Month: August 2020

COVID-19 Makes Yemen’s Hunger and Economic Nightmare Worse Each Day; the IRC Calls Repeatedly for an End to the War

International Rescue Committee This article elaborates on a recent survey done by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) that found that Yemenis are more worried about hunger than COVID-19. Article

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The Social and Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis in Morocco

World Bank This report examines the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in Morocco as well as recommendations from the United Nations agencies. Report

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WFP Palestine Country Brief

World Food Programme This report details WFP’s strategy to get funding and partnerships in order to provide assistance to Palestinians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Israel’s Measures and Its Cooperation with Palestine to Fight COVID-19

Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and cooperation measures. Journal Article

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MENA Healthcare Poised for Post COVID-19 Growth

Middle 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

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Somalia Response to COVID-19

World Health Organization This report assesses the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the responses to curb its spread and impacts. Report

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Handling Challenges in Kuwait

Sci This paper discusses the methods and procedures applied by Kuwait to control the COVID-19 pandemic, and how effective they have been. Journal Article

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Multinational – Crisis Response Support Programme for National and Regional Mitigation of Covid-19 Impact (Djibouti and Somalia) – Somalia Component

African Development Bank Group This report discusses the proposed intervention focusing on the Somali component of the Crisis Response Support Programme for National and Regional Mitigation of COVID-19 Impact for the Republics of Djibouti and Somalia. Report

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Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility

UNDP This report provides a fragility analysis for Iraq to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic and diminishing oil revenues affect the country’s fragility. Report

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Syria is Facing a COVID-19 Catastrophe

Middle East Institute This article reports on the COVID-19 situation in Syria, including a sharp rise in deaths, the lockdown measures, and a testing crisis. Article

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