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	Technology for Development Bulletin in the Arab Region 2018 E/ESCWA/TDD/2019/1 This publication aims to present the main global trends in technology and their impact on government work, integration and transformation, in addition to Internet neutrality. It also addresses... Arabic (34.37 MB) English (34.37 MB)
	Capacity Development Material on Participation, Collaboration and Engagement E/ESCWA/TDD/2018/TP.3 This report expands on framework developed by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia for fostering open government in the Arab region prepared in the context of project entitled... Arabic (11.46 MB) English (11.55 MB)
	Arab Horizon 2030: Digital Technologies for Development E/ESCWA/TDD/2017/3 The study entitled Arab Horizon 2030: Digital Technologies for Development is a central part of ESCWA efforts to promote radical policy changes towards utilizing digital technologies for... Arabic (3.44 MB) English (3.39 MB)
	ESCWA Annual Report 2018 E/ESCWA/OES/2019/1 The 2018 Annual Report provides an overview of key efforts by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) to support global, regional and national efforts towards a more stable... Arabic (23.39 MB) English (7.9 MB)
	Technology as a tool to make cities safe and combat violence against women E/ESCWA/ECW/2019/Brief.1 The Arab region is witnessing an unprecedented urbanization boom accompanied by diverse challenges including sexual violence and harassment of women in public spaces. This challenge is an... Arabic (325.24 KB) English (249.1 KB)
	Fostering Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2018/TP.2 This report explores the intersection of MSMEs, innovation and technology against the background of the Sustainable Development Goals. Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) targets the... Arabic (2.05 MB) English (2.08 MB)
	Fostering Open Government in the Arab region E/ESCWA/TDD/2018/TP.1 Open government refers to a government which is effective and efficient in the performance of its duties, transparent in and accountable for its actions, accessible to all through its... Arabic (12.97 MB) English (1.99 MB)
	Fostering Open Government in the Arab region E/ESCWA/TDD/2018/INF.1 Open government refers to a government which is effective and efficient in the performance of its duties, transparent in and accountable for its actions, accessible to all through its services,... Arabic (12.67 MB) English (1.61 MB)
	ESCWA Annual Report 2017 E/ESCWA/OES/2018/1 The 2017 Annual Report provides an overview of key economic and social developments throughout the Arab region, as well as facts and figures about the Economic and... Arabic (7.74 MB) English (6.54 MB)
	Knowledge Hubs of Jordan: The Way Forward E/ESCWA/TDD/2017/TECHNICAL PAPER.2 This document reviews regional and global experiences that are of significance to the context of Jordan, and offers suggestions on how to solve the problems and to maximize the return on... Arabic (420.46 KB) English (302.81 KB)
	The Innovation Landscape in Arab Countries: A Critical Analysis E/ESCWA/TDD/2017/TECHNICAL PAPER.1 The present study proposes a framework for analysing the innovation landscape in Arab countries, which relies on the innovation policy framework described in an ESCWA study entitled “Innovation... Arabic (2.14 MB) English (1.53 MB)
	Perspectives of Digital Economy in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2017/2 The study aimed to raise awareness on the Digital Economy in the Arab region and its contribution to Sustainable Development. Digital Economy is a concept characterizing a situation where... Arabic (4.39 MB) English (3.81 MB)
	Innovation Policy for Inclusive Sustainable Development in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2017/1 The aim of this study is to provide decision-makers in Arab countries with a framework for the formulation of policies for economic growth and achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable... Arabic (4.45 MB) English (7.58 MB)
	ESCWA Annual Report 2016 E/ESCWA/OES/2017/1 The 2016 Annual Report provides an overview of key economic and social developments throughout the Arab region, as well as facts and figures about the Economic and Social Commission for Western... Arabic (5.53 MB) English (5.46 MB)
	Knowledge Society: ESCWA activities in 2015 Newsletter, Issue No.2, March 2016 E/ESCWA/TDD/2015/NEWSLETTER.2 The newsletter on the knowledge society presents updates on the main activities of the Technology for Development Division (TDD) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western... Arabic (3.86 MB) English (1.33 MB)
	Regional Profile of the Information Society in the Arab Region, 2003-2015 E/ESCWA/TDD/2015/3 While the nations of the world were preparing to adopt new development goals after the deadline for the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, the increasing... Arabic (2.49 MB) English (2.26 MB)
	Policy Recommendations on Cybersafety and Combating Cybercrime in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2015/1 Technological advances, such as high Internet and mobile phone penetration and the availability and affordability of mobile broadband services, have led to a growing number of Internet users and... Arabic (1.99 MB) English (2 MB)
	Arab Sustainable Development Report, 2015 E/ESCWA/SDPD/2015/3 In September 2015, Governments worldwide adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 wide-ranging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Arab Sustainable... Arabic (16.72 MB) English (18.25 MB)
	Digital Arabic Content Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/TDD/2015/Pamphlet.1 The growing interest in DAC is reflected in the activities and programmes carried out by several Governments of Arab countries, such as programmes for digitizing Arab cultural heritage content... Arabic (4.5 MB) English (4.04 MB)
	Knowledge Society Thematic activities in 2014 Newsletter, Issue No.1, December 2014 E/ESCWA/TDD/2015/NEWSLETTER.1 Arabic (1.49 MB) English (1.42 MB)

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