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| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, No. 14 |
The Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Region disseminates available data and statistics on ESCWA countries vital events (births, deaths, marriage and divorce). Data in this bulletin were compiled from national sources and a questionnaire prepared by ESCWA. The purpose of the Bulletin is to encourage countries to produce and disseminate vital statistics needed for better planning and to strengthen countries civil registration systems. |
| 5 December 2014 |
International workshop on “Region After the War” |
The workshop was conducted in partnership with the local think tank, the Lebanese Centre for Policy Studies (LCPS). The Workshop was an attempt to generate a concerted effort to tackle the developments in Iraq and to examine feasible ideas that could improve Iraqi socio-economic conditions. The Workshop concluded its proceedings with a number of recommendations addressing both socio-economic and legal aspects of the situation in post-war Iraq. The workshop was attended by 80 participants of various nationalities. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region, No. 29 |
This bulletin provides data on, and ESCWA estimates of the gross domestic product (GDP), the consolidated national accounts during the period 2004-2008 and the estimated real GDP growth rates for 2009 for ESCWA member countries. It comprises three chapters. Chapter I contains tables on selected indicators including annual growth rates of real GDP, GDP at constant and current prices, GDP per capita, national disposable income per capita, gross capital formation, and percentage of net exports to GDP. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Assessment of Water Quality Management Practices in the ESCWA Region |
This study assesses water quality management practices in selected countries within the region and presents member countries with recommendations on the protection and sustainable use of scarce water resources. It examines the extent to which measures related to water quality management have been integrated into national strategies and/or integrated water quality management plans, and discusses the progress achieved towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals in terms of improving sanitation services. |
| 20 May 2015 |
National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region, No. 30 |
This bulletin provides data on, and ESCWA estimates of the gross domestic product (GDP), the consolidated national accounts for ESCWA member countries during the period 2005-2009 and the estimated real GDP growth rates for 2010. It comprises three chapters. Chapter I contains tables on selected indicators including annual growth rates of real GDP, GDP at constant and current prices, GDP per capita, national disposable income per capita, gross capital formation and percentage of net exports to GDP. |
| 28 March 2019 |
Making disability visible in statistics - Side Event at the 50th Statistical Commission |
The side-event focus on means of bridging the gap between policy-makers, civil society and statisticians, which constitutes a major obstacle and a hindrance to making progress on development of policies based on evidence and thus improving the lives of persons with disabilities. It will include presentation of a generic SDG-CRPD Framework of around 100 standard indicators that links CRPD articles to SDG policy areas, including SDG indicators that countries can disaggregate by disability status. |
| 11 December 2014 |
La CESAO publie son rapport annuel 2012 |
La Commission économique et sociale pour l’Asie occidentale (CESAO) a publié son rapport annuel de l’année 2012 intitulé « Allez de l’avant », en arabe et en anglais. Le rapport passe en revue les réalisations de la commission durant l’année 2012 qui était pourtant pleine de défis socio-économiques dans la région arabe. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Taskforce on Population and Housing Censuses, 5th Meeting |
The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) is organizing the fifth meeting of the Task Force on Population and Housing Censuses and will be held during the period from 23 to 24 March 2009, Beirut – Lebanon. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Lessons in Development From Finland |
In an effort to learn from the experience of other countries, ESCWA, in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Lebanon, welcomed Drs. Ilkka and Vappu Taipale for an informal gathering on 9 December 2013 to talk about the economic and social models that have helped shape the modern Finnish economy and society. Presenting the Arabic translation of their book,"100 Social Innovations from Finland", Drs. |