This is a resourceful tool that includes, where available, background information, country examples, and other resources to provide in-depth knowledge to data producers and users to improve the collection, compilation, and analysis. 

Within the context of global digital transformation, Arab countries are largely lagging behind. This is substantiated by a host of economic indicators demonstrating weak levels of competitiveness and continuously increasing unemployment rates, pointing to considerable vulnerabilities in their economies.

The award is delivered for the first time and constitutes a milestone for ESCWA, which is integrating gender perspectives in its plans, policies, and programme.

The response must be at the core of any recovery initiative to eradicate this contagion, and allow governments to resume their efforts towards a secure, just and prosperous state. 

This study investigates the laws that have an impact on fostering open government, specifically the right to access information. It also sheds light on the legislations that impact accountability such as the laws related integrity, anti-corruption, and protection of whistle-blowers.