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	Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Arab Countries, Issue 18 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2013/1 Cyber-crime is an emerging global threat which affects developed and developing countries alike. This Review examines selected aspects of cybercrime, underlining its effect on the socioeconomic... Arabic (2.36 MB) English (2.36 MB)
	The Digital Arabic Content Industry E/ESCWA/ICTD/2013/Brochure.1 This document aims at defining the Digital Arabic Content (DAC) and the opportunities that this industry provides. The ESCWA acknowledged the importance of DAC in the field of Information and... Arabic (773.46 KB) English (773.46 KB)
	Status of the Digital Arabic Content Industry in the Region E/ESCWA/ICTD/2012/Technical paper.4 The study consists of four sections and a preview, in which, an account of ESCWA contributions to the subject of digital Arabic content since 2003 is summarized. Section I deals with definition... Arabic (1.75 MB) English (1.75 MB)
	Financing Technology Transfer Process in the ESCWA Region: Roadmap for Investments and Support Guide E/ESCWA/ICTD/2012/Technical Paper.3 . Arabic (746.01 KB) English (746.01 KB)
	Towards a Legal Framework for Intellectual Property that Promotes Innovation and Creativity in the ESCWA Member Countries E/ESCWA/ICTD/2012/Technical Paper.2 This study is divided into three major chapters. The first chapter discusses the call for creating more incentive rules for innovators in the ESCWA countries. In addition, the second chapter... Arabic (3.74 MB) English (3.74 MB)
	Study on Technology Transfer, Economic Models and Successes in the Arab Countries E/ESCWA/ICTD/2012/Technical Paper.1 This study aims to join known economic models and highlight practical methods of technology transfer in key productive sectors such as water, energy, agriculture, ICT, and manufacturing.... Arabic (3.11 MB) English (3.11 MB)
	Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue 17 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2012/1 The spread of information and communication technology (ICT) in the region has increased the use of electronic, especially, e-government services. The involvement of citizens and the civil... Arabic (6.66 MB) English (6.66 MB)
	ESCWA Annual Report, 2010: A Year in Review E/ESCWA/OES/2011/1 In 2010, the Commission intensified its efforts towards the achievement of regional economic and social integration, as well as greater interaction between the region and the rest of the world.... Arabic (19.99 MB) English (2.59 MB)
	Report: Workshop on Promoting and Benchmarking the ICT Sector in the ESCWA Region, Beirut, 10 to 11 May 2011 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/WG.5/Report Arabic (152.1 KB) English (152.1 KB)
	Report: EGM on Enabling Environment for the Development of Arabic e-Services, Beirut, 8 to 9 March 2011 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/WG.2/Report Arabic (126.31 KB) English (126.31 KB)
	A Standardization Framework to Promote an Enabling Environment for Arabic e-Services E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/Technical Paper.4 This study focuses on diverse standards used in developing e-services. It starts by mentioning the importance of e-services, and the role of standards in increasing its adoption. Then, it lists... Arabic (1.92 MB) English (1.92 MB)
	Mechanisms for Community-driven Interactive Arabic Multimedia content E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/Technical Paper.3 The ESCWA has prepared a guide concerning the implementation and development of e-portals for local communities and the most important requirements for the establishment, sustainability and... Arabic (11.04 MB) English (11.04 MB)
	Information Society in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/Technical Paper.1 . Arabic (246.1 KB) English (246.1 KB)
	Information and Communication Technology Division E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/Brochure.3 Arabic (43.55 KB) English (92.06 KB)
	Regional Harmonization of Cyber Legislation to Promote the Knowledge Society in the Arab World E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/Brochure.2 This is a brochure for the project "Regional Harmonization of Cyber Legislation to Promote the Knowledge Society in the Arab World". The objective of the project was to enhance regional... Arabic (1.9 MB) English (493.16 KB)
	Promotion of the Arabic Domain Names System: An ESCWA Project E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/Brochure.1 Arabic (254.47 KB) English (254.47 KB)
	Review of Information and Communications Technology and Development, Issue 16 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/5 The increased use of communication and social media means in various areas has a significant impact on human interaction, social behavior and social and economical development. Therefore... Arabic (7.46 MB) English (7.46 MB)
	Regional Profile of the Information Society in Western Asia, 2011 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/4 The information society, in which information is processed efficiently, including the production, exchange, adaptation and use of information, is the appropriate environment for achieving... Arabic (5.57 MB) English (3.62 MB)
	Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue No.15 E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/3 The importance and role of internet in our daily life have become unquestionable, in view of the communication potentials and knowledge resources they provide in all areas. The internet... Arabic (5.87 MB) English (5.87 MB)
	Information Society Measurement: Building a Common Benchmarking Model for the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/ICTD/2011/1 Closing the digital divide and bringing home the benefits of the information society are important concerns to member countries of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). For... Arabic (2.45 MB) English (1.86 MB)

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