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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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	The Impact of Conflict from Childhood to Adulthood Evidence for the Arab Region: Trends and Impacts in Conflict Settings Issue No. 5 E/ESCWA/ECRI/2017/2 While the economic and political costs of conflicts are well covered by the literature, their repercussions on human development have not yet been sufficiently discussed. Conflict is a... Arabic (6.04 MB) English (15.32 MB)
	The Role of Civil Society in Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development E/ESCWA/SDD/2016/TECHNICAL PAPER.1 This paper aims at highlighting the role of civil society in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national and regional levels. It includes six sections and discusses... Arabic (757.58 KB) English (757.58 KB)
	Governance-adjusted Human Development Index: The case for a broader index and its implications for Arab States E/ESCWA/EDID/2016/WP.3 Governance is the most important factor in explaining deviations in broad human development over time. Therefore, this paper contributes to the literature on improving human development... Arabic (995.54 KB) English (1.38 MB)
	Arab Development Outlook: Vision 2030 E/ESCWA/EDID/2015/3 The Arab region is in crisis and it is easy to succumb to pessimism about its future. This report, however, embraces a vision of hope: one that illustrates the... Arabic (8.9 MB) English (9.86 MB)
	Survey of aid effectiveness in the Arab region E/ESCWA/EDGD/2012/3 The concept paper "Survey of Aid Effectiveness in the ESCWA region" offers a preliminary assessment of aid effectiveness in the region and suggests areas for improvements. The survey attempts to... Arabic (5.6 MB) English (5.51 MB)
	Progress in the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in the ESCWA Region: A Gender Lens E/ESCWA/ECW/2011/1 This report analyses the causes and consequences of the uneven progress made by ESCWA member countries towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by providing a detailed examination... Arabic (1.37 MB) English (460.57 KB)
	Youth Development in the ESCWA Region: Statistical Profiles, National Strategies and Success Stories E/ESCWA/SDD/2010/Booklet.1 During 2010-2011, the ESCWA has focused its work on emphasizing to member countries the importance of planning national policies for youth under the framework of the World Programme of Action for... Arabic (1.1 MB) English (754.52 KB)
	The Impact of Economic Variables on the Social Dimension of Development: Education and Health E/ESCWA/EAD/2005/4 Investment in human capital is crucial for poverty reduction and has a positive impact on economic growth and human development. This study analyses the impact of public policy on human... Arabic (1017.45 KB) English (599.15 KB)