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The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) Arabic: (الإسكوا), headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, is one of 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 18 member states (the latest countries to join were Mauritania in 2015;〔(ECOSOC Resolution 2015/32 on the admission of Mauritania )〕 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. ==History== The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA or ESCWA) was first established in 1973 as the UN Economic Commission for Western Asia (UN-ECWA). It was established by Economic and Social Council resolution 1818 (LV) and was the successor to United Nations Economic and Social Office in Beirut (UNESOB). The organization's name was changed from Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA) to Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in 1985. Former ESCWA Executive Secretaries: Bader Al-Dafa 2007 - 2010 Mervat Tallawy 2000 - 2007 Hazem El Beblawi 1995 - 2000 Sabbaheddin Bakjaji 1993-1995 Tayseer Abdel Jaber 1989-1993 Mohammad Said Al-Nabulsi 1985-1988 Mohammad Said Al-Attar 1974-1985 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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