The study explores the concept of open government, investigates the status of open government in the Arab region, and describes the ESCWA open government policy framework.

To inform the reader about global technological trends, and about policies that could be adopted to mitigate challenges and take advantage of the vast offered opportunities. This Bulletin focusses on selected technologies, considered with high potential impact.

The Technology for Development Bulletin, an educational newsletter, aims to inform the reader of global technology trends and to propose a brief outline of policy recommendations that can be pursued in the Arab region to take advantage of the significant opportunities offered by Technology and Innovation. This publication includes four sections: new technologies, technology and inclusion, technology impact and governance, and ESCWA-related activities. Each section includes a number of chapters dealing with the subject from different aspects