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| 26 November 2018 |
Multidimensional Poverty in Comoros |
In-depth analysis of the prevalence, distribution, and severity of multidimensional poverty in Comoros |
| 16 September 2016 |
Roundtable discussion on estimating the cost of violence against women in the Arab region |
The ESCWA Centre for Women and UN-Women are organizing a roundtable discussion on estimating the cost of violence against women. The meeting shall discuss the draft conceptual model to estimate the cost of violence against women in the Arab region with the aim of soliciting input from economists, statisticians and sociologists towards its finalization. This model is expected to be easily adapted and used by Arab member States to populate it and calculate an empirical estimate of the cost of violence in their respective countries. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, No. 29 |
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| 3 April 2020 |
Regional Meeting for Revision of 2011-2017 Expenditure Data |
In order to ensure the accuracy of National Accounts expenditure data and hence reliability of the International Comparison Program (ICP) results, ESCWA conducted a regional meeting for the validation of 2011 to 2017 National Accounts expenditure data and treatment of outliers. The meeting was attended by participants from 11 member countries and focused on: |
| 9 February 2018 |
ESCWA and Institut des Finances Bassel Fuleihan discuss cooperation opportunities |
Beirut, 9 February 2018 (Communication and Information Unit)—Representatives from ESCWA and the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan (IoF) met on Thursday to discuss opportunities for cooperation on economic and social priorities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
| 15 November 2013 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in the Arab Region, Issue 19 |
Issue 19 highlights basic aspects of the knowledge-based economy including its benefits and challenges. |
| 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. |
| 26 February 2015 |
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2015 |
On 19 January 2015, a press conference was held by ESCWA to launch the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2015 (WESP) report from the UN House in Beirut. WESP is produced at the beginning of each year by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA), the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the five UN regional commissions, ESCWA included, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). |
| 15 January 2015 |
Macroeconomic and Sectoral Policies Coordination |
Achieving a degree of macroeconomic and sectoral policy coordination is a prerequisite for regional integration and a priority for ESCWA, which strives to foster policies that will encourage greater integration. Within that broad framework |
| 21 May 2020 |
Fifteenth St Jerome Translation Contest |
The United Nations tirelessly underscores the intellectual and cultural aspects of the translation profession. An ancient profession emanating from the inexorable need for communication between individuals and societies. An eternally fluid discipline that endeavours to meaningfully articulate and disseminate knowledge, across geographical borders and cultural boundaries, to ensure common ownership by all. |