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The 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. It is one of five regional commissions under the administrative directed of United Nations headquarters. The ESCWA has 13 member states, and reports to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Member States
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syrian Arabic Republic
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Headquarters
Beirut, Lebanon
Address
P.O. Box 11-8575, Riad el-Solh Square, Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: (961-1) 981301
Fax: (961-1) 981510
Satellite Tel via NY HQ: 1(212) 963-9731
Satellite Fax via NY HQ: 1(212) 963-9732
Website: http://www.escwa.org.lb/
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