Month: April 2020

Republic of Djibouti: COVID-19 Situation Report #3

United Nations This situation report provides an overview of Djibouti’s coronavirus situation and assesses the preparedness and response of multiple sectors. Report

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Refugees at Risk in Jordan’s Response to COVID-19

Middle East Research and Information Project This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 (including containment measures and pre-existing living conditions) on refugees in Jordan as well as Jordan’s responses (international aid and funds from ongoing programs.) Article

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The Consequences of the Coronavirus in Lebanon

Arab America This article reports on the Lebanese government’s response to the spread of the virus, the changes in Lebanese people’s lifestyles, and the impact of COVID-19 on refugees. Article

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How Will Remittances Affect the Somali COVID-19 Response?

LSE This article reports on the effects of remittances on the Somali COVID-19 response. Article

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COVID 19: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Impacts on Iraq

Chatham House This article analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Iraq, a country already in turmoil, facing a myriad of vulnerabilities due to corruption and a lack of governance. Article

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Market Review: “Iraq, Oil Prices, and the Coronavirus”

Iraq-business news This article reports on the global crash in oil prices and its impact on crisis-stricken Iraq, recently hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality in the Arab Region

UN ESCWA This report discusses proposals set forth by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and partner United Nations agencies for policies and programs to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Lebanon. Report

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 Can Morocco Effectively Handle the COVID-19 Crisis? 

Chatham House This article discusses Morocco’s efforts to mitigate the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19.   Article

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In-Depth Look at Egypt’s Economic Sectors amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Egypt Today This article provides a detailed look into each economic sector impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. Article

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UNDP Mauritania

UNDP This report provides a situational analysis of Mauritania during the COVID-19 pandemic and details the prolonged response of the UNDP to cope with the implications of the pandemic. Report

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