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| 20 May 2015 |
Towards Integrated Policies in Arab Countries: Framework and Comparative Analysis |
In the context of modernization and speeding up economic and social changes, the transition from stable traditional societies to a dynamic modern environment requires adaptation, which translates into sound social policies. This study promotes a coordinated and effective social vision that encompasses social and economic priorities of countries in the ESCWA region through a comparison between developed countries, namely, Canada and Norway, and countries at different stages of development, namely, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and Tunisia. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women: 1990-2004 |
This report explains the political framework, particularly the events of 1948-1967 and 1967-1987, the First Intifada, the Oslo Years and the Second Intifada. This period led to the serious deterioration of the life of the Palestinian population and women have taken on more of the family responsibilities and burdens because of the worsening economic conditions. The document also explains the gender gaps in Palestinian society through different factors: the age and distribution of the population, the fertility and mortality rates and the types and status of Palestinian households. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Technology Transfer to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and Identifying Opportunities for Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment in Selected Sectors: The Case of SME Clusters in the Agro-Food and Aprel Industries |
Given the changing business environment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries, the need for mechanisms aimed at enhancing technology transfer and at channelling investment has become vital for the improvement of the productivity and competitiveness of SMEs. The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development identified technology transfer as one of the major instruments for assisting developing countries to move towards sustainable development. |
| 20 May 2015 |
The Environment in the Transboundary Context in the ESCWA Region: Situation and Recommendations |
Most ESCWA member countries have ratified international environmental agreements and have committed themselves to enhancing relevant governance structures, developing action plans and submitting reports on the state of the environment. The resulting sectoral approaches and fragmented policies have failed to define or address adequately the challenges that are specifically transboundary in nature. This study attempts to identify and tackle the major transboundary environmental threats in the ESCWA region. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Environmental Standards and Competitiveness of Key Economic Sectors |
While some analysts consider environmental standards as a valuable mechanism for improving production efficiency, others argue that compliance with those standards is an additional and costly burden that affects competitiveness. This study examines the relationship between the two factors by assessing the scope of the impact of environmental standards on competitiveness, and provides examples from both sides of the debate. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Regional Profile of the Information Society in Western Asia, 2005 |
The accelerating development in knowledge during the past few decades has modified the principles of economic growth with the move towards knowledge-based economy affecting all sectors of the economy. This report aims to depict the status of information societies in the ESCWA region, measure the progress made in building these societies and evaluate the current status of member countries. With those objectives, the report provides comprehensive analysis and essential information on the situation of the ESCWA region in comparison with the rest of the world. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Towards an Integrated Knowledge Society in Arab Countries: Strategies and Implementation Modalities |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Memorandum of Understanding on Maritime Transport Cooperation in the Arab Mashreq |
The Memorandum of Understanding on Maritime Transport Cooperation in the Arab Mashreq is an endeavor to establish cooperation and integration between members of ESCWA in the Arab Mashreq region. This Memorandum recognizes that maritime transport plays an important role in strengthening intraregional and foreign trade and promotes the economic and social integration of the ESCWA region and the Arab region in general. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Report of the Expert Group Meeting on the Interregional Transport Linkages between ESCWA, ECE and ESCAP, under the United Nations Development Account Project on Capacity-Building through Cooperation in Developing Land and Land-Sea Interregional Transport |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Macroeconomic Policy Analysis for Regional Coordination in the ESCWA Region: Business Cycle Synchronization and Macroeconomic Policy Coordination |
The increasing trend towards regional and international globalization is presenting the ESCWA region with several monetary and fiscal challenges. Given the low level of economic integration within the ESCWA region, this study examines the case for increased policy coordination and, ultimately, the adoption of a common single currency. To achieve this objective, this report assesses the relationship between trade intensity, economic structure and the degree of business cycle synchronization in the ESCWA region. |