ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDD/2005/4
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Financing for development, Inclusive development
Initiatives: Sustainable urban development
SDGs: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Keywords: Arab countries, Economic analysis, Social change, Social policy, Social welfare, Civil society, Economic development, Education, Environment, Health care delivery, Social development, Poverty, Social integration, Social problems, Women's status
Towards Integrated Social Policies in Arab Countries: Framework and Comparative Analysis
January 2005
In the context of modernization and speeding up economic and social changes, the transition from stable traditional societies to a dynamic modern environment requires adaptation, which translates into sound social policies. This study promotes a coordinated and effective social vision that encompasses social and economic priorities of countries in the ESCWA region through a comparison between developed countries, namely, Canada and Norway, and countries at different stages of development, namely, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and Tunisia. Arab countries are in need of integrated policies that improve efficiency by avoiding duplication and contradictions, thereby ensuring synergy and enhancing the well-being and the quality of life of the general public.
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In the context of modernization and speeding up economic and social changes, the transition from stable traditional societies to a dynamic modern environment requires adaptation, which translates into sound social policies. This study promotes a coordinated and effective social vision that encompasses social and economic priorities of countries in the ESCWA region through a comparison between developed countries, namely, Canada and Norway, and countries at different stages of development, namely, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and Tunisia. Arab countries are in need of integrated policies that improve efficiency by avoiding duplication and contradictions, thereby ensuring synergy and enhancing the well-being and the quality of life of the general public.
