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25 Sep 2025

ISPAR and financial inclusiveness: from evidence to action

ISPAR and Financial Inclusiveness: From evidence to action

To strengthen the Arab region’s resilience and prosperity, ESCWA organized a regional workshop titled “Dynamic simulators to address deficiencies in the ranking of international indices platforms in the Arab region”.

The workshop, held in Cairo from 9 to 11 September, introduced participants to the Index Simulator for Policymakers in the Arab Region (ISPAR) interactive platform. Participants discussed the methodology used to develop a series of analytic tools that enhance policy design in terms of policy prioritization and optimization.

The workshop also equipped policymakers with hands-on experience in using data and decision-support tools to support strategic national planning and improving global index rankings.  Additionally, it featured the Launch of the ESCWA Financial Inclusiveness Index.

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