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| 15 November 2013 |
Mechanisms for Community-driven Interactive Arabic Multimedia content |
The ESCWA has prepared a guide concerning the implementation and development of e-portals for local communities and the most important requirements for the establishment, sustainability and modernization. This study identifies the role of portals in supporting the efforts made in the region to develop and use ICT in economic and social development and to build an information society. In addition, the portals allow the community to share experiences and enhance the role of society in participating in comprehensive and sustainable development. |
| 26 November 2018 |
Multidimensional Poverty Profile: Yemen |
In-depth analysis of the prevalence, distribution, and severity of multidimensional poverty in Yemen. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Information and Communication Technologies for Employment Creation and Poverty Alleviation in Selected ESCWA Member Countries |
Given the continuous political and social instability in the ESCWA region and the inadequate socio-economic development policies that have been implemented, Western Asia is in danger of becoming more vulnerable to poverty than ever before. Alleviating poverty can be achieved by encouraging entrepreneurial activities and establishing small and macro enterprises. This study focuses on the alleviation of poverty in the region through ICTs that can empower the poor and develop entrepreneurial activities. The study targets policymakers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Governments. |
| 7 November 2013 |
Policy Note: Development and Harmonization of Cyber Legislation in the Arab Region |
The purpose of this note is to clarify the importance of cyber legislation in building the Arab knowledge society and highlight the ESCWA efforts and activities that aim at developing cyber legislation and promoting regional integration. The note also demonstrates the challenges and obstacles of the region in the context of cyber legislation and its implementation. In addition, it includes several recommendations resulting from discussions held during a number of ESCWA workshops. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Managing Change-Mainstreaming Disability into the Development Process |
This brochure analyses the exclusion of persons with disabilities in the Arab region, and highlights the challenges to achieving social inclusion. |
| 26 November 2018 |
Multidimensional Poverty Profile: Jordan |
In-depth analysis of the prevalence, distribution, and severity of multidimensional poverty in Jordan |
| 18 December 2018 |
Economic Empowerment of Women and the Promotion of the Values of Peace, Justice and Citizenship |
ESCWA Centre for Women supported the Arab Women Organisation in organising a high level conference on “Economic Empowerment of Women and the Promotion of the Values of Peace, Justice and Citizenship.” The meeting, organised in Muscat, Oman during the period 18 – 19 December, brings in academic researchers and national women machineries to discuss Arab women economic opportunities and hindering factors to women equal access into the labour market. |
| 7 December 2018 |
Antidumping and Safeguard Measures in International Trade Measures |
This workshop aims is to develop the capacities of Tunisian and Arab Experts from Ministries of Trade to enable them understand asses and implement the most suitable Antidumping and safeguard measures to protect their economy. |
| 30 September 2016 |
Rules of Origin in International Trade: Techniques and Applications for the Arab Region |
The objective of this workshop is to discuss issues involved in negotiating specific Rules of Origin in Regional Trade Agreements. |
| 26 November 2018 |
Multidimensional Poverty in Comoros |
In-depth analysis of the prevalence, distribution, and severity of multidimensional poverty in Comoros |