Population and Development
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ESCWA’s approach to Key Social Groups and Emerging Issues in the Arab region E/ESCWA/SDD/2018/PAMPHLET.1 ESCWA is an active regional partner in several United Nations initiatives addressing the situation of key social groups – notably youth, older persons and persons with disabilities – as well as... |
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ESCWA Social Development Division Bulletin, Vol.4 Vol. 1: Employment and Education: Repairing the Broken Link E/ESCWA/SDD/2012/Technical paper.1 One of the biggest concerns in the Arab economies today is related to youth employment. This bulletin tackles the dysfunctional relationship between the labor market and the broader social and... |
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Social development bulletin No. 3: The post-2015 UN development agenda E/ESCWA/SDD/2013/Technical Paper.3 This bulletin explains the content of a report entitled “Realizing the Future We Want for All” that sets out a vision for the future based on the core values of human rights, equality and... |
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ESCWA Country Brief - 2013 E/ESCWA/SDD/2013/Technical Paper.7 This set of country briefs presents the socioeconomic, political and developmental challenges facing three countries in transition, namely Libya, Tunisia and Yemen. It reviews the causes of... |
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Social Policy Brief, Issue No. 1, Demographic Transition in the Arab Countries: Preparing for the Future E/ESCWA/SDD/2008/Technical Paper.6 .  Arabic (376.67 KB) English (142.52 KB) |
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Overcoming Population Vulnerability to Water Scarcity in the Arab Region: Population and Development Report Issue No. 7 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a cross-thematic agenda that offers a unique opportunity to approach the issue of water scarcity in an integrated way... |
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Regional Model for Integrating Demographic Changes in Development Plans and Programmes . |
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Committee on Social Development, 10th Session The Committee on Social Development was established pursuant to resolution 198 (XVII) of 31 May 1994, which was adopted at the 17th Ministerial session of ESCWA and subsequently endorsed by the... |
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Committee on Social Development, 12th Session The Committee on Social Development was established pursuant to Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) resolution... |
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Committee on Social Development, 11th session The Committee on Social Development was established pursuant to resolution 198 (XVII) of 31 May 1994, which was adopted at the 17th Ministerial session of ESCWA and subsequently endorsed... |
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Reaping the Rewards of Demographic Transitions: Investing in Arab Youth, Social Policy Brief, No. 7 E/ESCWA/SDD/2014/BRIEF.7 This policy brief focuses on the urgency of investing in youth development in order to reap the rewards of the demographic dividend in many Arab countries. It discusses the tools and policy... |
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Population Ageing in Arab Countries E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/Technical Material.2 . Arabic (270.49 KB) English (113.58 KB) |
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Assessment and Mapping of United Nations Research on Youth E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.8 The United Nations has always recognized the importance of addressing the principles, ideas and potentials of youth in order to achieve society’s goals. Noting the importance of youth... |
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Bridging the Inequality Gap among Youth in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2019/TP.5 This policy brief discusses selected dimensions of inequality among Arab youth and highlight the gaps and challenges that affect youth policy development and implementation. It concludes with a... |
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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... |
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Promoting the Empowerment of Marginalized Social Groups in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SDD/2014/PAMPHLET.1 This pamphlet examines key issues related to the empowerment of three marginalized social groups in the Arab region, namely youth, older people and persons with disabilities, with a view to... |
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Bridging the Urban Divide in the ESCWA Region: Towards Inclusive Cities E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/1 This report sheds light on the urban divisions and development challenges faced by the countries of the ESCWA region. Specifically, it addresses the spatial dimension of the urban development vis-... |
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Report: Expert Group Meeting on the Positions of ESCWA Member Countries Towards the Development of a National Policy for Youth, Beirut, 29 And 30 March 2011 E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/WG.1/6/Report Arabic (5.83 MB) English (281.41 KB) |
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Report of the Regional Seminar on the Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/7
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Report on the Electronic Fora as part of the Portal “Towards an Inclusive Participatory Development in the ESCWA region” E/ESCWA/SDD/2010/Technical Paper.10 The ESCWA launched a portal called “Towards an inclusive Participatory Development in the ESCWA region”, to promote the participation of civil society and the exchange of ideas and experiences and... |