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| 20 May 2015 |
The Movement of Natural Persons Under the General Agreement on Trade in Services and its Impact on Arab Countries |
The movement of natural persons is a major concern for developing countries, where the labour force is seen as a major pillar for development. This study highlights the marked disparity in unemployment rates, income levels and production structure among Arab countries. It examines the movement of natural persons under the General Agreement on Trade in Services and in relation to international trade. |
| 27 July 2016 |
An Innovation Scoreboard for MENA Countries |
The ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) co-organized the meeting on “Establishing Innovation Scoreboard for Middle East and North Africa Countries” in cooperation with Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Rabat on 16-17 May 2016. |
| 1 April 2015 |
Methodology for Mainstreaming Appropriate Green Technology Initiatives in Rural Areas of the Arab Region |
The meeting aims to build the capacity of rural development practitioners and policy makers to promote access to modern energy services in the Arab rural communities. |
| 11 December 2014 |
UN-ESCWA to Hold Road Safety Workshop in Cairo |
UN-ESCWA in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), is holding a workshop on “Capacity-Building of National Focal Points” from 20 to 21 December 2006 at the Kuwait Conference Hall, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo. |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA holds an open forum during IGF-IV |
Deneme ESCWA is organizing an open forum on “Internet Governance: Challenges and Opportunities for the ESCWA Member Countries” during the fourth meeting of the Internet Governance Forum. The Forum is held on 17 November 2009 from 14h00 until 15h30 in Room 8 – Citadel, Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The forum will officially launch a comprehensive study entitled “Internet Governance: Challenges and Opportunities for the ESCWA Member Countries” tackling major issues related to Internet governance from the Arab region perspective. |
| 10 February 2017 |
Workshop on National Technology Transfer System in Lebanon |
This is part of the UNDA project that aims to enhance national innovation system capacity through updating related policies and the establishment of National Technology Transfer Offices (NTTO) linked to universities and research institutions facilitating the partnership between the research community and economic development sector, the industry and relevant governmental and nongovernment actors. the Implementation of UN project will take place in 5 Arab Countries; Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunis, and Oman” |
| 11 December 2014 |
Executive Secretary Takes Oath of Office before Secretary-General |
New York, Beirut, 13 August 2007 (United Nations Information Services)- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon administered today the oath of office to Ambassador Bader Al-Dafa, following the appointment of the latter as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Beirut-based Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA). The swearing-in ceremony organized for the occasion was attended by Deputy Secretary-General, Asha-Rose Migiro, Chef de cabinet Vijay Nambiar, and senior UN officials. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No. 11 |
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| 25 November 2014 |
Land and Food Security |
Food security lies at the heart of sustainable development. The Food and Environment Policies Section of the SDPD, in close cooperation with the League of Arab States, UNEP and other regional and international organizations, provides technical assistance to member States. |
| 11 January 2016 |
Compendium of Environment Statistics in the Arab Region 2014-2015 |
The Compendium of Environment Statistics in the Arab Region 2014-2015 aims to disseminate environmental data and indicators on member States of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). It provides an overview on environmental issues of relevance to the region, and detailed statistical tables and charts on freshwater resources, fisheries, biodiversity, air pollution and climate change, energy consumption, waste management, and Goal 7 of the Millennium Development Goals, which focuses on ensuring environmental sustainability. |