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| 20 May 2015 |
Population in the Arab Region: Trends and Implications |
This paper provides an overview of the levels and trends of key demographic indicators in the Arab region, with a focus on the issue of ageing. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women 2009-2011 |
This report reviews the status of Palestinian women and girls during the period 2009-2010, focusing on political, social, economic and human rights developments. Building upon previously published research of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Palestinian women and girls, and looking at the most recent data available, this report highlights their complex status, revealing both successes and setbacks in the midst of a militarized occupation, a political divideand an attempt at grass-roots State-building.
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| 20 May 2015 |
Effects of the Financial Crisis on Banking Institutions in the ESCWA Region, 2006-2009 |
This paper assesses the impact of recent developments on financial institutions in the ESCWA region. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Social Development Bulletin No. 4: Bridging the Urban Divide in the ESCWA Region |
This bulletin sheds light on the urban divides in the ESCWA region and the resulting social challenges, noting the spatial interventions carried out in several countries. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Promotion of the Arabic Domain Names System: An ESCWA Project |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Poverty in Western Asia: Some Social Considerations |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns in Energy and Water Sectors in the ESCWA Region |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Charting the Progress of the Millennium Development Goals in the Arab Region: A Statistical Portrait, 2009 |
This report provides indepth analysis of the gains and setbacks on the path towards achieving the MDGs. The report sets out a comparison of subnational, national, subregional and regional trends, providing policymakers and planners with insight, and serving as a source of information to stimulate regional cooperation opportunities that support member countries in their efforts to achieve the MDGs. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Biological Diversity |
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| 20 May 2015 |
Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge |
This brochure explains the means that could allow the establishment of sustainable cities such as integrating water resources protection in urban planning, improving operational efficiency of water utilities and monitoring water supply and sanitation in the Arab region. In addition, it sheds the light on the challenges that the Arab cities are facing such as: water quality deterioration due to improper wastewater management and poor urban planning and natural disasters. |