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| 20 May 2015 |
Promoting the ICT Sector to Meet the Challenges of the Knowledge Economy |
In many countries worldwide, the economy is experiencing rapid developments in a shift from production-based economy to information and knowledge based economy. In the Arab region, the ICT sector has grown rapidly over the past few years. e-services improved, and the use of this technology increased in economic and social sectors. The remarkable prosperity of the sector was accompanied by an overall economic growth in Arab countries at a better pace than previous years. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Opportunities in Energy Services |
This document provides an overview of the opportunities available to SMEs in energy services.It explores business prospects in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy, focuses on the barriers facing SMEs in the field of energy services and mechanisms for promoting the operation of SMEs in this sector. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Report of the Sixth Task Force Meeting on Population and Housing Censuses in the ESCWA Region |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Guide on the Application of the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach in the ESCWA Region |
This guide promotes the adoption and integration of the Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) and helps improve and develop the well-being of the population in the ESCWA region. This approach is divided into four steps: analysis of the situation, design and selection of relevant strategies, implementation, and follow-up of adjustment. Moreover, the guide highlights the need to build appropriate capacity in order to facilitate the adoption and integration of the SLA through policies and programmes. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No. 14 |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology and Development, Issue 13 |
Information and communications technology plays a significant role in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular in the areas of awareness-raising, capacity-building and shortening distances, among others. The main topic in this issue of the Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia is the impact of Information and Communications Technology on development. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, No. 13 |
The thirteenth issue of the Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region disseminates data on population size and composition, and on vital events, namely fertility, mortality, marriage and divorce in ESCWA member countries for the period 2000-2009. Data were drawn from different national sources including surveys, censuses and civil registration systems and were compiled mainly from questionnaires prepared by ESCWA and filled by member countries. For accuracy purposes, data have been checked for reliability. |
| 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. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region, 2009-2010 |
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 2010. |
| 20 May 2015 |
ESCWA Annual Report, 2010: A Year in Review |
In 2010, the Commission intensified its efforts towards the achievement of regional economic and social integration, as well as greater interaction between the region and the rest of the world. |