The overall objective of the workshop is to reflect on the preparation of national indicator frameworks based on national, regional and global priorities, and on the roadmaps for the development of a clear set of strategies to strengthen national statistical systems and their deliveries in line with the Global Action Plan.  The workshop will also launch the 10th Tranche of the Development Account (DA 10) programme on data and statistics for ESCWA member countries.

This publication aims to review recent developments related to Global Value Chain engagement and connectivity in the context of the Arab region. In doing so, it will provide an assessment of the role of transport services in the participation of Arab countries in Global Value Chains, with a view to formulating some key recommendations on how to improve the role of transport services for greater Global Value Chain participation.

The report analyzes the nexus between population dynamics and water scarcity and underlines the need to account for such dynamics in formulating sustainable development policies.

Food safety, which is an integral part of food security, is essential for protecting consumers from the hazards of foodborne illnesses that may be introduced at different stages of the food value chain starting right from production and all the way to retail and food preparation. Therefore, addressing food safety is important and demands tight standards to be followed. To achieve this goal Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) were introduced aiming at eliminating sources of food hazards while also improving overall conditions for farm workers and protecting the environment.