the ILO |
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| 3 April 2019 |
Workshop: "International Standards to Address Violence Against Women" |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Social Policy Brief, Issue No.3, International Migration of Youth in Arab Countries |
This brief deals with youth migration in Arab countries, as it reviews the reasons of this migration as well as the different mechanisms of its administration. In recent decades, Arab countries registered several social accomplishments that improved the living standards of a wide range of social categories. Through enhancing education opportunities for different social classes, countries managed to limit the gaps in school enrolment rates for both sexes, as well as between large and small cities and urban and rural areas. |
| 10 July 2020 |
Advancing the Implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing in Arab Countries |
The policy brief provides an overview of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and the key results and recommendations of the third regional review and appraisal process in ESCWA countries. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Ethno-Sectarian Tensions in the Arab World: Towards a Homegrown Initiative |
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| 25 January 2018 |
Leaders of ESCWA and Lebanese Ministry of Industry meet to strengthen relations |
The Executive Secretary of ESCWA and the Lebanese Minister of Industry met on Wednesday in Beirut to discuss reinforcing cooperation, especially in terms of planning and implementing programs that can support economic and social development in Lebanon. |