Month: July 2020

COVID-19 Stressors on Migrant Workers in Kuwait: Cumulative Risk Considerations

BMJ Global Health This article reports on the condition of migrant workers after being exposed to additional stressors of COVID-19 and related responses. It provides a comprehensive risk assessment framework for migrant workers living in Kuwait. Journal Article

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CEALT Contributes to COVID-19 Management in Djibouti

Association of African Universities This article details the impact of the Centre of Excellence in Transport and Logistics (CEALT) hosted by the University of Djibouti on managing the COVID-19 crisis. Article

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Digital Transformation in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Morocco

SSRN This working paper aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digital transformation implementing process and the extent to which Moroccan economic actors are ready to embrace digital transformation. Working Paper

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Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Girls in Jordan

Arab Women Organization of Jordan This assessment reports on the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls in Jordan by highlighting cases of domestic violence, providing services and humanitarian services, reporting progress, and presenting recommendations for governmental action. Report

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COVID-19 and Syrian Refugees in Lebanon 

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This article explores the discriminatory measures against Syrian refugees in Lebanon and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their socioeconomic living conditions and quality of life as well as how local organizations rose to the challenge. Report

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Despite Compounding Challenges, Women in Iraq Play Vital Roles in the Country’s COVID-19 Response

UN Women This article reports on the additional burden placed on Iraqi women as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak through telling the stories of multiple women. Article

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Food Security in Iraq – Impact of Covid-19

World Food Programme This report assesses policy recommendations regarding food security in Iraq during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Vision 2030: The Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Arabia’s Diversification Programme

LSE This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ plan, especially with regard to its attempts to diversify its economy away from oil dependence. Article

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Emergency Resilience in Kuwait: COVID-19 Trends and Opportunities

Palladium This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on society and the economy in Kuwait. Article

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Socio-economic Framework for Jordan COVID-19 Response

UNSDG This Socio-Economic Framework (SEF) report for Jordan is the UN’s response to the unprecedented and multi-layered needs associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Report

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