2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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	Impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution on Development in Arab countries E/ESCWA/TDD/2019/3 This study contextualizes the discussions around the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to the Arab countries. For more than two decades, ESCWA identified Biotechnologies and advanced... Arabic (8.5 MB) English (8.5 MB)
	Arab Horizon 2030: Innovation Perspectives for achieving SDGs in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2019/2 The publication explores innovation approaches and technological trends that bolster inclusive sustainable development and the achievement of SDGs in the Arab region by: ... Arabic (4.86 MB) English (4.85 MB)
	Capacity Development Material on Participation, Collaboration and Engagement E/ESCWA/TDD/2018/TP.3 This report expands on framework developed by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia for fostering open government in the Arab region prepared in the context of project entitled... Arabic (11.46 MB) English (11.55 MB)
	Arab Horizon 2030: Digital Technologies for Development E/ESCWA/TDD/2017/3 The study entitled Arab Horizon 2030: Digital Technologies for Development is a central part of ESCWA efforts to promote radical policy changes towards utilizing digital technologies for... Arabic (3.44 MB) English (3.39 MB)
	Manual for Monitoring Food Security in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/Manual.1 A Regional Framework on Monitoring Food Security in the Arab Region was developed in consultation and coordination with the Arab Organization for Agriculture Development (AOAD), FAO, national... Arabic (1.88 MB) English (5.34 MB)
	Energy efficiency legislations and policies in the Arab region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/INF.3 This fact sheet focuses on the status of energy efficiency in the Arab region in terms of goals, institutional frameworks, legislation, policies, performance standards, funding mechanisms for... Arabic (778.29 KB) English (778.29 KB)
	Guidebook on Use of GIS for Climatic Data Analysis E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/GUIDE.4 This guidebook is the fourth of a series of guidebooks produced by ESCWA in cooperation with the Arab Center for Studies of Arid Zones and Drylands (ACSAD) in relation to irrigation water... Arabic (19.53 MB) English (19.53 MB)
	Guidebook on Using AquaCrop for Irrigation Water Management E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/GUIDE.3 This guidebook is the third of a series of guidebooks produced by ESCWA in cooperation with the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD) in relation to the use of Aquacrop... Arabic (22.88 MB) English (22.88 MB)
	Training Manual for Using AquaCrop model to evaluate the Impact of Climate Change on crop Production E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/GUIDE.2 Within the context of Food Security, ESCWA is implementing a Sida funded project on “Promoting food and water security through cooperation and capacity development in the Arab region” that... Arabic (23.17 MB) English (23.17 MB)
	User Guide Manual for AquaCrop Model E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/GUIDE.1 Within the context of Food Security, ESCWA is implementing a Sida funded project on “Promoting food and water security through cooperation and capacity development in the Arab region” that... Arabic (13.54 MB) English (13.54 MB)
	Assessing the impacts of changing water availability on agricultural production in selected Arab countries E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/CP In order to assess the impact of climate change on agricultural production in the Arab region, the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), as part of its implementation of the...
	Tracking Food Security in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/4 The publication presents and applies the Arab Regional Food Security Monitoring Framework developed by the Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA). The Framework aims to help... Arabic (19.79 MB) English (34.22 MB)
	Tracking SDG 7: Energy Progress Report Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/3 This publication is the latest and most thoroughly updated regional edition of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) Regional Tracking Report which addresses access to sustainable and... Arabic (10.62 MB) English (8.9 MB)
	Moving towards Water Security in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/2 Arab States are among the most water scarce in the world, with nearly 362 million people in the Arab region living in conditions that range from water scarcity to absolute scarcity. The... Arabic (43.97 MB) English (78.55 MB)
	Energy Vulnerability in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2019/1 This publication seeks to identify sources of energy vulnerability in the Arab region that prevent member States from being able to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern... Arabic (19.47 MB) English (15.94 MB)
	Policy Briefs on Food Security Issues in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2018/TP.7 The policy briefs provide key policy recommendations to enhance food security in the Arab region, with a focus on issues pertaining to agriculture productivity, engagement with world food markets... Arabic (21.34 MB) English (21.58 MB)
	Addressing energy sustainability issues in the buildings sector in the Arab region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2018/TP.5 The report focuses on energy efficiency in the buildings sector as a major opportunity for substantial progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 and provides an evaluation on the... Arabic (26.61 MB) English (26.34 MB)
	Situation Report on International Migration 2019: The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in the Context of the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2019/3 The third edition of the Situation Report on International Migration comes at a time of unprecedented levels of international migration in the Arab region. The region hosts over 38 million... Arabic (5.33 MB) English (4.57 MB)
	Social Protection Reform in Arab Countries E/ESCWA/SDD/2019/1 Social protection systems, their design and their extent, are shaping social cohesion, social justice, the structure of the labour market, the prevention and alleviation of poverty, as well as... Arabic (2.62 MB) English (2.58 MB)
	Social Justice Matters: A view from the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia E/ESCWA/SDD/2018/TP.6 Achieving social justice and leaving no one behind are urgent priorities in the Arab region. This pamphlet aims to provide general information and raise awareness on social justice and related... Arabic (2.72 MB) English (2.72 MB)