In recent years, the slow rate of growth and the ensuing rise in unemployment, which are linked to structural and cyclical aspects of the regional economy, have been major causes for concern in the ESCWA region.
12. 近年来，增长率缓慢及因而产生的失业问题与区域经济的结构和周期方面有关，这一直是西亚经社会区域令人关切的问题的主要成因。