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	Assessing Arab Economic Integration: How Agricultural Trade can Affect the Achievement of the SDGs through Further Integration Third Edition E/ESCWA/EDID/2019/4 The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the scale of its impact across the Arab region highlight the need for collaborative economic integration that strengthens the region’s recovery and builds... Arabic (3.96 MB) English (2.77 MB)
	National Connectivity Report Jordan 2020 E/ESCWA/CL3.SEP/2020/TP.7 Last decades have witnessed a significant increase in the amount of transport of persons and goods resulting in economic growth and connectivity becoming high on the political agenda of countries... Arabic (1.03 MB) English (1.03 MB)
	COVID-19: Impact on Transport in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2020/TP.15 The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global health and economic crisis that has transformed the world. The Arab region is not immune to the shock triggered by the pandemic. In line with global... Arabic (1.86 MB) English (1.87 MB)
	Social Protection Reform in Arab Countries E/ESCWA/SDD/2019/1 Social protection systems, their design and their extent, are shaping social cohesion, social justice, the structure of the labour market, the prevention and alleviation of poverty, as well as... Arabic (2.62 MB) English (2.58 MB)
	Social Justice Matters: A view from the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia E/ESCWA/SDD/2018/TP.6 Achieving social justice and leaving no one behind are urgent priorities in the Arab region. This pamphlet aims to provide general information and raise awareness on social justice and related... Arabic (2.72 MB) English (2.72 MB)
	Disability in the Arab Region 2018 E/ESCWA/SDD/2018/1 This report presents and analyses statistics relating to the demographic characteristics and socio-economic situation of persons with disabilities in the Arab region. It is based on data from... Arabic (1.07 MB) English (1.03 MB)
	Population and Development Report Issue No. 8: Prospects of Ageing with Dignity in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2017/3 The number and share of older persons in the Arab region are steadily growing and will increase substantially in the following decades. The advent of this ageing transition, which most Arab... Arabic (5.15 MB) English (6.2 MB)
	Illicit Financial Flows in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/EDID/2018/TP.1 Illicit financial flows (IFFs) are constantly evolving outpacing detection at every corner. IFFs undermine the rule of law, distort macro-economic stability, and raise severe security... Arabic (2.78 MB) English (2.78 MB)
	Measuring Urban Poverty in the Arab Region: Localizing Global and National strategies, Social Development Bulletin, Vol 6, No. 1 E/ESCWA/SDD/2017/TECHNICAL PAPER.2 This bulletin examines how urban poverty is addressed in the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda (NUA). It also considers urbanization and urban... Arabic (510.25 KB) English (510.25 KB)
	Transport and Connectivity to Global Value Chains: Illustrations from the Arab Region E/ESCWA/EDID/2017/3 This report explores the impact of transport infrastructure and services availability and efficiency on Global Value Chains connectivity. It also assesses whether the Arab region meets the... Arabic (2.31 MB) English (1.75 MB)
	Equality in the New Global Agenda: Integrating a Gender Perspective in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2016/TECHNICAL PAPER.2 A close analysis of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the international community in September 2015, reveals that some gender issues should be further emphasized in the... Arabic (668.98 KB) English (548.11 KB)
	Training manual on methodologies for data collection on energy use by the transport sector E/ESCWA/SD/2015/1/Manual The purpose of the manual is to provide a starting point for those in government bodies responsible for planning surveys; create a common understanding of terms and concepts; establish a common... Arabic (2.13 MB) English (2.13 MB)
	ESCWA Documentary About Eco-driving in Lebanon E/ESCWA/SDPD/2013/Technical Paper.5 This documentary shows how modern lifestyles have created the energy consumption problem in the Lebanese transport sector. It demonstrates how current land transport patterns and practices... Arabic (189.97 KB) English (62.96 KB)
	Trade facilitation initiatives in the ESCWA region E/ESCWA/EDGD/2013/Technical Paper.3 Trade facilitation has gained importance as the global trade system has expanded and tariffs have fallen. A reduction in trade transaction costs by 1 per cent of the value of world trade is... Arabic (779.35 KB) English (779.35 KB)
	Methodological Analysis and Implementation Assessment of the Agreement on International Roads in the Arab Mashreq E/ESCWA/EDGD/2013/6 In recognition of the need to facilitate international road transport in the Arab region and to enhance cooperation, trade and tourism between Arab countries, the Agreement on International Roads... Arabic (554.62 KB) English (554.62 KB)
	Analyses on the establishment and application of the single window system to facilitate trade in Sudan E/ESCWA/EDGD/2012/WP.1 This paper presents an overview of the objectives of the single window system, its areas of application and the legal framework for the establishment of the system. It also includes a detailed... Arabic (709.86 KB) English (709.86 KB)
	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)
	Financing the Implementation of Selected Components of the Integrated Transport System in the Arab Mashreq (ITSAM) E/ESCWA/EDGD/2011/6 The transport sector is an important component in the economy. It can be an effective element in developing the prosperity of a society. When transport systems are efficient, they provide... Arabic (148.28 KB) English (148.28 KB)
	Statement of Suggested Policies and Measures in the Arab Region Regarding the Thematic Clusters of the Ninteenth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development E/ESCWA/SDPD/2010/WP.1 Arabic (147.71 KB) English (47.36 KB)
	Report of the Experts Meeting on Transport for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region and Relevant Climate Change Issues E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/3 Arabic (205.85 KB) English (205.85 KB)

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