Benefits
In addition to the resources of Qatar University (QU), and other universities and centers members of this network, which fosters the collaboration in joint research projects and programs, co-organized events, and students and faculty members' exchange, the network will grant access to the members to leverage from the UN-ESCWA knowledge and learning products and tools. For more information on QU resources:
Research and Graduate Studies | Qatar University (qu.edu.qa)
- MANARA: Manara is an online platform with a smart search engine “istinara” that could include knowledge products related to sustainable development from ANDD member institutions. https://manara.inmind.ai/home
- The Data Portal: ESCWA data hub for the Arab region, available to all network members via https://data.unescwa.org. Interested members can have a localized version for their country produced data.
- The Arab SDG Monitor: Helps national statistical offices collect relevant data, and is a useful tool for researchers to know what SDG data available; http://arabsdgmonitor.unescwa.org/
- The Arab SDG Gateway: Contains several relevant tools, like the "Leave No One behind" collection of dashboards, the E-Handbook on SDG Metadata, the "Finance for Development" platform, etc. All accessible via http://arabsdggateway.unescwa.org/
- The Learning Portal: It aims at providing free, online learning opportunities in the subjects related to the 2030 Agenda and public policy. The portal is available through https://learn.unescwa.org/ and will use the CLANED platform to make these interactive courses available to everyone. ESCWA is currently translating into Arabic several training courses from renowned UN and non-UN sources and working on internally developed courses. ANDD members will be able to host their courses on the learning platform for more outreach.
Upcoming Dates
First Annual Meeting
Suggested Date: March 31st, 2021
