Month: December 2020

Comoros: World Bank Provides $10 Million to Support Emergency Response to COVID-19 and Recovery

World Bank This press release reports on the financial assistance provided by the World Bank to Comoros in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a $10 million to help Comoros strengthen its emergency response, healthcare system, and support socio-economic recovery. Article

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Spatiotemporal Assessment of COVID-19 Spread over Oman Using GIS Techniques

Earth Systems and Environment This article adopted spatiotemporal analysis to explore the spatial patterns of the spread of COVID-19 during the period from 29th April to 30th June 2020 in Oman. Journal Article

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Iraq’s Fragile State in the Time of COVID-19

Middle East Institute This article reports on the spread of COVID-19 in Iraq, the struggles to combat it, and its impacts on the forcibly displaced, women and children. Article

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Support for Morocco in the COVID-19 Pandemic

KFW Development Bank This article outlines the financial assistance by the German Federal Government through KGW Development Bank to aid Morocco’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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COVID-19 Emergency Response Impact Report – Mauritania

World Vision This situation report covers emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritania, including financial support and community awareness. Report

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Effects of COVID-19 on Sudanese Enterprises

World Bank This is a High Frequency Survey in partnership with the World Bank to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Sudanese households and enterprises. The survey which is the sole exercise taking place in Sudan aims to inform policymaking, strategic planning, and government responses to contain the impact of the pandemic to its lower…

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Tackling COVID-19 in Informal Tented Settlements (Lebanon): An Assessment of Preparedness and Response Plans and their Impact on the Health Vulnerabilities of Syrian Refugees

Journal of Migration and Health This paper explores the nature and mechanisms of preparedness and response plans to COVID-19 in Syrian ITSs in Lebanon along with their immediate health impacts on refugees and their abilities to survive. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Preparedness and Response

International Organization for Migration This report summarizes the response towards the COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia. Report

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Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Lockdowns: An Examination of Recoveries in Jordan

International Growth Centre This report assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Jordanian economy, specifically on wages, purchasing power, and unemployment. Article

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COVID-19 Misinformation: Mere Harmless Delusions or Much More? A Knowledge and Attitude Cross-Sectional Study Among the General Public Residing in Jordan

PLOS One This article aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and effects of misinformation about COVID-19 on anxiety levels among the general public residing in Jordan. Journal Article

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