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| 20 May 2015 |
Population and Development Report, Issue No. 5, Youth Exclusion in the ESCWA Region: Demographic, Economic, Educational and Cultural Factors |
Millions of young people in Arab countries suffer exclusion in many areas. The aspects of this exclusion include rising unemployment, low qualifications, exacerbated illiteracy and the decline of social and political participation. Those conditions impede the progress of young people and reduce the possibility of their integration in society. They also hinder taking advantage of the ‘demographic window’ in the countries of the region and of the varied human potential that youth represents, consequently leading to slowing national and regional development. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Working Paper on Approaches for Rural Development in the ESCWA Region: Enhancing SME Competitiveness and Infrastructure Services |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Active Labour Market Policies in Arab Countries |
Recent protests in the region have revealed the social and political costs of high unemployment, underemployment and informal labour, particularly among youth, and the need to develop and implement policies that can successfully enhance labour and socioeconomic opportunities for all. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Policies and Measures to Promote Sustainable Use of Energy in the Transport Sector in the ESCWA Region |
Statistics reveal that land transport is responsible for more than three quarters of the emissions by the transport sector worldwide. Consequently, this sector is considered to be one of the most important sectors to be focused on with regards to measures aimed at mitigating climate change, which was agreed by regional and international organizations. This study includes a presentation on energy consumption in the transport sector in general and in the ESCWA region in particular, and its implications on the environment and climate change. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Study on Economic Statistics in the ESCWA Region: Sources and Methods |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Best Practices and Successful Experiences in Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in Arab Countries |
The study examines successful experiences and good practices in the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in Arab countries. The study discusses ways for Arab countries to withdraw their reservations in order to ensure the full implementation of CEDAW. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Trends and Impacts in Conflict Settings: Conflict and MDGs, Issue No. 2 |
The study examines the conflict-development nexus in the Arab region, calculating the cost of conflict and introducing budgetary responses for attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). |
| 20 May 2015 |
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region, 2010-2011 |
The objective of the Survey is to provide governments, and the general public with a snapshot of the current socioeconomic situation and the outlook for 2011. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Report of the Expert Group Meeting on National Regional Priorities for the Millenium Development Goals in the Arab Region, Beirut, 19-20 July 2011 |
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| 20 May 2015 |
International Migration and Development in the ESCWA Region: Challenges and Opportunities |
This paper discusses migration policies in ESCWA countries and their impact on development on both the theoretical and practical levels, highlighting good practices and major gaps. |