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	Strengthening Development Coordination Among Regional Actors in The ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/ECRI/2012/Techncial Paper.2 Arab Gulf countries are heavily dependent on food imports. This dependency is expected to continue to rise as a result of rapidly growing populations, improving living conditions, sustained... Arabic (1.14 MB) English (1.14 MB)
	Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns in Energy and Water Sectors in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/WP.1 Arabic (633.99 KB) English (633.99 KB)
	Report of the Regional Workshop on Trade and Environment: Developing the Environmental Goods and Services Sector in the Arab Region for Transformation into a Green Economy, Beirut, 15-16 December 2010‏‏ E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/WG.2/Report Arabic (197.98 KB) English (63.4 KB)
	Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/Technical Paper.1 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... Arabic (876.83 KB) English (876.83 KB)
	Guide on the Application of the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/6/Manual 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... Arabic (1.66 MB) English (1.48 MB)
	Review of Productivity and Sustainable Development in the ESCWA Region, Second Issue E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/6 The concept of “Sustainable Development” was adopted during “The Earth Summit” in Rio, in 1992, and The UN “Commission on Sustainable Development” (CSD) was established to review progress achieved... Arabic (788.02 KB) English (788.02 KB)
	Regional Review of Institutions for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/5 The Regional Review of Institutions for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region reviews existing governance systems for sustainable development at the local and regional levels, highlights... Arabic (818.22 KB) English (497.44 KB)
	ESCWA Water Development Report 4: National Capacities for the Management of Shared Water Resources in ESCWA Member Countries E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/4 This report focuses on national and regional capacities for the management of shared water resources in ESCWA member countries. Specific attention is paid to the legal frameworks for shared water... Arabic (1.72 MB) English (1.26 MB)
	Review of Productivity and Sustainable Development in the ESCWA Region, First Issue. Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication: Principles, Opportunities and Challenges in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/3 The Arab region continues to face many challenges in its endeavour to embrace the principles of sustainable development. The rapid increase in population, acute water scarcity, food security,... Arabic (24.5 MB) English (1.17 MB)
	Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Socio-Economic Vulnerability in the Arab Region: A Methodological Framework for Pursuing an Integrated Assessment E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/1 The methodological framework presented in this guidance document outlines the integrated assessment approach being implemented in support of the Regional Initiative for the... Arabic (8.85 MB) English (12.54 MB)
	Report of the Expert Group Meeting on Labour Markets and Labour Market Policy in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/WG.4/Report Arabic (341.28 KB) English (91.12 KB)
	Report of the Regional Workshop on Labour Market Policy: Informality in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/WG.3/Report Arabic (189.93 KB) English (200.07 KB)
	Report: Expert Group Meeting on the Positions of ESCWA Member Countries Towards the Development of a National Policy for Youth, Beirut, 29 And 30 March 2011 E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/WG.1/6/Report Arabic (5.83 MB) English (281.41 KB)
	Demographic Profile of the Arab Countries: Analysis of the Ageing Phenomenon E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.9 The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) drawn up at the Second World Assembly on Ageing in 2002 outlined a global agenda to deal with the issues of elderly populations. The... Arabic (1.89 MB) English (2.37 MB)
	Assessment and Mapping of United Nations Research on Youth E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.8 The United Nations has always recognized the importance of addressing the principles, ideas and potentials of youth in order to achieve society’s goals. Noting the importance of youth... Arabic (913.01 KB) English (913.01 KB)
	Labour Market Data: Structures and Challenges in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.7 This paper provides part of the research feeding into the fourth Integrated Social Policy Report, published in December 2011 by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The... Arabic (1.86 MB) English (1.15 MB)
	Population in the Arab Region: Trends and Implications E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.6 This paper provides an overview of the levels and trends of key demographic indicators in the Arab region. It serves as a regional reference for policymakers and researchers on the patterns of... Arabic (848.35 KB) English (848.35 KB)
	International Migration and Development in the ESCWA Region: Challenges and Opportunities E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.5 This paper discusses migration policies and their impact on development on both the theoretical and practical levels, focusing on ESCWA member countries and highlighting good practices and major... Arabic (9.44 MB) English (7.06 MB)
	Social Policy Brief - Gender Mainstreaming in Youth Strategies - Issue No. 5 E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.4 This Brief provides an overview of national youth policies in ESCWA member countries and underlines the importance of youth and gender integration in fostering sustainable development. It also... Arabic (3.12 MB) English (237.14 KB)
	Social Development Bulletin No. 4: Bridging the Urban Divide in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.3 This bulletin sheds light on the social challenges that result from urban divisions in the Arab region. It documents spatial interventions carried out in several ESCWA member countries in order to... Arabic (2.12 MB) English (2.12 MB)

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