United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA or ESCWA) was established in 1973 (then as the UN Economic Commission for Western Asia) to encourage economic cooperation among its member states. The name was changed to the current in 1985 .1It is one of five regional commissions under the administrative direction of United Nations headquarters.2The ESCWA has 13 member States, and reports to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).3
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The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), headquartered in Beirut , Lebanon , is one of the five regional commissions under the administrative direction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council .UN-ESCWA promotes economic and social development of Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration.It devises, promotes, and executes development assistance activities and projects in tune with the needs and priorities of the region of Western Asia.UN-ESCWA coordinates its activities with those of the major departments/offices of the United Nations at Headquarters and of specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations, such as the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, with a view to avoid duplication and ensure complementarity, synergy and exchange of information.ESCWA has 14 member States (the latest is Sudan that joined in 2008 [1] ), and reports to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), headquartered in Beirut , Lebanon , is one of the five regional commissions under the administrative direction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council . UN-ESCWA promotes economic and social development of Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration. It devises, promotes, and executes development assistance activities and projects in tune with the needs and priorities of the region of Western Asia. UN-ESCWA coordinates its activities with those of the major departments/offices of the United Nations at Headquarters and of specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations, such as the League of Arab States , the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation , with a view to avoid duplication and ensure complementarity, synergy and exchange of information. ESCWA has 17 member states (the latest countries to join were Libya, Morocco and Tunisia in 2012), and reports to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).Objectives To support economic and social development in the countries of the region; To promote cooperation between the countries of the region; To encourage interaction between member countries and promote the exchange of experience, best practice and lessons learned; To achieve regional integration between member countries, and to ensure interaction between Western Asia and other regions of the world; To familiarize the outside world with the circumstances and needs of the countries in the region.Mission ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory.ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia ( ESCWA ; ) is one of five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council .The role of the Commission is to promotes economic and social development of Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration.The Commission is composed of 18 Member States , all from the North African and Middle East regions.The Commission works closely with the divisions of the Headquarters in New York and United Nations specialized agencies , as well as with international and regional organizations.Some of its regional partners include: the League of Arab States , the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation .
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Regional commissions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia ( ESCWA ; ) is one of five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council . The role of the Commission is to promote economic and social development of Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration. The Commission is composed of 20 member states , all from the regions of North Africa and the Middle East . The Commission works closely with the divisions of the Headquarters in New York and United Nations specialized agencies , as well as with international and regional organizations. Some of its regional partners include: the League of Arab States , the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation .
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The opening as it stood in 2025
Specialized body of the United Nations The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia ( ESCWA ; Arabic : الإسكوا ) is one of five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council . The role of the Commission is to promote economic and social development of Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration. The Commission is composed of 21 member states , all from the regions of North Africa and the Middle East . The Commission works closely with the divisions of the Headquarters in New York and United Nations specialized agencies , as well as with international and regional organizations. The League of Arab States , the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation are among its regional partners.
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established in 1973
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one of five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the united nations economic and social council
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