Month: October 2020

Syria – Socio-Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, October 2020

World Food Programme This report analyzes the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria. Report

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Monitoring the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Djiboutian Households

World Bank This report focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on households in Djibouti as of September 2020. Report

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The Experiences and Perceptions of Health-Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Muscat, Oman: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health This article explores the experiences and perceptions of health care workers (HCWs) in primary health care in Oman during their management of COVID-19 concerning medical response experiences, socio-cultural and religious reforms, and psychological impressions. Journal Article

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Mental Health Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Collapsing Economy: Perspectives from a Developing Country

Psychiatry Research This study explored the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and economy-related variables on stress and anxiety among Lebanese adults in a developing country facing a severe socio-economic crisis and political turmoil. Journal Article

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Economic Consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region Countries

Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research This article discusses the economic consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region countries. Journal Article

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National Agrifood Systems and COVID-19 in Palestine

Food and Agriculture Organization This report explores agricultural and food policies undertaken by the government to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine. Report

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Comoros Annual Country Report 2020 Country Strategic Plan 2019 – 2020

World Food Programme This report delineates the World Food Program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Comoros. Report

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Economic Dimensions of the Conflict in Yemen: Final Report

OECD This report analyzes the economic drivers of the Yemeni conflict and potential opportunities for peace during the COVID-19 pandemic by researching the economic factors and interests that influence the conflict dynamics. Report

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MENA Economic Update: Trading Together — Reviving Middle East and North Africa Regional Integration in the Post-COVID Era

World Bank This report emphasizes the importance of regional integration for the MENA region’s economic recovery and future growth in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Immigration Detention in Saudi Arabia During COVID-19

Human Rights Watch This article reports on a case study of the treatment of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at immigration detention and proposed recommendations. Article

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