UNDP This article assesses the fragility of Arab government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides policy recommendations. It discusses how government trust and the perception of the social contract will change due to the citizen-government interaction during the pandemic. Report
Read MoreThe Arab Center-DC The Arab Center-Washington DC sheds light on limitations on the freedom of the press in the wake of COVID-19. Article
Read MoreGlobal Business Review This article investigates the impact of capital requirements and market competition on the stability of financial institutions in the MENA region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreGreenPeace This Greenpeace report examines air pollution in the MENA region during the pandemic. It indicates levels of pollutants are once again rising to pre-pandemic levels. Article
Read MoreIHS Market This IHS Market report projects an uptick in MENA economies between 2022 and 2023 based on expected increases in energy revenues and vaccination rates. It also touches upon monetary policies and predicted inflation across the region. Working Paper
Read MoreWorld Bank This World Bank report examines the distributional effects of the pandemic and makes projections on how COVID-19 could affect poverty levels in the MENA region. Report
Read MoreWorld Bank This World Bank report examines the distributional effects of the pandemic and makes projections on how COVID-19 could affect poverty levels in the MENA region. Report
Read MoreArab Barometer According to this Arab Barometer infographic, citizens, with varying degrees across countries, say that freedoms of expression, demonstration, and the media are among the most threatened ones. Article
Read MoreAdvances in Medical Education and Practice This article explains the challenges associated with educational institutions’ reliance on online testing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreCenter for International Private Enterprise The Center for International Private Enterprise explains the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the MENA region, as well as the threat the pandemic poses to women’s job security and women-led SMEs. Article
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