This report, published by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) at its 40th anniversary, summarizes the work ESCWA has done on regional issues such promoting inclusive human development, empowering Arab women and youth, promoting regional economic integration, fostering knowledge-based development, promoting sustainable management of natural resources, and helping to foster inclusive development in times of crisis. This report includes statistics on the most recent regional figures and developmental indicators, as well as information on the reach of various ESCWA initiatives.