International Monetary Fund This report provides an assessment of the economic outlook for the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan) and CCA (Caucasus and Central Asia) regions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreInternational Labour Organization This policy brief provides a summary of the main social protection measures that were adopted by the countries in the MENA/Arab States region in immediate response to the pandemic. Report
Read MoreBrookings Institution This article discusses the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Middle East region, highlighting the impact of the recession, the response of governments and policymakers to the crisis, and the prospects for recovery. Article
Read MoreContemporary Clinical Trials This article assesses the opportunities and challenges in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region to engage in the conduct of high-quality clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreIslamic Relief This report aims to provide an understanding of both the immediate and long-term potential impacts of COVID-19 as well as the key emerging trends that would affect humanitarian programming. Report
Read MoreMiddle East Business Intelligence This report discusses the healthcare sector in the MENA region and its prospects for growth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreInternational Monetary Fund This article reports on the five charts that help tell the story of COVID-19’s economic impact on the region. Article
Read MoreFood Security This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Arab Gulf States. Journal Article
Read MoreOECD This article takes stock of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality in the region and highlights gender-sensitive measures and initiatives taken by governments, the private sector, and civil society to mitigate the impact of the crisis on women. Article
Read MoreThe Cairo Review This article reports on the challenges imposed by COVID-19 on social policies and social protection in the MENA region. Article
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