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| 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. |
| 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). |
| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, No. 11 |
This issue disseminates population census data and comparable national data on registered vital events in the ESCWA region, with complementary analysis. To optimize accuracy, data have been checked for consistency against national, regional and international sources and for comparability purposes, rates have been computed using the World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision prepared by the United Nations Population Division. |
| 23 November 2016 |
Demographic Profile of the Arab Region: Realizing the Demographic Dividend |
This paper provides an overview of population dynamics and trends in the Arab region and analyzes the demographic window of opportunity in Arab countries. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, No. 12 |
This issue disseminates population census data and comparable national data on registered vital events (births, deaths, marriages and divorces) in the ESCWA region, with complementary analysis. To optimize accuracy, data have been checked for consistency against national, regional and international sources and for comparability purposes, rates have been computed using the World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision prepared by the United Nations Population Division. |
| 8 August 2003 |
Review of Information and Communication Technology for Development, Issue No. 2 |
ICT Review, issue 2, covers the World Summit of the Information Society, its work and its importance. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Amman to Host the Launching of the National Campaign On Secure Tenure and Good Urban Governance |
In cooperation with the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDC) in Jordan, UN-HABITAT-Amman, the Arab Towns Organization (ATO), and Habitat International Coalition (HIC), the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) is launching “The National Campaign on Secure Tenure and Good Urban Governance” through a workshop to be held in Al Hussein Cultural Center, Amman, Jordan, on 20-21 October 2007. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Women's Control over Economic Resources and Access to Financial Resources |
Drawing on country examples, this study looks at women’s economic empowerment in the Arab region, and offers recommendations towards women’s full integration into economic life of the region. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Regional Harmonization of Cyber Legislation to Promote the Knowledge Society in the Arab World |
The project brochure provides a summary of the project "Regional Harmonization of Cyber Legislation to Promote the Knowledge Society in the Arab World", its activities and expected achievements. |
| 8 August 2004 |
Review of Information and Communication Technology for Development, Issue No. 3 |
ICT Review, issue 3, focuses on the outcomes of WSIS and the activities of the ESCWA ICT Division |