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Innovation Policies in the Arab region

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Localized Big Data Applications for Supporting Decision-Making



ESCWA has organized this virtual session on Friday 18 December 2020, at 12.00-14.00 CET (or 13.00-15.00 Beirut time) as part of the...

Investment, Research, Development and Innovation in the Sector of ICT Sector





An expert group meeting on Investment, Research, Development and Innovation in the Sector of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) was held in Hammamet, from 7 to 8 May 2013....
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges for Arab Youth and Women cover Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges for Arab Youth and Women

E/ESCWA/TDD/2019/TP.2

Entrepreneurship is generally considered as one possible solution to unemployment among the youth and the economic empowerment of women in the Arab region. This study discusses the opportunities...

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Innovation and Technology for Achieving the 2030 Development Agenda






The main objective of this event was to discuss innovation models and emerging and disruptive technologies that can aid in the...
Arab Horizon 2030: Innovation Perspectives for achieving SDGs in the Arab Region cover (Arabic) 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: 
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Promoting Innovation for Inclusive Sustainable Development



 ESCWA co-organized a session on Innovation Policies for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development as part of the Fourth Session of the Arab Forum for Scientific Research and Sustainable Development...

Innovation in the Public Sector





ESCWA contributed to the parallel events of the ICT4All 2015 Forum by organizing a workshop on “Innovation in the Public Sector”, on 17 November 2015. This...
Innovation as Driver of Sustainable Development Goals



Under the overall umbrella of pushing forth the Sustainable Development Agenda, and precisely, innovation, in the Arab region, ESCWA gathered more than 60 experts from its member countries and...

Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Science/Technology Parks for Sustainable Development





Encouraging entrepreneurship is considered an effective opportunity to address unemployment, economic empowerment and...
Agile Government Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Arab Region: what are we learning for a better future?



The webinar was held on Tuesday 17 November 2020 as part of the 2020 "Government after shock" forum, and as one of the...

Regional Expert Meeting on National Digital Development Reviews 2.0 – Enhanced Methodology and Updated Guiding Template



Within the framework of the project on advancing digital cooperation and development Arab States Action Programme, ESCWA is organizing the Second Regional Expert Meeting on “National...

Guideline on Fostering Innovation in the Public Sector of the Arab Region



Innovation in the public sector helps to enhance social welfare, economic growth and environmental management of countries for better sustainable futures, by stimulating...

Innovation and technology for advancing the knowledge-based economy in the Arab region





The Information Communication Technology (ICT) revolution which began nearly two...
UN capacity building course to spotlight innovation policies for SDGs in the Arab region



Beirut, 11 April 2018 (Communication and Information Unit) – How innovation policies can support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (...

Innovation Policies for SDGs in the Arab Region





In the framework of the Work Stream 6 (...
​Creativity, Innovation and Competitiveness on the Agenda of ESCWA



The Amman based ESCWA Technology Centre participated in organizing the “Arab Conference for Creativity, Innovation and Competitiveness,” held by the Arab Industrial Development and Mining...

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