Bøger af United Nations: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Presents data and statistical indicators on external trade in goods of Arab Countries. Data are presented in time series until 2013 and were drawn primarily from national sources, as well as from secondary sources where appropriate. It provides total and detailed data on intraregional and international trade of Arab countries.

Offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the inter-linkages that affect the achievement of water security, energy security and food security through the lens of sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Arab region is in crisis and it is easy to succumb to pessimism about its future. This report, however, embraces a vision of hope: one that illustrates the many ways in which the region can act to ensure its future security and prosperity. It envisages a day when authoritarianism, occupation, foreign domination and all forms of discrimination end.

Uses recent data in order to take stock of the impact of instability and conflict in the Arab region, and addresses the foregone growth and output and destructive effects of this period. It also draws on recent research of ESCWA regarding migration, social developments, the impact of conflict, women's empowerment, and specific country-level analysis.

Provides detailed industrial data of Arab countries for policy-makers, analysts and researchers. It includes time series of data and indicators for the period 2006-2012. The Bulletin is divided into two parts. Part I includes summary tables on the overall industrial trends. Part II contains tables of industrial statistics for each Arab country.

Population dynamics can contribute to unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and as a consequence to water scarcity. This report analyses the nexus between population dynamics and water scarcity and provides recommendations on how to improve policies and programmes in order to reduce vulnerability of particular population groups and enhance resilience of populations at risk.