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REVIEW SCIENCE TECHN ESCWA #2

Review of Science and Technology in ESCWA Member Countries

26 May 2000
This second issue of the Review highlights a number of topical issues relating to technology development and diffusion in the countries of Western Asia. In this issue, particular attention is paid to information and communications technologies (ICTs). Discussions surround the broad areas of infor...
BULLETIN ON VITAL STATISTICS #01

Bulletin on Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region

26 Nov 1999
The Bulletin of Vital Statistics for the countries of Western Asia provides statistics and indicators covering fertility, mortality, marriages and divorces. Comparative studies is facilitated through the data provided from as far back as 1990.
EXTERNAL TRADE BULL ESCWA #9

External Trade Bulletin of the ESCWA Region, Ninth Issue

Series:
External Trade Bulletin of the Arab Region
17 Sep 1999
With statistics collected mainly at the national level, this Bulletin offers a comprehensive collection of data. Divided in three parts, part one gives summary tables on overall trade, trends and share of the region in total world trade. It also gives the import and export distributions of countr...
REVIEW SCIENCE TECHN ESCWA #1

Review of Science and Technology in ESCWA Member Countries

18 Aug 2000
National capabilities in science and technology are increasingly being recognized as key determinants of economic growth and international competitiveness. This publication takes a look at the activities undertaken by countries in Western Asia. It reviews the efforts made towards formulating nati...
NATL ACCOUNTS STUDIES ESCWA #18

National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region

9 Jul 1999
This publication offers a wealth of national statistics on the countries of Western Asia. The information is divided into three chapters. Chapter I is comprised of aggregates of national accounts and their relative distribution; Chapter II is comprised of consolidated accounts in local currencies...
REVIEW AGRICULTURE ESCWA MEMB #20

Review of Agriculture in ESCWA Member Countries

Agriculture and Development in Western Asia

25 Feb 2000
This annual review focuses on agricultural integration in the Arab world. The selection of papers presented in this publication discusses among other issues: the important role economic, political, social and cultural factors play in increasing the chances of success of regional economic coordina...
STAT ABSTRACT ESCWA REGION #18

Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No.18

Series:
Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
17 Sep 1999
The Abstract provides useful statistical data collected mainly at the national level. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social statistics, national accounts, agriculture, industry, foreign trade, finance, price index numbers ...
GENDER & DEV THE ARAB WORLD WOMEN

Gender and Development in the Arab World

Women's Economic Participation - Patterns and Policies

1 Dec 1998
A distinguished cast of contributors look at the systematic and cultural bias in underestimating women's real contribution to national produce and family welfare and explore the consequences of that bias. Gender and Development in the Arab World highlights and analyses a variety of factors which ...
NON OFFENSIVE DEFENSE THE MIDDLE

Non-Offensive Defense in the Middle East?

19 Feb 1999
This publication examines the potential for the application of non-offensive defense (NOD) in the Middle East. Discussing the argument for and against the merit and eventual suitability of NOD in the Middle East, the publication provides an avenue for discussion and reflection on the pertinent is...
ALGERIA RPT OF EMINENT PANEL

Algeria

Report of the Eminent Panel

23 Oct 1998
On June 29, 1998, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, made the announcement that, at the invitation of the Government of Algeria, he had established a panel of eminent persons to visit that country. The purpose of the visit was to gather information on the situation in Algeri...
SURV ECON SOC DEV ESCWA TOURISM

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. Countries included in the Survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
COMP SOCIAL STATS & INDICAT #4

Compendium of Social Statistics and Indicators - Fourth Issue

13 Feb 1998
Researchers and planners, among others, can now have a realistic picture of social and economic development plans in western Asia with the issuance of this publication. It provides a series of data and indicators which shed light on the social situation and on the socio-economic changes taking pl...
ARAB WOMEN 1995 TRENDS STAT

Arab Women 1995

Trends, Statistics and Indicators

13 Feb 1998
Addressing 22 Arab countries, this publication is the first in a series on Arab women. Along with its profiles and analyses, it also recommends policies and suggests relevant measures. It provides data and information in both a descriptive and analytical approach. The areas of focus include demog...
BULLET INDUS STAT ARAB #03 1985/95

Bulletin of Industrial Statistics for the Arab Countries - Third Issue

Series:
Bulletin of Industrial Statistics in the Arab Region
9 Jan 1998
Data in this Bulletin were derived from national sources and specialized agencies. The Bulletin presents statistics for 19 Arab countries on gross domestic product (GDP), industrial statistics, exports and imports and main industrial products.
PURCHASING POWER PARITIES VOLUME

Purchasing Power Parities

Volume and Price Level Comparisons for the Middle East 1993 - Results of the International Comparison Programme (ICP) for the ESCWA Region

9 Jan 1998
Utilizing the results from a survey of nine Western Asia countries - Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen, this publication presents international comparative data on gross domestic product(GDP).
PROSPECTS FOR SUSTAINED DEVELOPMEN

Prospects for Sustained Development of the Palestinian Economy

Strategies and Policies for Reconstruction and Development

28 Nov 1997
When the Palestinian Authority began to exercise its functions in May 1994, the economic situation reflected disequilibria and fragmentation in all markets, coupled with a virtual paralysis of the public sector. This publication presents an in-depth report on the development prospects for the Pal...
NATL ACCOUNTS STUDIES ESCWA #17

National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region

28 Nov 1997
Offers a wealth of national statistics on the countries of Western Asia. The information is divided into three chapters. Chapter I is comprised of aggregates of national accounts and their relative distribution; Chapter II is comprised of consolidated accounts in local currencies and at current p...
STAT ABSTRACT ESCWA REGION #17

Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 17

Series:
Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
28 Nov 1997
Researchers and other users will find the statistical data, collected mainly at the national level, most useful. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy...
SURV ECON SOC DEV ESCWA 1996/07

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

14 Nov 1997
The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. Countries included in the Survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
SURV ECON SOC DEV ESCWA 1995 P2

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

Privatization in the ESCWA Region

20 Jun 1997
The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. Countries included in the Survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Arab Emirates.
NATL ACCOUNTS STUDIES ESCWA #16

National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region

11 Apr 1997
Offers a wealth of national statistics on the countries of Western Asia. The information is divided into three chapters. Chapter I is comprised of aggregates of national accounts and their relative distribution; Chapter II is comprised of consolidated accounts in local currencies and at current p...
STAT ABSTRACT ESCWA REGION #16

Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, Issue No. 16

Series:
Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region
25 Apr 1997
Researchers and other users will find the statistical data, collected mainly at the national level, most useful. For each country of the region, statistical tables are presented in the following nine areas: population, social, national accounts, agriculture, forestry and fishing, industry, energy...
EXTERNAL TRADE BULL ESCWA #8

External Trade Bulletin of the ESCWA Region, Eight Issue

Series:
External Trade Bulletin of the Arab Region
21 Mar 1997
With statistics collected mainly at the national level, this Bulletin offers a comprehensive selection of data. Divided in three parts, part one gives summary tables on overall trade, trends and share of the region in total world trade. It also gives the import and export distributions of countri...
NATIONS UNIES CONFLIT ENTR 1990/96

Nations Unies et le Conflit entre l'Iraq et le Koweït, Les

Series:
Série Livres Bleus
1 Jan 1996
The response of the United Nations and its Member States to the August 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, highlighted the extraordinary strengths of the Organization and its capacity to act decisively, when consensus exists, as a force for international peace and security. The United Nations and th...
SURV ECON SOC DEV ESCWA 1995

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

24 Jan 1997
The Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) presents this annual review of economic and social trends in the region. Countries included in the Survey are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.