United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
| Abbreviation | ESCWA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 9 August 1973 |
| Type | Primary Organ – Regional Branch |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Beirut, Lebanon |
Head | Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Rola Dashti |
Parent organization | United Nations Economic and Social Council |
| Website | www.unescwa.org |
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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.