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| 24 October 2017 |
Workshop on Research Commercialization Impact Assessment in Egypt |
This activity falls under the Development Account (DA) project on “Establishing National Technology Development and Transfer Systems in select ESCWA member states” which aims to strengthen the capacity of select countries in the ESCWA region to create an enabling policy environment for research and development, and commercialization of research results. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Workshop on Energy Statistics in ESCWA Member Countries and Seminar on Energy Reserves/Resources Classification in OPEC countries |
ESCWA, United Nations Statistics Division in New York (UNSD) and OPEC prepared for the Workshop on Energy Statistics in ESCWA Member Countries. Experts from the Economic Commission for Europe participated in this workshop and the Seminar on Energy Reserves/Resources Classification in OPEC countries. Representatives of ESCWA member countries were invited to participate in this workshop, and 10 member countries were represented. Two participants from Iran, an OPEC member country, participated as well. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Integrated Social Policy from Concept to Practice, Report II |
In much of the Arab region, economic development is not guaranteeing social benefits. Poverty and unemployment continue to plague many countries, and basic social services, including health and education, are inequitable, inadequate or absent. |
| 11 January 2019 |
Committee on Social Development |
The Committee was established to enhance regional cooperation through the effective participation of relevant parties in member countries in planning and implementing the programme of work of ESCWA in the field of social development |
| 8 June 2015 |
Migration Governance in the Arab Region and Beyond Vol. 5, Issue No. 3 |
International migration is a large-scale phenomenon that affects families, economies, service provision and communities, posing both challenges and opportunities for countries in the Arab region This issue of the Social Development Bulletin examines good practice and the latest developments in the area of migration governance within the Arab region and beyond. |
| 23 May 2016 |
Promoting Green Energy Technology Market in Rural Areas |
Promoting Green Energy Technology Market in Rural Areas is the title of a workshop ESCWA is organizing on 24-25 May 2016, at the UN-House in Beirut. The Workshop, which will open at 9:30 tomorrow Tuesday 24 May 2016, aims at building the capacity of the public sector in Arab countries in order to enhance the sustainability of renewable energy penetration in rural areas by fostering sustainable renewable energy markets. The Workshop opens with remarks by Radia Sedaoui, Chief of the ESCWA Energy Section. |
| 11 March 2015 |
National accounts studies of the Arab region, No. 34 |
Issue No. 34 of the National Accounts Studies of the Arab Region includes available data and estimates made by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) of GDP at both current and constant prices, in addition to the consolidated national accounts for each ESCWA member country during the period 2009-2013, and the estimated real GDP growth for 2014. Data were compiled from national statistical sources and by using questionnaires prepared by ESCWA. This publication is intended for economists, social researchers and policymakers. |
| 7 January 2019 |
Trade performance and structure profiles: Tunisia |
This profile aims at assessing the trade performance and structure of Tunisia since 1995 based on a variety of indicators, including those recently created using highly granular, product-level merchandise trade data. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Executive Secretary Participates in UNDG Meeting |
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| 6 February 2015 |
Consultants & Individual Contractors |
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is one five regional commissions of the United Nations Secretariat with a mandate to promote cooperation and integration in the region. ESCWA seeks to support Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa through normative and analytical research, standard-setting, innovative projects and technical advice. The Commission sometimes calls on the expertise and skills of consultants for short-term assignments. Necessary professional skills include: |