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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2016 (Arabic language)

Series: The Sustainable Development Goals Report (Arabic language)
( PDF: February 2018 )

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2016 provides the first account of where the world stands at the beginning of our journey towards a sustainable future for people and the planet. This...

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2016 provides the first account of where the world stands at the beginning of our journey towards a sustainable future for people and the planet. This...


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State of the World's Volunteerism Report 2015 (Arabic language)

Transforming Governance

( PDF: November 2015 )

In most societies, millions of people make significant contributions to economic and social development through voluntary action. This report supports a better understanding of volunteerism by...

In most societies, millions of people make significant contributions to economic and social development through voluntary action. This report supports a better understanding of volunteerism by...


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Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2015-2016 (Arabic language)

Series: Survey of Economic and Social Development in the Arab Region (Arabic)
( PDF: November 2016 )

The economic and political uncertainty which has characterized the Arab region in the wake of the 2011 transitions and upheaval continues to restrain the region’s prospects for growth, job creation...

The economic and political uncertainty which has characterized the Arab region in the wake of the 2011 transitions and upheaval continues to restrain the region’s prospects for growth, job creation...


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State of World Population 2016 (Arabic language)

How Our Future Depends on a Girl at this Decisive Age

Series: State of World Population (Arabic language)
( PDF: November 2016 )

In 15 years, the lifespan of the 2030 Agenda, the 10-year-old girl will be 25. Will she still be left behind? Or will she be enjoying her human rights and well-being, and exploring the many avenues...

In 15 years, the lifespan of the 2030 Agenda, the 10-year-old girl will be 25. Will she still be left behind? Or will she be enjoying her human rights and well-being, and exploring the many avenues...


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Human Development Report 2015 (Arabic language)

Work for Human Development

Series: Human Development Report (Arabic Version)
( Print: February 2016, PDF: April 2016 )

Twenty five years ago the first Human Development Report in 1990 began with a simple notion: that development is about enlarging people’s choices—focusing broadly on the richness of human lives rather...

Twenty five years ago the first Human Development Report in 1990 began with a simple notion: that development is about enlarging people’s choices—focusing broadly on the richness of human lives rather...


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Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2014-2015 (Arabic language)

Series: Survey of Economic and Social Development in the Arab Region (Arabic)
( PDF: March 2016 )

In addition to conflicts and related security disruptions in the Arab region, a significant fall in oil prices and their uncertain prospects have become a predominant economic concern, with prices...

In addition to conflicts and related security disruptions in the Arab region, a significant fall in oil prices and their uncertain prospects have become a predominant economic concern, with prices...


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State of World Population 2015 (Arabic language)

Shelter from the Storm - A transformative Agenda for Women and Girls in a Crisis-prone World

Series: State of World Population (Arabic language)
( PDF: December 2015 )

Natural disasters and conflicts jeopardize the health of millions of women and adolescent girls every year. While remarkable progress has been achieved during the past decade protecting the health and...

Natural disasters and conflicts jeopardize the health of millions of women and adolescent girls every year. While remarkable progress has been achieved during the past decade protecting the health and...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 6 (Arabic language)

The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( PDF: March 2016 )

This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The...

This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The...


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Population and Development Report: Issue No. 7 (Arabic language)

Overcoming Population Vulnerability to Water Scarcity in the Arab Region

( PDF: July 2016 )

Population dynamics can contribute to unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and as a consequence to water scarcity that consists of the most significant environmental challenge in the...

Population dynamics can contribute to unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and as a consequence to water scarcity that consists of the most significant environmental challenge in the...


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Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2015 (Arabic language)

Series: Report of the International Narcotics Control Board (Arabic)
( PDF: April 2016 )

This annual report prepared by The Board provides a comprehensive account of the global drug situation, analyses trends in drug abuse and drug trafficking and suggests necessary remedial action...

This annual report prepared by The Board provides a comprehensive account of the global drug situation, analyses trends in drug abuse and drug trafficking and suggests necessary remedial action...


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Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and...

Series: Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Arabic)
( PDF: April 2016 )

Prepared by the Board, this annual report presents an analysis of the information at its disposal and, in appropriate cases, an account of the explanations, if any, given by or required of Parties...

Prepared by the Board, this annual report presents an analysis of the information at its disposal and, in appropriate cases, an account of the explanations, if any, given by or required of Parties...


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Availability of Internationally Controlled Drugs (Arabic language)

Ensuring Adequate Access for Medical and Scientific Purposes

( PDF: April 2016 )

This supplement to the INCB’s Annual Report 2015 analyses global access to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The report provides an introduction to the drug control conventions, human rights...

This supplement to the INCB’s Annual Report 2015 analyses global access to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The report provides an introduction to the drug control conventions, human rights...


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Central Product Classification (CPC) Version 1.1 (Arabic language)

Statistical Papers - Series M No. 77, VER.I.I

Series: Statistical Papers (Ser. M) (Arabic)
( Print: August 2007, PDF: March 2008 )

The International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC) is the international reference classification of productive economic activities. The publication's main purpose...

The International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC) is the international reference classification of productive economic activities. The publication's main purpose...


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World Drug Report 2016 (Arabic language)

Series: World Drug Report (Arabic)
( PDF: March 2016 )

The World Drug Report 2016, which provides a comprehensive overview of major developments in drug markets, trafficking routes and the health impact of drug use, supports comprehensive, balanced and...

The World Drug Report 2016, which provides a comprehensive overview of major developments in drug markets, trafficking routes and the health impact of drug use, supports comprehensive, balanced and...


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Human Development Report 2014 (Arabic language)

Sustaining Human Progress: Reducing Vulnerability and Building Resilience

Series: Human Development Report (Arabic Version)
( Print: September 2014, PDF: December 2014 )

Over the last decades, most countries have improved levels of human development. But progress maybe slowing as uncertainty intensifies globally. This report examines vulnerabilities that endanger...

Over the last decades, most countries have improved levels of human development. But progress maybe slowing as uncertainty intensifies globally. This report examines vulnerabilities that endanger...


(Arabic) Human Development Report

( Print: October 2000 )

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Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Arabic language)

Model Regulations (18th Revised Edition)

Series: Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations (Arabic)
( PDF: February 2016 )

The Model Regulations cover the classification of dangerous goods and their listing, the use, construction, testing and approval of packagings and portable tanks, and the consignment procedures...

The Model Regulations cover the classification of dangerous goods and their listing, the use, construction, testing and approval of packagings and portable tanks, and the consignment procedures...


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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic language)

Fifth Revised Edition

Series: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic)
( PDF: December 2015 )

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide...

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide...


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Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Arabic language)

Manual of Tests and Criteria - Amendment 1 of the 5th Revised Edition

Series: Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Tests and Criteria (Arabic)
( PDF: February 2016 )

The Manual of Tests and Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations...

The Manual of Tests and Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations...