Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region
Author: Nations Unies. Commission économique et sociale pour l'Asie occidentale
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211282368

This survey is an annual publication designed to provide a review and analysis of economic and social conditions in the ESCWA region during a specific time period. The survey includes chapters on such topics as: major developments in the world economy and their implications for the ESCWA region; aggregate economic performance; monetary and fiscal developments; developments in the external sector; developments in the transport sector in the region; and building-up social capital.

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2015-2016

Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2015-2016
Author: United Nations Publications
Publisher:
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-01-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211283860

Trends can be noted for the past five years, and with this in mind, the 2015-16 Survey will utilize recent data in order to take stock of the impact of instability and conflict, and address the foregone growth and output and destructive effects of this period.

The Middle East

The Middle East
Author: Ellen Lust
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 1057
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1506329276

In the Fourteenth Edition of The Middle East, Ellen Lust brings important new coverage to this comprehensive, balanced, and superbly researched text. In clear prose, Lust and her outstanding contributors explain the many complex changes taking place across the region. New to this edition is a country profile chapter on Sudan by Fareed Hassan. All country chapters now address domestic and regional conflict more explicitly, and all tables, figures, boxes, and maps have been fully updated with the most recent data and information.

Managing Human Resources in the Middle-East

Managing Human Resources in the Middle-East
Author: Pawan S. Budhwar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2006-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134271913

Managing Human Resources in the Middle East provides the reader with an understanding of the dynamics of HRM in this important region. Systematic analysis highlights the main factors and variables dictating HRM policies and practices within each country. Diverse and unique cultural, institutional and business environment factors which play a significant role in determining HRM systems in the region are also elaborated upon. The text moves from a general overview of HRM in the Middle-East to an exploration of the current status, role and strategic importance of the HR function in a wide-range of country-specific chapters, before highlighting the emerging HRM models and future challenges for research, policy and practice. This text is invaluable reading for academics, students and practitioners alike.

Development Challenges and Solutions After the Arab Spring

Development Challenges and Solutions After the Arab Spring
Author: Ali Kadri
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1137541407

Since the events of 2011, most Arab countries have slipped into a state of war, and living conditions for the majority of the working population have not changed for the better. This edited collection examines the socioeconomic conditions and contests the received policy framework to demonstrate that workable alternatives do exist.

Middle East Contemporary Survey

Middle East Contemporary Survey
Author: Bruce Maddy-weitzman
Publisher: The Moshe Dayan Center
Total Pages: 760
Release: 1997-10-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780813334110

The 19th in a series of annuals (compiled by the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University) covers the global, regional, and local developments concerning Turkey, Israel, and 18 Arab countries during 1995. The first section reports on current issues, among them: the US and the Middle East; the Arab- Israeli peace process; Palestinian affairs; and economic and demographic issues. The second section comprises a country-by-country survey, with detailed coverage of the domestic and foreign affairs of each country. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR