The following digest summarizes the most important scholarly and policy publications, reports, and articles covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the politics, economies, and societies of the Arab world. Mofeed Digest is produced by Mofeed Project Coordinator Serage Amatory.
[MENA | Algeria | Bahrain | Comoros| Djibouti| Egypt| Iraq| Jordan| Kuwait| Lebanon| Libya| Mauritania| Morocco| Oman| Palestine| Qatar| Saudi Arabia| Somalia| Sudan| Syria| Tunisia| UAE| Yemen]
MENA
COVID-19 Economic Impact: Middle East and North Africa
International Finance Corporation, 30 May 2020
This article examines the severe economic contraction in Middle East and North Africa triggered by COVID-19 as well as the IFC’s plan for working with existing clients in the region to evaluate where support is needed most.
COVID-19 and Social Policies in the MENA Region
The Cairo Review, 5 June 2020
This article examines the challenges imposed by COVID-19 on social policies and social protection in the MENA region.
COVID-19 Crisis in the MENA Region: Impact on Gender Equality and Policy Responses
OECD, 10 June 2020
This brief examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality in the region and highlights gender-sensitive measures and initiatives by governments, the private sector, and civil society to mitigate the impact of the crisis on women.
Wither the Self-sufficiency Illusion? Food Security in Arab Gulf States and the Impact of COVID-19
Food Security, 8 July 2020
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Arab Gulf States.
Five Charts that Illustrate COVID-19’s Impact on the Middle East and Central Asia
International Monetary Fund, 16 July 2020
This article examines the five charts that tell the story of COVID-19’s economic impact on the region.
MENA Healthcare Poised for Post COVID-19 Growth
Middle East Business Intelligence, 12 August 2020
This article discusses the healthcare sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and its prospects for growth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the reasons behind the growth of the healthcare industry and the potential for the region to become a hub for medical tourism. It also underscores the importance of public-private partnerships and regulatory reforms to support the sector’s development.
COVID-19 MENA-EE Regional Impact Analysis Report
Islamic Relief, 23 August 2020
This analysis report examines the immediate and long-term potential impacts of COVID-19 as well as the key emerging trends that would affect humanitarian programming. A knowledge bank will be used to document best practices/lessons from field implementation for wider dissemination.
Covid-19 Pandemic Research Opportunity: Is the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Missing Out?
Contemporary Clinical Trials, September 2020
This review assesses the opportunities and challenges in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region to engage in the conduct of high-quality clinical trials during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East: Recession, Response, and Recovery
Brookings Institution, 17 September 2020
This article investigates the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Middle East region, highlighting the impact of the recession, the response of governments and policymakers to the crisis, and the prospects for recovery. It provides insights into the challenges faced by the Middle East economies and explores strategies for a resilient and sustainable recovery, including effectively managing the public health crisis.
Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia
International Monetary Fund, October 2020
This report assesses the economic outlook for the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan) and CCA (Caucasus and Central Asia) regions. It highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these regions, including a severe economic contraction and increased poverty. It also discusses policy responses and the importance of coordinated regional actions to address the crisis, including fiscal measures and targeted support for vulnerable populations, hence emphasizing the need for structural reforms. The publication provides policymakers with valuable insights into the economic challenges and policy options for the MENAP and CCA regions.
Social Protection Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis in the MENA/Arab States Region
International Labour Organization, 1 October 2020
This policy brief summarizes the main social protection measures adopted by the countries in the MENA/Arab States region in immediate response to the pandemic. The brief maps the social protection measures, benefits and services provided by the governments and UN agencies for nationals and non-nationals, including refugees, of 21 countries in the region.
UNFPA Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Human Operations in the Arab Region
UNFPA, 15 October 2020
In an effort to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the people served, UNFPA conducted a number of rapid assessments, notably in Jordan and Lebanon. Assessment tools were modified to conduct assessments while maintaining ethical and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. These assessments contributed to improving the SRH and
GBV response in the countries and informed policy decisions.
MENA Economic Update: Trading Together — Reviving Middle East and North Africa Regional Integration in the Post-COVID Era
The World Bank, 19 October 2020
This report emphasizes the importance of regional integration for the MENA region’s economic recovery and future growth. It highlights the need for increased cooperation, reduced trade barriers, enhanced infrastructure, and financial integration. It underscores the potential benefits of regional integration in addressing common challenges, fostering trade, and improving overall welfare in the MENA region.
Economic Consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region Countries
J Adv Med Biomed Res, 21 October 2020
This perspective study assesses the economic consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa(MENA) region countries.
Current Recommendations for the Management of Stroke Patients in the Middle East in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic; Statement from the MENA SINO
Journal of Strokes and Cerebrovascular Diseases, November 2020
This paper presents recommendations for the Middle East and North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization (MENA-SINO) stroke centers that have been reviewed and approved by stroke regional experts.
The Territorial Impact of COVID-19: Managing the Crisis Across Levels of Government
OECD, 10 November 2020
This paper examines the territorial impact of the COVID-19 crisis in its different dimensions: health, economic, social and fiscal. It provides examples of responses by national and subnational governments to help mitigate the territorial effects of the crisis and offers ten takeaways on managing COVID-19’s territorial impact.
COVID-19 Leaves Profound Impact on Children in the Middle East and North Africa
UNICEF, 20 November 2020
This article reports the results of surveys conducted to highlight how children’s lives have been impacted during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in several key dimensions critical to children’s development and well-being- including psychological well-being, social relations,
education, access to health services and nutrition.
COVID-19 and Civil Wars in the Arab World: The Cases of Syria, Libya and Yemen
Asian Affairs, 23 November 2020
The article proposes five reasons to explain the impact of COVID-19 and civil wars in the Arab World.
Socio-Economic and Political Impact of Covid-19 on the GCC States
Atlantic Council, 11 December 2020
This report discusses the socio-economic and political implications of COVID-19 on the GCC States.
Algeria
Algeria’s Perfect Storm: COVID-19 and Its Fallout
Chatham House, 6 May 2020
This article highlights how the pandemic presented an opportunity for the Algerian government to introduce restrictive measures beyond those needed to contain COVID-19.
Will COVID-19 Reshape Algeria’s Political System?
Brookings Institution, 10 May 2020
This article examines the political impact of the pandemic on Algeria and how authorities are using the pandemic to undermine the peaceful protest movement known as Hirak.
The Psychological Impact of Confinement Linked to the Coronavirus Epidemic COVID-19 in Algeria
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21 May 2020
This article examines the psychological impact of total and partial containment applied in Algeria, on 23 March 2020, following the spread of the virus COVID-19 and examines the habits and behaviors of the Algerian population as it adjusted to this new way of life.
Assessment of the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Algerian Economy: The Importance of the Informal Economy
Algerian Scientific Journal Platform, 18 July 2020
This article examines the interaction between COVID-19 pandemic and the informal economy and its impact on the Algerian economy, using the SIR epidemiologic model.
Population Density, a Factor in the Spread of COVID-19 in Algeria: Statistic Study
Bulletin of National Research Centre, 20 August 2020
This article examines the relationship between population density and the spread of COVID-19 in Algerian cities, specifically the positive correlation.
The Impact of Covid-19 Outbreak on the Tourism Needs of the Algerian Population
Sustainability, 25 October 2020
This research investigates the vision and the reaction of the population towards tourism and holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also examines the tourist needs of the Algerian population after the closure of international borders.
Transmission Dynamics of COVID-19 in Algeria: The Impact of Physical Distancing and Face Masks
AIMS Public Health, 30 October 2020
This paper presents a network model for the spread of COVID-19 pandemic based on the classical SIR model, random graph and percolation theory concepts to describe the impact of lockdown measures within a population. The goal of this work is to propose a simple model to examine the efficacy of near population-wide adoption of masks and physical distancing.
Algeria Must Prioritize Economic Change Amidst COVID-19 and Political Crisis
Brookings Institute, 2 December 2020
This article examines the challenges facing Algeria’s economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing political crisis and the urgent need for economic reforms.
Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Algerian Economy: The Importance of the Informal Economy
African Journals Online, 14 December 2020
This article examines the interaction between COVID-19 pandemic and the informal economy and its impact on the Algerian economy, using the SIR epidemiologic model. It expands SIR model to count for economic decisions made by individuals, as well as the availability of treatment.
Socio-Political Struggles in Sudan and Algeria at Stake amid Covid-19 Crisis
Rowaq Arabi, 21 December 2020
This article examines how authorities in Sudan and Algeria have exploited the pandemic for political gains. This study is based on a comparative theoretical framework, featuring semi-structured interviews and qualitative research.
Bahrain
Bahrain: Tax and Financial Measures Associated with COVID-19
HLB Poland Advisory and Accounting, 11 May 2020
This article summarizes the financial measures taken by Bahrain’s government to economically support both businesses and individuals and offer support measures to employees and employers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Update: The Kingdom of Bahrain & COVID-19: Bahrain’s Reaction to the Global Pandemic
Charles Russels Speechlys, 12 May 2020
This article examines the various limitations and requirements the government of Bahrain enacted in response to the pandemic.
Bahrain Oil and Gas Market Report with COVID-19 Impact Analysis (2020-2025)
Global Monitor, 18 August 2020
This report analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on the oil and gas sector in Bahrain and provides analysis on upstream exploration, upstream oil production, upstream gas production, gas consumption, and oil and gas trade. The report identifies the major upstream projects and tracks the key recent developments in the market.
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Population of Bahrain
SSRN Working Paper, 4 September 2020
This working paper measures the psychological impact, demonstrated by the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. An online semi-structured questionnaire has been used with all participants, and with the measure The Arabic version of The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21). The study design demonstrated a high psychological impact on the population of Bahrain with around a third of the population exhibiting some level of distress.
Bahrain Unveils New Steps to Cushion COVID-19 Impact
Gulf News, 29 September 2020
This news article examines the measures taken by Bahrain to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Population of Bahrain
Acta Biomed, 26 October 2020
This study measures the psychological impact, demonstrated by the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. An online semi-structured questionnaire was used for all participants along with the Arabic version of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21). The study design was cross-sectional and was conducted in April-May 2020.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Bahrain Private Sector: Proceedings from a Roundtable Discussion
UNDP, December 2020
This report presents the major issues discussed between private sector representatives and other experts convened by Derasat and UNDP to understand the impact of Covid-19 on Bahrain’s private sector. This report also provides a series of recommendations targeting
businesses and policymakers.
Media Dependency during COVID-19 Pandemic and Trust in Government: The Case of Bahrain
International Journal of Management, 15 December 2020
This study examines the impact of traditional and new media dependency on trust in government in Bahrain.
Comoros
Comoros Annual Country Report 2020 Country Strategic Plan 2019 – 2020
World Food Programme, 20 October 2020
This report examines the context and operations of COVID-19 and the World Food Program’s response to address its negative consequences.
Comoros: World Bank Provides $10 Million to Support Emergency Response to COVID-19 and Recovery
The World Bank, 10 December 2020
This press release examines the financial assistance provided by the World Bank to Comoros in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a $10 million to help the country strengthen its emergency response, healthcare system, and support socio-economic recovery.
Djibouti
Djibouti is Treating All COVID Patients with Chloroquine, But Scientists Urge Caution
VOA News, 21 May 2020
This article examines the treatment for COVID-19 in Djibouti and scientists’ take and criticism regarding the use of certain drugs.
Covid-19 Situation Report #9
United Nations Djibouti, 3 June 2020
This report assesses the general COVID-19 situation in Comoros as well as the preparedness and response in the health sector, food security, and education.
CEALT Contributes to COVID-19 Management in Djibouti
ACE AAU, 7 July 2020
This article assesses the work of the Centre of Excellence in Transport and Logistics (CEALT) hosted by the University of Djibouti in managing the COVID-19 crisis, especially its effort in public sensitization campaigns and distribution of hand washing equipment.
Multinational – Crisis Response Support Programme for National and Regional Mitigation of Covid-19 Impact (Djibouti and Somalia) – Somalia Component
African Development Bank Group, 10 August 2020
The proposed intervention focuses 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. The operation is designed as Crisis Response Budget Support under the Bank Group COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility (CRF). The programme is a response to the requests from both Governments dated 28 May 2020 (Somalia) and 30 May 2020 (Djibouti) and is part of the broader commitment among countries participating under the Horn of Africa Initiative and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) frameworks to coordinate their COVID-19 responses and mitigation efforts.
Republic of Djibouti: COVID-19 Situation Report #15, 28 August – 10 September 2020
UNCT Djibouti, 17 September 2020
This situation report details the COVID-19 situation in Djibouti.
Monitoring the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Djiboutian Households
World Bank, 22 October 2020
This report focuses on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts on households in Djibouti as of September 2020.
COVID-19 pandemic in Djibouti: Epidemiology and the response strategy followed to contain the virus during the first two months, 17 March to 16 May 2020
Plos One, 22 December 2020
This is a descriptive study of the epidemiology of COVID-19 cases reported in Djibouti during the first two months of the detection of the virus in the country. It explains the response strategy formulated and adopted by the Ministry of Health of Djibouti together with its civilian and military partners during the same period and in close collaboration with WHO country office.
Egypt
Impacts of COVID-19 on Egypt’s Economy
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, 6 May 2020
This research note discusses Egypt’s experience with COVID-19, the measures the government took to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic, the pandemic’s impact on commercial activity and workplace operations, and the international support provided.
Politics of COVID-19 in Egypt: Between Repression and Opportunism
Arab Center Washington DC, 12 May 2020
This article explains the ways in which the Egyptian government exploited the COVID-19 crisis for political gain. It also assesses the political measures taken to control the spread of the virus.
Egypt, COVID-19, and the Economy: A combustible mix?
Brookings Institution, 18 May 2020
This article examines the expected economic and social fallout in light of the pandemic crisis in Egypt. It assesses Egypt’s response to the pandemic and the IMF’s financial assistance.
Responding to COVID-19: Highlights of a Survey in Egypt
Ipsos, 31 May 2020
This article presents findings from a survey assessing public support for personal health social measures in Egypt, and their likely impact.
Covid-19 in Egypt: Protecting Children and Young People in a Time of Crisis
Unicef, 5 June 2020
This report underscores the need to protect children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses Unicef’s protective measures to control the health crisis and mitigate the economic damage.
Economic Impact of COVID-19: Powerful Shock to Post-Reform Egypt
European Institution of the Mediterranean, 16 June 2020
This article examines the policy measures taken to address the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. It also highlights the opportunities to address existing gaps in the health sector and to take part in the digital transformation as more businesses and public services had to rely on digital platforms.
COVID-19 Socio-Economic Response and Recovery Plan for Egypt
United Nations in Egypt, July 2020
This report provides socio-economic impact assessments of COVID-19 in Egypt and offers strategic plans to mobilize resources and address negative impacts.
A View of the Health Services After COVID-19: an Egyptian Perspective
Alexandria Journal of Medicine, 12 July 2020
The article outlines a health plan proposed for adoption to achieve a high-quality medical care services in Egypt in the near future.
How Much Will the Pandemic Change Egyptian Governance and for How Long?
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 23 July 2020
This article analyses the Egyptian state’s response to the pandemic and the role of civilian, technocratic, and expert bodies in leading that response.
Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism and Remittances: Insights from Egypt
International Food Policy Research Institute, 27 July 2020
This paper simulates the individual and combined effects of a collapse in the tourism sector and reductions in Suez Canal revenues and in foreign remittances under pessimistic scenarios resulting from the pandemic. It models the demand shocks as the anticipated reductions in tourism, Suez Canal, and remittances revenues.
Egypt After the Coronavirus: Back to Square One
Arab Reform Initiative, 26 August 2020
This paper argues for a major shift in the ways Egypt is currently governed in favor of greater openness in politics and markets, and for the international community to seriously engage Egypt on the need to reform economically and politically.
Egypt COVID-19 Response and Recovery Interventions of the United Nations in Egypt
The United Nations in Egypt, 2 September 2020
This report details the United Nations response plans to the negative socio-economic and health-related impacts of COVID-19 in Egypt including health interventions and advocacy and awareness campaigns.
The Road to (In)stability: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Egyptian Economy
Italian Institute for International Political Studies, 18 September 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the Egyptian Economy considering the nature of its political regime. It also highlights the need for structural reforms.
COVID-19 Pressures Egypt’s Power and Gas Sector
S&P Global, 7 October 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the power and gas sectors.
Rethinking Egypt’s Economy
Middle East Institute, 7 October 2020
In this report, contributors examine the weaknesses that make Egypt particularly vulnerable to external threats and examine ways in which to address these vulnerabilities and shore up the economy and the business and developmental environment.
Smart Retailing in COVID-19 World: Insights from Egypt
European Journal of Marketing and Economics, 15 October 2020
This research explores the retailers’ perceptions towards the adoption of smart retail technologies in Egyptian retailing through a series of semi-structured interviews with mid-to-top level management in different retail organisations. It assesses the advantages and challenges expected from smart retail technologies adoption. Moreover, the research explains how smart retail can help overcoming uncertainties and is considered a well-managed response strategy by retailers to COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Egypt: Between Governance and Flattening the Curve
The Cairo Reviews of Global Affairs, 20 November 2020
This article examines the government’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic and health policies it has taken to ensure public safety.
COVID-19 Takes Heavy Toll on Refugees in Egypt
The UN Refugee Agency, 23 November 2020
This article examines the effect of COVID-19 on refugees in Egypt and the growing gap between needs and available funding for UNHCR.
COVID-19 and the Egyptian economy: From Reopening to Recovery: Alternative Pathways and Impacts on Sectors, Jobs, and Households
International Food Policy Research Institute, 24 November 2020
This project paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Egyptian economy.
Egypt Beyond COVID 19, The Best and The Worst-Case Scenarios
Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 30 December 2020
his paper proposes future scenarios for Egypt using foresighting tools; it highlights the best-case and worst-case scenarios for Egypt in the post-COVID-19 world.
Iraq
IRAQ: COVID-19 Situation Report No.14
OCHA, 1 June 2020
This report assesses the COVID-19 situation in Iraq in regard to the number of cases, impact on humanitarian operations, and available funding.
Gender Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iraq
Oxfam, 7 June 2020
This analysis report uses secondary data analysis through a desk review of research and reports around gender equality in Iraq before the coronavirus pandemic, gender and other public health emergencies (such as Ebola), the gendered impact of COVID-19 globally and regionally, and Iraq’s response to the coronavirus. Quantitative data were collected using a survey questionnaire administered via phone calls at individual level. Qualitative data were collected through 20 key informant interviews.
COVID-19: Perceptions of People in Need in Iraq
Ground Truth Solutions, 22 June 2020
In April and May, as a service to responders and authorities, Ground Truth Solutions (GTS) – in partnership with the Iraq Information Centre (IIC) – conducted phone interviews in Arabic with 556 returnees, refugees, and IDPs across Anbar, Dahuk, Erbil, Ninewa, Salah al-Din, and Sulaymaniyah to gauge their perspectives on information needs and channels, behaviours, trust, and the economic impact of the virus.
Despite Compounding Challenges, Women in Iraq Play Vital Roles in the Country’s COVID-19 response
UN Women, 6 July 2020
This article examines the additional burden placed on Iraqi women as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak through stories of multiple women, navigating the pressures of work and home as an essential health worker, providing for others despite personal loss.
Food Security in Iraq – Impact of Covid-19
World Food Programme, 6 July 2020
This report assesses policy recommendations regarding food security in Iraq, while providing socio-economic context in regard to global developments and national developments, and reporting on food availability, access and stability.
Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on Poverty and Vulnerability in Iraq
UNICEF, 9 July 2020
This report presents an assessment of the impact of the crisis on poverty and vulnerability, simulating the impact of mitigation measures including social protection interventions in containing the crisis’s impact on poverty and vulnerability. It provides an update of poverty maps to guide interventions, and monitoring poverty and vulnerability indicators and offers feedback on mitigation measures.
COVID-19 Crisis in Iraq Disproportionately Affects Young Workers and the Informally Employed
International Labor Organization, 16 July 2020
This press release is about a new rapid assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on households and enterprises in Iraq. It highlights the devastating effects of the pandemic on vulnerable workers and their households and on small-scale businesses.
Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility
UNDP, 10 August 2020
This report provides a fragility analysis for Iraq to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic and diminishing oil revenues affect the country’s fragility. The analysis applies a multidimensional concept of fragility based on the methodology developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This policy paper summarizes the fragility analysis to inform current and future policy decisions and strategic priorities of the Government of Iraq, the United Nations system and donor partners.
The GBV Sub-Cluster Rapid Assessment on the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Gender-Based Violence in Iraq
GBV Sub-Cluster, 18 August 2020
This rapid assessment is conducted by The GBV Sub-Cluster in 11 governorates between April-May 2020. It employs an online structured questionnaire as a primary source of data collection for quantitative and qualitative information from the GBV sub-cluster partners as well as review conducted from the existing secondary sources on GBV.
Iraq COVID-19 Food Security Monitor
FAO, 25 August 2020
This report examines food security in Iraq, including food supply and demand, especially for vulnerable populations.
Socio-Economic Response Plan for Iraq
UN Sustainable Development Group, October 2020
The document examines the collective response of the United Nations in Iraq to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.
Struggling Iraq Faces Another Crisis in COVID-19
Istituto Affari Internazionali, October 2020
This article assesses the impact of COVID-19 on Iraq’s economy, oil sector, unemployment rates, terrorism and violence as well as the importance of support for economic reforms and improved healthcare capacity.
Impact of Covid-19 on the Iraqi Economy
UNDP, 6 October 2020
This report is the second in a series of policy papers that examine the impact of the ‘dual crisis’ on Iraq; the oil crisis and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper builds on Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility. It presents recommendations for stakeholders to respond to Iraq’s profound economic challenges, while ensuring continued progress toward the achievement of the SDGs.
COVID-19-related Anxiety Disorder in Iraq During the Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Study
Middle East Current Psychiatry, 26 October 2020
This study assesses the paucity of data in Iraq on the anxiety disorder connected to the global COVID-19 era.
Impact of COVID-19 on Social Cohesion in Iraq
UNDP, 15 November 2020
This report analyses the role of COVID-19 in disrupting social cohesion and exacerbating existing political, economic, social and security challenges.
Iraq’s Fragile State in the Time of COVID-19
Middle East Institute, 8 December 2020
This article examines the spread of COVID-19 in Iraq, the efforts to combat it, and the pandemic’s impact on the forcibly displaced, women and children.
The Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perceived Stress in Clinical Practice: Experience of Doctors in Iraqi Kurdistan
Sciendo, 16 December 2020
This study examines the perceived stress and its relation to the duration of dealing with COVID-19 patients among medical doctors.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 among Iraqi people: a web-based cross-sectional study
Journal of Ideas in Health, 19 December 2020
This study assesses the Iraqi people’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Jordan
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Enterprises in Jordan Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Enterprises in Jordan
ILO, Date Unspecified
This report presents the results from a rapid assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on enterprises in Jordan.
Impact of COVID-19 on Workers in Jordan a Rapid Assessment
International Labor Organization, 2 May 2020
This rapid assessment examines some of the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment situation in Jordan, and provides a baseline for assessing the longer-term impacts on these workers through follow-up surveys in the subsequent months. The study population consists of Syrians and Jordanians who have received support or participated in programme and project schemes implemented by the ILO in Jordan.
The Battle Against COVID-19 in Jordan: An Early Overview of the Jordanian Experience
Frontiers, 7 May 2020
This article provides an early overview of the efforts to combat COVID-19 in Jordan, including general reflections and conclusions on the value of collaborative efforts in crisis management.
Socio-economic Framework for Jordan COVID-19 Response
UNSDG, 2 July 2020
This Socio-Economic Framework (SEF) for Jordan is the UN’s response to the unprecedented and multi-layered needs associated with the COVID-19 crisis. It’s informed by rapid impact and needs assessments conducted in the weeks following the onset of the crisis in mid-March as well as global, regional and country-specific policy guidance on COVID-19 and thematic priorities. The SEF complements Jordan’s national COVID-19 preparedness and response plan and is programmed to run through the end of 2021, with bi-annual reviews to assess developments and progress and adjust accordingly.
Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Girls in Jordan:
Arab Women Organization of Jordan, 7 July 2020
This assessment examines the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls in Jordan by highlighting cases of domestic violence, the provision of humanitarian services, and reported progress and recommendations for government action.
Jordan: COVID-19 Pandemic Weighs Heavily on the Economy, as it does on the Region
The World Bank, 14 July 2020
This article examines the economic impact of COVID-19 in Jordan, where it is exacerbating youth and women unemployment rates, the lack of adequate childcare services, poor public transportation conditions and gender related wage gaps.
The Response of Jordanian Society and Social Workers to the COVID-19 crisis
Sage Journals, 31 July 2020
This article explores government and community efforts to combat the COVID-19 epidemic in Jordan. The author evaluates Jordan’s response to this crisis through his preliminary survey of the day-to-day affairs of the average members of society, the official statements issued by the government and the initiatives launched by both individuals and community organizations.
Jordan’s Rising Economic Challenges in the Time of COVID-19
Middle East Institute, 27 August 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the Jordanian economy, businesses and instability and plans to implement economic reforms.
COVID-19 Outbreak in Jordan: Epidemiological Features, Clinical Characteristics, and Laboratory Findings
Annals of Medicine and Surgery, September 2020
This paper presents a retrospective study that is the first from Jordan to report the epidemiologic, clinical, laboratory, and radiologic characteristics of COVID-19 infected patients.
The Effect of Strict State Measures on the Epidemiologic Curve of COVID-19 Infection in the Context of a Developing Country: A Simulation from Jordan
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 8 September 2020
This article mathematically simulates the ongoing trajectory of the COVID-19 outbreak in Jordan and models the effect of national interventions. The simulation of the COVID-19 outbreak could improve public health response planning and provide more accurate future expectations.
Effect of Covid-19 on Food Security: A Cross-sectional Survey
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 22 September 2020
This paper assesses the impact of COVID-19 on household food security in Jordan. It gauges the percentage of food security and the levels of food insecurity during the quarantine and the factors associated with food insecurity.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Jordanian economy: Economic sectors, food systems, and households
International Food Policy Research Institute, 3 November 2020
This project paper covers a SAM multiplier model used to estimate the economic impact of the lockdown. It explores the potential recovery pathways for the Jordanian economy.
Social protection Scheme in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Arab Region
Arab Trade Union Confederation, 15 November 2020
This paper evaluates the role of social protection institutions in mitigating the effects of the pandemic, through a general research framework that examines protection system measures in the face of Covid-19 in the Arab region, with a special focus on Jordan.
COVID-19 Misinformation: Mere Harmless Delusions or Much More? A Knowledge and Attitude Cross-Sectional Study Among the General Public Residing in Jordan
Journals Pone, 3 December 2020
This paper evaluates the knowledge, attitudes and effects of misinformation about COVID-19 on anxiety level in Jordan. This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online-based questionnaire that took place in April 2020. It targeted people residing in Jordan, aged 18 and above. The questionnaire included items on the following: demographic characteristics of the participants, knowledge about COVID-19, anxiety level and misconceptions regarding the origin of the pandemic. The study shows the potential harmful effects of misinformation on the general public and emphasizes the need to meticulously deliver timely and accurate information about the pandemic.
Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Lockdowns: An Examination of Recoveries in Jordan
International Growth Centre, 4 December 2020
This report discusses preliminary findings from a phone survey on the
economic impact of COVID-19 lockdown policies in Jordan. Researchers examined aggregate impacts on the labor force, as well as the particular effects for different groups of workers. To perform their analysis, the authors drew a random sample of 4,000 accounts from one of the largest mobile phone operators in Jordan. Their survey, conducted in July-September, focuses on outcomes before, during and after the most stringent lockdown in Jordan, which ran from March 18th to April 15th.
Policy and Institutional Responses to COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa: Jordan*
Brookings Institution, 15 December 2020
This report examines the negative consequences of the pandemic in Jordan and assesses the government responses in the several sectors affected by the pandemic.
Jordan Food Security Update – Implications of COVID-19 (July-August 2020)
Multiple Sources, 16 December 2020
This report examines the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Jordan, its macroeconomic and microeconomic drivers and action points.
Kuwait
COVID-19 Stressors on Migrant Workers in Kuwait: Cumulative Risk Considerations
BMJ Global Health, Date Unspecified
This paper presents a qualitative cumulative risk assessment framework for migrant workers living in Kuwait.
Kuwait COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Finds 45% of Businesses have Shut Down Since February
Bensirri Public Relations, 17 May 2020
This report presents a COVID-19-related Business Impact Survey conducted in Kuwait. It gathered key insights from 498 Kuwaiti businesses that were profitable in 2019 across 13 different sectors and provides decision-makers with a direction to better understand policy decisions surrounding the future and sustainability of the Kuwaiti economy in a post-COVID-19 environment.
The Coronavirus in Kuwait: An Agent of Reform?
Carnegie Middle East Center, 18 May 2020
This article examines strategies and policy recommendations the Kuwaiti government could adopt to ensure the sustainability of the government’s current status as well as to combat the pandemic.
COVID-19 stressors on migrant workers in Kuwait: cumulative risk considerations
BMJ Global Health, 7 June 2020
This paper is a qualitative cumulative risk assessment framework for migrant workers living in Kuwait. It provides a qualitative evaluation of multiple stressors affecting migrant workers in Kuwait. It applies the framework in a stepwise process starting with identifying the importance and scope of the problem.
UN Kuwait Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plan under COVID-19
UNSDG, 15 June 2020
This report is the Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plan under COVID-19 (RMRP), a joint effort by UNCT to support Kuwaiti Stakeholders respond to socio-economic consequences of COVID-19. It is designed to bring UN efforts to accelerate and/or scale up urgent interventions that will mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and support the Kuwait’s recovery efforts in a six-to-eighteen-month framework.
For foreign workers, COVID-19 turns Kuwait ‘paradise’ into hell
ImpACT International, 30 June 2020
This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on foreign workers in Kuwait. ImpACT International monitored a sit-in organized by more than 200 foreign workers in the Al Mahboula area in the Ahmadi governorate, south of Kuwait City, where they protested the non-payment of salaries for four months.
Emergency Resilience in Kuwait: COVID-19 Trends and Opportunities
Palladium, 2 July 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on society and on the economy. It discusses trends that were in the world before the crisis began, and which will be accelerated, and how they will affect the objectives of Kuwait’s Vision 2035.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Handling Challenges in Kuwait
Sci, 11 August 2020
This paper discusses the methods and procedures applied by Kuwait to control this epidemic, and how effective they have been.
Energy Demand in the State of Kuwait During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Technical, Economic, and Environmental Perspectives
Energies, 24 August 2020
The present paper reports the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the electricity peak load and power generation in the State of Kuwait during the partial and full curfews imposed in March, April and May 2020 using historic data and the predictions provided by a statistical genetic algorithm model. A quantitative assessment is made of the economic and environmental impacts caused by partial and full lockdowns.
Geographic Disparities in Stress Levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kuwait
Paper & Applied Geography, 25 August 2020
This study investigates the geographic disparities in stress levels among residents in Kuwait’s urban area using a geographic information system.
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the State of Kuwait
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, September 2020
This paper examines the temporal and spatiotemporal dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait using daily confirmed case data collected between the 23 February and 07 May 2020.
COVID-19 Clinical Outcomes and Nationality: Results from a Nationwide Registry in Kuwait
BMC Public Health, 10 September 2020
This paper assesses whether there is a significant difference in health outcomes between non-Kuwaiti and Kuwaiti patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Kuwait: How Poor Urban Planning and Divisive Policies Helped the Virus Spread
LSE, 16 September 2020
This article examines how the country’s divisive policies and poor urban planning contributed to the spread of COVID-19.
A Preliminary Assessment of Socio-Economic Impact of the COVID-19 on the Economy of Kuwait
UNDP, 2 November 2020
This report details the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in Kuwait, including unemployment, drop in public revenues, decline in profitability and long recovery.
Does COVID-19 Change Dietary Habits and Lifestyle Behaviours in Kuwait: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 12 October 2020
This study examines changes in dietary and lifestyle behaviours that are major determinants of health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Impact of COVID-19 on Kuwait Payments
KPMG, 25 October 2020
This report analyzes the payment trends before the imposition of lockdowns, during the lockdowns, and the gradual re-opening of the economy. It identifies the evolving trends in payments. It also analyzes the sectoral impact of digital payments in Kuwait during the three stages mentioned above.
Borrowing Time: Structural Challenges to Kuwait’s Economy after COVID-19
Gulf International Forum, 15 December 2020
This article is a commentary on the impact of COVID-19 on the different sectors of Kuwait’s economy.
Kuwait Oil and Gas Market Report with COVID-19 impact
Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC, 28 October 2020
This report analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the oil and gas sector and provides analysis on production, gas production, gas consumption, and trade.
Lebanon
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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, Date Unspecified
This paper explores and critically assesses the preparedness and response plans to COVID-19 in Syrian ITSs in Lebanon, along with their immediate health impact on refugees and their survival odds.
Gender Alert on COVID-19 Lebanon
UNFPA, 15 May 2020
This issue of the Gender Alert on COVID-19 focuses on Women, Gender Equality and the Economy in Lebanon and has been prepared in partnership with International Labor Organization and in collaboration with the National Livelihoods Sector. The aims of the alerts are to provide observations from frontline responders on issues of gender equality in Lebanon, compile available secondary data on these issues into one reference point, consolidate guidance and programmatic tools related to gender issues and offer recommendations to support a more gender equitable response.
SACD Analysis: Impact of Covid-19 on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Medium, 25 May 2020
In this briefing, the researchers of the Syrian Association for Citizen Dignity conducted interviews with Syrian refugees in different regions of Lebanon to capture the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Syrian refugees there, and how its consequences were reflected in their lives. The authors propose scenarios for future trends if the current situation continues and/or gets worse. They also present recommendations to the international community for alleviating the dire outcomes of the crisis.
Rapid Assessment of the Impact of COVID 19 on Vulnerable Workers and Small-Scale Enterprises in Lebanon
UNDP, 9 June 2020
This report presents the findings from a study carried out as part of a larger initiative to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour markets in the Arab States. This report presents the results from a rapid assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers and enterprises in Lebanon. The objective of the assessment is to shed light on some of the pressing issues that workers, particularly the most vulnerable, are facing today. Additionally, the assessment addresses the effects of the pandemic on small-scale businesses, their coping and adaptation strategies and their business prospects including the implications for workers.
Lebanon: Initial Assessment of the Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Extractive Sector and Resource Governance
Natural Resource Governance Institute, 9 June 2020
This briefing summarizes the evolving situation with respect to the pandemic and its economic impacts on Lebanon.
UN Agencies Provide Comprehensive Protection for Lebanese during COVID-19
United Nations, 10 June 2020
This article examines the work of the UN alongside Lebanese authorities to deliver a coordinated and coherent response to address hygiene supplies, public education against spread of misinformation, and violence against women and to work on improving support to refugees.
The Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Lebanon: A Crisis Within Crises
European Institute of the Mediterranean, 16 June 2020
This article examines the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on Lebanon by assessing the GDP and poverty rise and relating them to the governance crisis. The article also details policy responses and economic packages put together by the government and provides recommendations and reforms to mitigate the political and economic crisis.
Assessing the Impact of the Economic and COVID-19 Crises in Lebanon – June 2020
World Food Programme, 17 June 2020
This is an assessment by WFP which launched a random and anonymized web survey targeting the Lebanese population as well as Syrian and Palestinian refugees. This survey contributes to a first complete picture of the impacts of the economic crisis and COVID-19 on the livelihoods and food security of people in Lebanon. Data has been triangulated with other available secondary information. The survey collected both quantitative and qualitative questions, mainly covering the impacts of COVID-19 and the economic crisis on people’s livelihoods and how they are coping, their food security situation, access to health care, perceived tensions and violence as well as main concerns and migration intentions specifically for Syrians. Responses were collected, online, over 4 weeks, from 20 April to 18 May 2020.
Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon
International Labor Organization, 29 June 2020
This evidence brief for policy provides an overview of evidence on the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises. Lessons learnt and recommendations are presented for governments, donors and development partners to support design and adaptations of employment interventions and policies to address the current crisis more effectively.
COVID-19 and Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 6 July 2020
This article examines the discriminatory measures put in place against Syrian refugees in Lebanon; how the pandemic has affected their socioeconomic living conditions and quality of life; as well as how local organizations addressed the challenge.
Wealth Distribution and Poverty Impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon
UNESCWA, 17 July 2020
This paper provides updated results regarding the realistic scenarios of GDP growth in Lebanon, based on an alternative growth scenario and a higher delineation of poverty that uses the value of the upper national poverty line of $14 per day (2011$PPP).
Wealth Distribution and Poverty Impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon
ESCWA, 17 July 2020
This report discusses the impact of COVID-19 on poverty rates, wealth loss and income distribution in Lebanon.
Rapid Diagnostic Assessment of Employment Impacts under COVID-19 in Lebanon
International Labour Organization, August 2020
This policy brief examines the impact of COVID-19 on employment rates, especially among women, low-wage workers, refugees and migrant workers, as well as long-term measures that would help ensure sustainable employment and favorable labour market outcomes.
Lebanon’s Invisible: Refugees, COVID-19, and the Beirut Port Explosion
Middle East Institute, 19 August 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon, worsened by the unfair work environment for refugees, the Beirut blast and the economic and political crisis.
Evaluating the Governance and Preparedness of the Lebanese Health System for the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Qualitative Study
BMJ Journals, August 2020
This article assesses the capacities and governance of Lebanon’s health system by focusing on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through August 2020.
Towards a Zero-COVID Lebanon: A Call for Action
Institute of Development Studies, 5 October 2020
In its first report, the Independent Lebanese Committee for the Elimination of COVID-19, a group of concerned citizens with various health-related expertise, addresses weaknesses in current government policy and highlights several directions and actions for a more coherent and sustainable national strategy.
A Sectarianised Pandemic: COVID-19 in Lebanon
The International Spectator, 5 October 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon given its sectarian regime, which has increasingly become a tool of domination and control, regulating Lebanese political, economic and social life.
Potential Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Outcomes in Societies with Economic and Political Instability: Case of Lebanon
Mental Health Review Journal, 7 October 2020
This paper examines the potential implications of the pandemic for mental health in societies with economic and political instability, focusing on Lebanon.
Mental Health Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Collapsing Economy: Perspectives from a Developing Country
Psychiatry Res, 22 October 2020
This study explored the independent and combined effects of the COVID-19 and economy-related variables on stress and anxiety among Lebanese adults in a developing country facing a severe socio-economic crisis and political turmoil. A cross-sectional study was conducted online between May 10 and 20, 2020, using the snowball sampling technique.
Intersecting Vulnerabilities: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Psycho-emotional Lives of Young People in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The European Journal of Intersecting Research, 9 November 2020
Drawing on qualitative in-country telephone interviews with over 500 adolescents in Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire and Lebanon, this article unpacks the age and gendered dimensions of COVID-19 and its response. It argues that embedding adolescent-centred, inclusive approaches in education, community-based health and social protection responses has the potential to mitigate the psycho-emotional toll of the pandemic on young people and promote resilience.
Double Impact of Economic and COVID-19 Crisis in Lebanon
Pax for Peace, 29 November 2020
This briefing outlines research findings and key protection concerns that the RPW coalition has noted with regard to the impact of the current economic and COVID-19 crisis in Lebanon.
Perceptions of and Behaviors around COVID-19 in Lebanon
UNDP, 2 December 2020
This article examines a research project conducted by the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Lebanon that seeks to investigate people’s declining trust in public institutions, their rising fatigue and economic anxieties during COVID-19.
How the Explosion in Beirut has Impacted Lebanon’s COVID-19 Response
Borgen Magazine, 20 December 2020
This article examines the impact of the Beirut explosion, response efforts, mismanagement and negligence of Lebanon’s political class.
Libya
Covid-19 and Libya’s Tragedy of the Commons
Atlantic Council, Date Unspecified
This paper details the implications of COVID-19 on the economy, health sector, and oil politics.
A Lack of Data and a Decade of War Undermine Libya’s Response to COVID-19
LSE, 13 May 2020
This article examines the health implications of COVID-19 as well as the dearth of data and history of conflicts on Libya.
Conflict and the COVID-19 Pandemic Present a Significant Threat to Life in Libya
IOM, 13 May 2020
This article examines the serious implications of COVID-19 on the humanitarian crisis in Libya, such as armed conflicts and food insecurity. It advocates financial support for the people of Libya.
Policy Brief on the Gendered Impact of COVID-19 in Libya
Cordaid, 14 May 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the women of Libya and on the gendered approach to COVID-19.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mobility of Refugees and Migrants in Libya
Mixed Migration Centre, 28 May 2020
This snapshot explores the impact of COVID-19 on the mobility of refugees and migrants in Libya. It contributes towards building a solid evidence base to inform targeted responses on the ground, as well as advocacy efforts related to the situation of refugees and migrants during the coronavirus pandemic. This snapshot is based on 442 refugee and migrant surveys in Libya conducted between April 6th and May 7th, 2020.
Libya: Fighting COVID-19 in Times of Conflict
WHO, 20 June 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare sector in Libya and highlights some of the WHO’s responses to enhance disease surveillance and monitoring and deliver critical supplies.
Multi-sectoral Preparedness and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Libya
Unicef, 15 July 2020
This article examines USAID, the multi-sectoral programme contributing to controlling the spread of COVID-19 by reducing human-to-human transmission and mitigating collateral impact and risks to the continuity of basic services for vulnerable girls and boys and their families in Libya.
Libya: COVID-19 and Conflict Collide, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
International Committee of the Red Cross, 20 August 2020
This news release details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis on deepening the humanitarian crisis.
WHO Country Office Libya Summary Report of Activities from 1 January to 31 October 2020
WHO, 23 October 2020
This report details the impact of COVID-19 on the humanitarian crisis and WHO’s operations to combat it.
The Epidemiological Characteristics of COVID-19 in Libya During the Ongoing-Armed Conflict
African Journals Online, 5 November 2020
This study examines the epidemiological situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya, evaluates the impact of the armed conflict in Libya on the spread of the pandemic, and proposes strategies for dealing with the pandemic during this conflict.
The Pandemic’s Ripple Effects Are Among Libya’s Many Miseries
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 17 December 2020
This article covers how the pandemic has rippled across the country’s overlapping afflictions of civil war, political divisions, economic collapse, and humanitarian suffering.
Mauritania
Mauritania Lockdown: Helping the Most Vulnerable
Anti-slavery, 29 May 2020
This article details the actions taken by Anti-Slavery’s Africa programme to help people who have escaped slave descent amidst the restrictions to curb Covid-19.
Maintaining Access to Contraceptives During COVID-19 Disruptions
Global Financing Capacity, 18 June 2020
This analysis examines the potential impacts of COVID-19 on access to contraceptives and mitigation strategies in Mauritania.
How COVID-19 Affects Nomadic Herders: IOM’s Transhumance Tracking Tool Launched in Mauritania
IOM UN Migration, 14 July 2020
This article examines the measures taken by IOM to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on nomadic communities in Mauritania, including awareness campaigns, surveys and partnership with GNAP to better understand the transhumance corridors through its Transhumance Monitoring Tool.
Mauritania to Strengthen its COVID-19 Response
The World Bank, 31 July 2020
This press release highlights the World Bank’s grants and operations to help close the unanticipated financing gap that emerged during the COVID-19 crisis and support Mauritania’s government in strengthening its response.
MAURITANIA: COVID-19 Situation Report – #10
UNICEF, 19 August 2020
This report covers humanitarian risks from COVID-
19 that could overwhelm current national response capacity, and therefore create the need for additional international assistance.
Policy Options for Mitigating Impacts of COVID-19 on Domestic Rice Value Chains and Food Security in West Africa
Global Food Security, September 2020
This paper builds on evidence of the current state of domestic rice value chain upgrading in West Africa to anticipate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rice value chains’ resilience and their capacity to sustain food security in the region.
MAURITANIA
World Bank, 15 September 2020
This report examines key conditions and challenges of the COVID-19 in Mauritania, recent developments and outlook.
COVID-19 Emergency Response Impact Report – Mauritania
World Vision, 7 December 2020
This situation report covers emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including financial support and community awareness.
UNHCR Mauritania Year End Report 2020
UNHCR, 15 December 2020
This report details COVID-19 emergency response, access to humanitarian assistance and humanitarian development in Mauritania.
Morocco
Coronavirus and Africa – Morocco, a Model in Crisis Management?
Institut Montaigne, 25 March 2020
This article is an interview with Larabi Jaïdi, Senior Fellow at the Moroccan think tank Policy Center for the New South. He sheds light on the economic impact of the crisis in Morocco and an exit strategy from the crisis.
Space-time COVID-19 Monitoring in Morocco
PanAfrican Med Journal, 20 May 2020
This study assesses the COVID-19 infection distribution in Morocco, according to key measures taken to curb this health problem. An observational study of all daily reported cases by the Ministry of Health of Morocco, from 02 March to 05 May 2020, was carried out. A mapping was performed.
Social & Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Morocco
UNDP, June 2020
This is a preliminary analysis report that assesses the impact of the multi-faceted COVID-19 crisis on the socio-economic situation in Morocco and current responses to mitigate its effects, especially on the most vulnerable.
Morocco Fighting Against COVID-19: Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures
Euromesco, June 2020
This report assesses the impact of COVID-19 on the Moroccan economy and evaluates Morocco’s economic stimulus package.
Morocco: Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak
The World Bank, 16 June 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the health sector in Morocco as well as the government’s response and the World Bank’s additional funding to limit the further spread of the virus and hence also the social and economic hardship caused by the pandemic.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life and Well-Being in Morocco
Preprint, 24 June 2020
This study assess the health and well-being of adults not infected with Covid-19 after two months of quarantine in Morocco. Two months after the declaration of quarantine in Morocco following the Covid-19 epidemic, a descriptive cross-sectional study of 279 Moroccan citizens was carried out. Researchers used the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) as a determinant of quality of life, which is based on eight dimensions of health. The data was collected using an electronic questionnaire distributed online.
Morocco Economic Monitor – Morocco’s Economic Prospects and the COVID-19 Crisis Impact
The World Bank, 15 July 2020
The Morocco Economic Monitor (MEM), a semi-annual report from the World Bank economic team, presents recent economic developments and economic policies. This June 2020 MEM issue includes a chapter on Morocco’s economic outlook in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent economic crisis it generated.
Digital Transformation in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Morocco
Social Science Research Network, 7 July 2020
This paper explores the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the digital transformation implementing process and the extent to which Moroccan economic actors are ready to embrace digital transformation.
The Social and Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis in Morocco
World Bank, 17 August 2020
This report examines the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in Morocco as well as recommendations from the United Nations agencies.
Impact Assessment of Containment Measure Against COVID-19 Spread in Morocco
Chaos, Solitons Fractals, 22 August 2020
This paper proposes a Susceptible-Asymptomatic-Infectious deterministic model to evaluate the impact of compulsory containment imposed in Morocco on March 21 on the spread of COVID-19 epidemic across the country. The model is able to predict the peak-size, peak-time, final size and epidemic duration according to different rates of containment.
COVID-19 Pandemic Consequences on Coastal Water Quality Using WST Sentinel-3 Data: Case of Tangier, Morocco
Water, 21 September 2020
This paper examines the COVID-19 pandemic consequences on the Tangier coastal environment. A linear model that uses Sentinel 3 water surface temperature (WST) has been tested in several locations.
The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Moroccan Financial Market: An Event Study
Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting, October 2020
This paper examines the impact of the spread of the pandemic in
Morocco, on its financial market from February 24, 2020, to May 5, 2020. The study calculates the daily abnormal returns of each company and cumulates them over an event window in order to test their statistical significance.
Government and Institution Measures in Response to COVID-19.
KPMG, 14 October 2020
This article summarizes employment-related measures and economic stimulus measures as a recovery plan post COVID-19.
Covid-19 in Morocco: Labor Market Impacts and Policy Responses
Harvard, 28 October 2020
The objective of the paper is to inform the Moroccan government’s pandemic response. The paper was prepared by the Morocco Employment Lab, a project led by the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) at the Harvard Kennedy School, and hosted at the Policy Center for the New South, a local Moroccan think-tank.
The Impact OF COVID-19 in Morocco: Macroeconomic, Sectorial and Regional Effects
Policy Center, November 2020
This paper details a study that quantifies the regional and sectoral economic impacts of preventive measures related to the coronavirus pandemic in Morocco.
Impact Assessment of Containment Measure Against COVID-19 Spread in Morocco
Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, November 2020
This study proposes a Susceptible-Asymptomatic-Infectious deterministic model to evaluate the impact of compulsory containment measures put into place in Morocco starting March 21, and how they affected the spread of COVID-19 epidemic across the country.
Social & Economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Morocco
UNDP, 2 November 2020
This report provides a strategic impact assessment to inform decision-making and prioritization, with the hope of furnishing a deeper reflection and coordination of the overarching budgeted support plan. It seeks to help develop approaches that would enhance the coherence, efficiency and effectiveness of the UN System in Morocco.
Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Morocco
International Labour Organization, 15 November 2020
This report provides a summary of the key findings of the first wave of rapid labour force surveys conducted in November 2020 by ILO and ERF, to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households, household enterprises and farmers in Morocco.
The COVID-19: Macroeconomics Scenarios and Role of Containment in Morocco
One Health, December 2020
This paper assesses in the epidemiological evolution of Covid-19 in Morocco simulates the possible trajectories of the contagion. The objective of this research is to model the economic consequences of the epidemic and also to highlight the importance of the containment policy in facilitating economic recovery in Morocco.
Support for Morocco in the COVID-19 Pandemic
KfW Development Bank, 7 December
This news and press release highlights the COVID-19 emergency aid programme of the German Federal Government, Support for social security systems, Loan guarantees for small and young enterprises and Reform partnership.
COVID-19 National Lockdown in Morocco: Impacts on Air Quality and Public Health
One Health, 20 December 2020
This study compares the air quality status, before the pandemic and during the lockdown.
Coping with COVID-19’s cost: The Example of Morocco
Brookings Institution, 23 December 2020
This article examines Morocco’s experience in addressing the economic fallout from COVID-19 which illustrates many of the economic challenges that middle-income countries are facing and the fiscal limitations they confront.
Oman
COVID-19 and the World After Lockdown
Sohar International, June 2020
This report details the economic impact of the pandemic in Oman, policy initiatives to combat the crisis and the role of investment banking in reducing the effects of the outbreak.
COVID-19 Outbreak Impacts Analysis on Infrastructural Industries of Oman
Monenco Consulting Engineers, 7 June 2020
This report assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infrastructure of Sultanate of Oman and proposes suggestions to help authorities face the pandemic-related challenges.
How Has COVID-19 Affected Oman’s Plans for a Post-hydrocarbon Future?
World Economic Forum, 18 June 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on Oman’s sustainable future based on telecommunications infrastructure, oil prices and support for entrepreneurship.
Oman in the COVID-19 Pandemic: People, Policy and Economic Impact
LSE, 23 June 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the people, policy and economy in Oman.
Coronavirus Adds to Challenges Facing Omani Banks
Fitch Ratings, 29 June 2020
This commentary examines Fitch’s expectations that the weakening operating environment will weigh heavily on the banking sector during 2020, particularly on asset quality, earnings and potentially capital given the pressure to Omani banks and a domestic operating environment even prior to the outbreak.
The Mental Health of Health Care Workers in Oman during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sage Journals, 8 July 2020
This paper examines the prevalence of mental health issues in a sample of physicians and nurses working in several health facilities in Oman. It does so by gauging the mental health conditions of 509 physicians (38.1%) and nurses (61.9 %) using the Perceived Stress Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and World Health Organization Well-Being Index.
Oman Oil and Gas Market Report with COVID-19 Impact Analysis (2020-2025)
Global Monitor, 18 August 2020
The Oman report analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the oil and gas sector and provides analysis on upstream exploration, upstream oil production, upstream gas production, gas consumption, and oil and gas trade. The report identifies the major upstream projects and tracks the recent developments in the market.
COVID-19 Epidemic Monitoring after Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions: The Use of Time-Varying Reproduction Number in a Country with a Large Migrant Population
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020
This study investigates the different responses to non-pharmaceutical interventions and assesses the use of the time-varying reproduction number (Rt) to monitor them.
Oman Says May Struggle to Grow Oil Reserves and Production
S&P Global, 19 October 2020
This article investigates the long-term slowdown in oil production in Oman, and the limited future growth in reserves post COVID-19.
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, 22 October 2020
The objective of this study is to explore the experiences and perceptions of health care workers (HCWs) in primary health care in the management of COVID-19 with respect to medical response experiences, socio-cultural and religious reforms, psychological impressions, and lessons learned.
Spatiotemporal Assessment of COVID-19 Spread over Oman Using GIS Techniques
Earth Systems and Environment, 8 December 2020
This study examines the directional pattern of COVID-19 cases as they spread from Oman’s northeast to northwest and southwest, with the total impacted area increasing over time. The results indicate that the rate of COVID-19 infections is higher in the most populated areas.
Effects of COVID-19 on Mortality: A 5-year Population-based Study in Oman
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 23 December 2020
This study investigates the effects of COVID-19 on mortality in Oman.
Palestine
Social and Political Determinants of Health in the Occupied Palestine Territory (oPt) during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Who is Responsible?
BMJ Global Health, Date Specified
This paper examines the exacerbated impact of COVID-19 in the occupied Palestinian territories and the role of humanitarian aid to mitigate the consequences.
Double Burden of COVID-19 Pandemic and Military Occupation: Mental Health Among a Palestinian University Community in the West Bank
Ann Glob Health, Date Unspecified
This paper assesses the prevalence and predictors of distress and insecurity among Birzeit University’s community during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
COVID-19 in the Palestinian Refugee Camps
University of Oxford, 12 May 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on life in Palestinian Refugee Camps and in compounding other crises like annexation and the siege of the Gaza strip. It also assesses UNRWA’s preparedness and response plan.
Palestinian Economy Struggles as Coronavirus Inflicts Losses
The World Bank, 1 June 2020
This press release examines the critical challenges facing the Palestinian economy and livelihoods following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Impact of the COVID19 Outbreak and Lockdown on Family Dynamics and Domestic Violence in Palestine
UNFPA, 4 June 2020
This paper examines gender differences in the main stresses and fears during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown on family dynamics and gender roles, from the perspective of both men and women. It provides recommendations to the Palestinian government and to non-state actors.
Health System’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Conflict Settings: Policy Reflections from Palestine
Global Public Health, 17 June 2020
This report examines the health system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in conflict settings with a focus on Palestine. The authors used synthetic analysis based on empirical evidence and official published outlets. Their aim is to explore and understand policy failures and successes related to the COVID-19 health system response by state and non-state actors.
The Pandemic Under Siege: A View from the Gaza Strip
World Dev, 10 July 2020
This article argues that while the COVID-19 outbreak is at its early stages in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian coastal enclave is particularly vulnerable to its effects – not least due to the multiplicity of existing development challenges that have resulted from an ongoing Israeli and Egyptian-imposed blockade. The authors note nonetheless that the crisis provides an opportunity for the donor community to remedy some of the consequences of the conflict and siege without having to contend with the (political) challenges of doing so.
Israel’s Measures and Its Cooperation with Palestine to Fight COVID-19
Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, 13 August 2020
This paper assesses the impact of covid-19 on the Israel-Palestine conflict and cooperation measures.
WFP Palestine Country Brief
WFP, 15 August 2020
This report details WFP’s strategy to get funding and partnerships in order to provide assistance to Palestinians during COVID-19.
Battling COVID-19 in the Occupied Palestinian territory
The Lancet Global Health, September 2020
This article examines the negative consequences of COVID-19 in Occupied Palestine such as electricity limitations and blockade on public health.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Labour Market in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
International Labour Organization, September 2020
This paper is part of the ILO’s immediate effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the OPT.
COVID-19 Emergency Situation Report 17 (29 August – 8 September 2020)
OCHA, 8 September 2020
This report provides a situation overview of COVID-19 in Palestine and recommendations to furnish life-saving assistance to those in need.
How Is the COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbating Socioeconomic Inequality among Palestinians in Israel?
Institute of Labor Economics, 18 September 2020
The paper examines effects of the crisis on the Arab minority in Israel. It contributes to our understanding on how economic and epidemic crises affect marginalized ethnic minorities and informs decision makers while formulating policies to deal with the crisis’s consequences.
COVID-19 Impact Report
Alliance for Middle East Peace, 7 October 2020
This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding sector.
National Agrifood Systems and COVID-19 in Palestine
FAO, 21 October 2020
This report is part of a series of country profiles that describe: (i) policy measures enacted by governments to contain the spread of the virus; (ii) policies and measures to stabilize the functioning of agri-food systems; (iii) potential effects of policies on agri-food systems and
vulnerable groups. Finally, the profiles also assess longer-term options for agri-food system policies and investments so as to make them more resilient.
Gaza Declares COVID-19 Disaster with Health System Near Collapse
Al Jazeera, 23 November 2020
This news report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system in Gaza.
COVID-19 Protection Needs Identification and Analysis
UNICEF, 1 December 2020
This report investigates topics including violence and abuse occurring within the domestic environment; mental health and psychosocial well-being of children; child labour; child marriage; children in contact with the law and deprived from liberty; and child protection support and services. Data were analysed through a mixed analysis approach to explore patterns and trends, gaps and priorities, and to establish future possible scenarios.
How Palestine Refugees Cope During the Coronavirus
Atlantic Council, 11 December 2020
This article examines Palestinian refugees’ responses to COVID-19.
Israelis and Palestinians Struggle With COVID-19 and With Each Other
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 17 December 2020
This article examines the conflict between Israel and Palestine during COVID-19.
Mainstreaming the impacts of COVID-19 and health co-benefits in climate change mitigation and adaptation actions in the State of Palestine to accelerate access to climate finance
Deloitte, 21 December 2020
This proposed readiness support project evaluates the needs of the State of Palestine.
Factsheets: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Palestinian Women and Girls
UN Women, 30 December 2020
The data in this report are drawn from a national report on violence against women and girls in Palestine during the COVID-19 pandemic prepared by the GUPW and the CEDAW Coalition with support from UN Women.
Qatar
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on The Preventive Services in Qatar
Journal of Public Health Research, 27 April 2020
This retrospective analysis evaluates the impact of COVID 19 on the preventive services provided in Qatar.
Potential Impact of COVID-19 on the Qatar Economy
KPMG, 5 May 2020
This report examines COVID-19’S impact on key sectors of Qatar’s economy. Sectors such as tourism & hospitality and brick-and-mortar retail have been severely impacted by the restrictions on travel and social distancing measures put in place.
Coronavirus Spreads “Exponentially” in Qatar’s Labor Camps
CBS News, 15 May 2020
This article examines the transmission of COVID-19 in overcrowded labor camps with poor living conditions.
Government and Institution Measures in Response to COVID-19.
KPMG, 3 June 2020
This article examines employment-related measures, customs measures and economic stimulus measures in response to COVID-19.
Qatar Petroleum Cuts Hundreds of Jobs to Mitigate Economic Impact of COVID-19
Atalayar, 17 June 2020
This article reports Qatar Petroleum’s decision to eliminate at least 800 jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
“How Can We Work Without Wages?” Salary Abuses Facing Migrant Workers Ahead of Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022
Human Rights Watch, 24 August 2020
This report highlights the experiences of 93 migrant workers working for 60 different employers and companies between January 2019 and May 2020, all of whom reported some form of wage abuse by their employer, such as unpaid overtime, arbitrary deductions, delayed wages, withholding of wages, unpaid wages, or inaccurate wages.
Re-Entering Qatar: Implications for Employers and Travellers
Fragomen, 31 August 2020
This blog post discusses Qatar’s approach to COVID-19 and examines the implications for employers and travellers.
COVID-19 Recovery Analysis: IT Market in Qatar | Regulatory Compliance to Boost Market Growth | Technavio
Businesswire, 14 September 2020
This article provides a COVID-19 recovery analysis in Qatar. It includes market landscape, market sizing, vendor analysis and more.
Qatar’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Heart Views, 13 October 2020
This paper examines Qatar’s response to increasing demand on hospital services, high spread of COVID-19 and low mortality rate.
COVID-19 Infection among Healthcare Workers in a National Healthcare System: The Qatar Experience
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, November 2020
This report examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infection in healthcare workers (HCWs) in a national healthcare system.
Qatar: Reality Check 2020: Countdown to the 2022 World Cup – Migrant Workers’ Rights in Qatar
Amnesty International, 18 November 2020
This report highlights Qatar’s reforms, announced in 2020, to facilitate freedom of movement and introduce a new minimum wage. Yet, it also demonstrates that the weak implementation and enforcement of other reforms has left thousands of workers at the mercy of unscrupulous employers who have been allowed to commit abuses with impunity.
Saudi Arabia
The Impact of COVID-19 on SME in Saudi Arabia: A Large-Scale Survey
Monshaat, 22 May 2020
This article reports on the findings of the survey by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward COVID-19 Among the Public in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Frontiers Public Health, 27 May 2020
This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Saudi public, toward COVID-19, during the pandemic. This is a cross-sectional study, using data collected via an online self-reported questionnaire, from 3,388 participants.
Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Building on MERS Experience
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 1 June 2020
This paper reviews the response of Saudi Arabia to COVID-19 pandemic and how the experience learned from the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) epidemic since 2012 has helped the country to be better prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vision 2030: The Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Arabia’s Diversification Programme
LSE, 2 July 2020
This article is an engagement with Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’.
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the General Population of Saudi Arabia
Comprehensive Psychology, 12 July 2020
This paper assesses the degree of psychological impact during the pandemic among the Saudi public. During the early stage of the outbreak, an online-based survey was conducted using a snowballing sample technique. The surveys collected data about several aspects of participant sociodemographic, knowledge, concerns, psychological impact, and mental health status.
Impact of lockdowns on the spread of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia
Informatics Medicine Unlocked, 2 September 2020
This paper proposes a variable in the Susceptible Infectious Exposed Recovered (SEIR) system of equations to study the impact of various degrees of social distancing on the spread of the disease. It applies a modified SEIR model on the initial spread data available (till April 9, 2020) for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Eating Habits in Saudi Arabia
J Public Health Resources, 16 September 2020
This cross-sectional study, using an online survey, examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the eating habits, quality and quantity of food intake among adults in Saudi Arabia.
Learning From Past Outbreaks: Saudi Arabia Manages COVID-19 5 Years After MERS
Asco Daily News, 17 September 2020
This article examines Saudi Arabia’s response to COVID-19.
Saudi Arabia Will Push Ahead with Economic Diversification Despite COVID-19
Control Risks, 28 September 2020
This analysis examines economic diversification, high costs, COVID-19 impact and government financing.
The psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the General Population of Saudi Arabia
Comprehensive Psychology, October 2020
This investigation surveys the general population in Saudi Arabia to assess the degree of psychological impact during the pandemic.
Immigration Detention in Saudi Arabia During Covid-19
Human Rights Watch, 19 October 2020
This is a case study on the Treatment of Ethiopian Migrants. It examines the conditions of their detention and proposes recommendations.
COVID-19 Spread in Saudi Arabia: Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 23 October 2020
This paper evaluates the effectiveness of the control measures employed by the Saudi government to predict the future dynamics of the disease in the kingdom.
The Positive Impact of Social Media on the Level of COVID-19 Awareness in Saudi Arabia: A Web-based Cross-Sectional Survey
Le Infezioni in Medicina, 1 December 2020
This study assesses the use of social media as a source for COVID-19 awareness in Saudi Arabia. An online survey was conducted between 9 and 13 May 2020 and a total of 3,204 subjects participated in the survey.
Diagnostics Paper on Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
United Nations, 16 December 2020
This paper examines the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It assesses the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the kingdom through the analysis of the situation before and after the pandemic.
Somalia
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COVID-19 in Somalia: A Public Health Emergency in an Electoral Minefield
International Crisis Group, 8 May 2020
This article examines the challenge the coronavirus pandemic has posed to Somalia, the public health crisis compounded by other political and economic challenges in the country.
COVID-19 Control Measure: The Hidden Impact on Somali Children
UNICEF, 8 May 2020
This statement highlights the irreversible impact of COVID-19 on physical and sexual-based violence of Somali children by their parents or caregivers. UNICEF undertook a small survey in mid-April with 34 child protection agencies in Somalia who monitor reporting of child abuse cases.
COVID-19 in Somalia: Leveraging Finance to help Somali Businesses in the Face of Crisis COVID-19 in Somalia
Market Links, 12 May 2020
This article proposes measures to increase employment and incomes for businesses after devastating economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis.
The Humanitarian Disaster Before Us: COVID-19 in Somalia
Refugees International, 8 June 2020
This op-ed accentuates the humanitarian concerns of the global pandemic on Somalia’s vulnerable population, noting that Somalia could quickly become one of the worst-affected regions in the world if the spread of the coronavirus cannot be prevented or contained.
USAID Helps Slow Spread of COVID-19 in Somalia with Donation of 500,000 Locally Made Masks
U.S. Embassy in Somalia, 9 June 2020
This article highlights the U.S.’ humanitarian, health and economic assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia, including economic assistance and donations of masks and hospital beds to support the healthcare sector.
Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Somali Region
Mercy Corps, 23 June 2020
This paper examines how the economy and people of the Somali Region have been affected by the pandemic.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Top Livelihoods Concerns by Somali Households
UNHCR, 6 August 2020
This infographic shows the economic impact of COVID-19 in Somalia.
Somalia Response to COVID-19
World Health Organization, 12 August 2020
This report assesses the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the country’s responses so far.
COVID-19 in Somalia: Adherence to Preventive Measures and Evolution of the Disease Burden
PubMed Central, 6 September 2020
This paper assesses adherence of the Somali populace to government recommendations. It draws on two consecutive online cross-sectional surveys.
COVID-19 and Sustainable Development in Somalia/Somaliland
Global Security: Health, Science and Policy, 13 September 2020
The research examines the impact of COVID-19 and responses to it on sustainable development in Somalia and its breakaway region Somaliland.
Somalia Scales up Social Protection Measures as COVID-19 Constrains Economic Growth
The World Bank, 28 October 2020
This press release underscores the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s economic growth.
Somalia Economic Update: Impact of COVID-19 – Policies to Manage the Crisis and Strengthen Economic Recovery
Policy Commons, 11 November 2020
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on the Somali economy.
COVID-19 Preparedness and Response
IOM, 5 December 2020
This report summarizes the response towards the COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia.
How the Pandemic Has Laid Bare Somalia’s Weak Governing Structures
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 17 December 2020
This articles argues that though pandemic has strained Somalia’s already fragile governing institutions, the public health crisis has done little to deter the terrorist group al-Shabab from carrying out attacks.
COVID-19 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
United Nations Populations Fund, 30 December 2020
This assessment examines the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in order to inform decision makers, to enable them to come up with effective and appropriate strategies to mitigate the potential social and economic consequences of the current crisis.
Sudan
Sudan: Managing COVID-19 Pandemic During a Time of Transition
Arab Reform Initiative, 29 May 2020
This article serves as a report on the situation in Sudan, the government’s responses and their transparency and the role of the healthcare sector. It assesses the role of the transitional government in dealing with the pandemic situation.
Multiplying crises: The Coronavirus in Sudan
European Council on Foreign Relations, 8 June 2020
This article examines the multiplying crises in Sudan, focusing on the struggles of transitional authorities in dealing with a health system that is collapsing under the weight of Covid-19.
Sudan Covid-19 Update
UNHCR, 11 June 2020
This report provides an update on the COVID-19 situation for refugees in Sudan regarding preventing, detecting and controlling infections in overcrowded camps, coordinating responses for COVID-19 preparedness as well as challenges and concerns regarding funding, discrimination and stigmatization of people on the move.
The fight against COVID-19: rebuilding a better Sudan
Medium, 11 June 2020
This article examines the socio-economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis in Sudan. It suggests measures to recovering from the pandemic by building partnerships and increasing protection efforts to mitigate the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Emerging Impacts of COVID-19 on the Human Rights Situation and Peace Process in South Sudan
UNHCR, 23 June 2020
The article examines the multiple ways the pandemic has exacerbated the already fragile human rights situation. It also offers recommendations to the government to halt the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable populations.
Impact of COVID-19 on continuity of health services
OCHA, 25 June 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system in Sudan, focusing on disease surveillance, availability of medicines, maternal and child health as well as lifesaving nutrition services.
The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Professionals in Sudan 2020
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences, 9 July 2020
This study investigates the psychological impact on frontline medical staff in Khartoum state, Sudan, during the COVID-19 pandemic between January and March 2020.
Sudan Revised humanitarian response Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) May–December 2020
FAO, 16 July 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on food and agriculture in Sudan, the likely trajectory of its impact on food security, anticipatory actions and responses and information on funding gaps and coordination and partnerships.
Small Business Owners in South Sudan Bear the Brunt of COVID-19 as Livelihoods Shrink
UN Women, 23 July 2020
This article examines the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of non-essential business on small businesses in Sudan, especially in the informal sector where women constitute most of the work force. It also assesses women’s progress in adapting their businesses now that businesses are allowed to re-open with measures in place.
South Sudan: Projected COVID-19 Sub-national Cases
OCHA Services, 11 August 2020
This document presents a COVID-19 model adapted for use in humanitarian contexts.
South Sudan — COVID-19 — Inflows from neighbouring countries (May 2020)
IOM, 13 August 2020
This map shows the total number of incoming individual movements recorded across all flow-monitoring points as of 31 May 2020.
School feeding in Sudan: Before the Coronavirus and Beyond
World Food Programme, 18 August 2020
A snapshot of the recent past as UN agencies and the World Bank issue guidelines for reopening schools.
The Current Situation of COVID-19 in Sudan
New Microbes New Infect., 18 August 2020
This paper examines the current situation of COVID-19 and the actions by the government.
South Sudan: Adapting to COVID-19 to Ensure Essential Health Service Delivery
Crown Agents, 1 September 2020
This blog post assesses COVID-19 preparedness, response, distribution of medical supplies, and future programming.
Socioeconomic Assessment of the Impacts and Implications of COVID-19 in South Sudan
Data-Pop Alliance, 15 September 2020
This paper assesses both the direct and indirect effects of the pandemic and identifies implications for the donor community, including the UN System.
Sudan and COVID-19: the Timing of the Pandemic was Especially Cruel
Accord, 23 September 2020
This article examines the limitations on Sudan’s’ public health systems, the inadequacy of public finances to fund responses, the shortages of essential equipment, and the poor testing and tracing capabilities.
COVID-19 Socio-Economic Response Plan
OCHA Services, 1 October 2020
This document identifies the main channels through which the pandemic has left a devastating socio-economic impact in South Sudan.
Economic Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Sudan
Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility, 23 October 2020
This review examines the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically focuses on production, the performance of the commodity and foreign exchange markets, as well as the government’s policy interventions.
Sudan COVID-19 Needs and Services in IDP Camps
UNHCR, 4 November 2020
This assessment examines a UN-wide COVID-19 response plan in Sudan.
Humanitarian Impacts of Sudan’s Removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List
Center for Strategic & International Studies, 12 November 2020
This article examines the removal of Sudan from the United States’ State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) and the impact of that action on the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
Study of the Sudanese perceptions of COVID-19: Applying the Health Belief Model
MedRxiv, 17 November 2020
This study examines the perceptions of the Sudanese on COVID-19-related preventive measures.
Four Things to Know About How Fragile States Like South Sudan Are Coping With COVID-19
IMF, 20 November 2020
This article summarizes the IMF’s support program for Sudan.
Humanitarian Impact of Multiple Protracted Crises
ACAPS, 24 November 2020
This report assesses crisis impact, humanitarian constraints, limitations and needs of affected populations in Sudan.
COVID-19 and Fragile Peace Process in South Sudan
Social Science Research Network 30 November 2020
This research report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of the R-ARCSS. The study draws on public opinion and perceptions on the impact COVID-19 in relation to the peace process, especially on the roles played by different actors responding to the pandemic and critical for the implementation of the peace accord in South Sudan.
Characterising COVID-19 Epidemic Dynamics and Mortality Under-Ascertainment in Khartoum, Sudan
MRC Center for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, 1 December 2020
This report examines a range of under-ascertainment levels within the transmission modelling framework to relate the deaths predicted by the model to the official reported deaths in Sudan.
Effects of COVID-19 on Sudanese Enterprises
World Bank, 6 December 2020
This reports draws on a High Frequency Survey in partnership with the World Bank to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Sudanese households and enterprises.
Sudan: Covid-19 Feedback and Media Survey Report, August – September 2020
UNHCR, 23 December 2020
This survey proposes innovative ways for using digital tools and social media to amplify outreach directly with refugees and other persons of concern.
Syria
COVID-19 Impact: What We Know So Far — Syria
International Planned Parenthood Federation, 12 May 2020
This is an interview with Lama Mouaeka, the Executive Director of Syria Family Planning Association (SFPA), on the impact of COVID-19.
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Conflict Dynamics in Syria
SWP, 21 May 2020
This paper examines the conflict dynamics that impede confronting COVID-19 challenges, the COVID-19 impact on the military balance of power, and the crucial actors likely to adjust their priorities.
Syrian Refugees Profoundly Hit by COVID-19 Economic Downturn
UNHCR, 16 June 2020
This is a summary of UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic’s remarks on Syrian refugees and the COVID-19 pandemic at a press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon
International Labour Organization, 29 June 2020
This brief examines the evidence on the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon. It sheds light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises.
COVID-19 and The Syrian Economy
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, i
This paper evaluates the potential economic and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria in light of the current economic crisis and the ongoing conflict. It examines the most important consequences of lockdown measures on the economy and on society.
COVID-19 and Women in Syria
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 16 July 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on women in Syria and its intersection with war and displacement; specifically, how the crisis is exacerbating pre-existing inequalities and injustices.
The Unintended Consequences of U.S. and European Unilateral Measures on Syria’s Economy and Its Small and Medium Enterprises
The Carter Center, 4 August 2020
The report highlights how crucial economic sectors have suffered under the sanctions, and how their operations were disrupted.
Criminal Responsibility for the COVID-19 Pandemic in Syria
Social Science Research Network, 5 August 2020
This article examines whether criminal responsibility may obtain for the Syrian government’s campaign of violence against healthcare, which aggravated the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact.
Coronavirus Throws Another Challenge at Syria’s Doctors
United States Institute of Peace, 5 August 2020
This report examines the challenges COVID-19 poses to the healthcare system in Syria.
Syria is Facing a COVID-19 Catastrophe
Middle East Institute, 6 August 2020
This article examines the COVID-19 situation in Syria, including a sharp rise in death, lockdown, and testing crisis.
Syria: Health Workers Lack Protection in Pandemic
Human Rights Watch, 2 September 2020
This article examines the situation of health workers during the pandemic in Syria.
Sanctions on Syria
The Lancet Global Health, 29 September 2020
This article examines the impact of sanctions on humanitarian interventions.
Framework for the Immediate Socio-Economic Response to COVID-19 for Syrian Arab Republic
UNSDG, 29 September 2020
The document shows the collective response of the United Nations in the Syrian Arab Republic to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.
Syria – Socio-Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, October 2020
OCHA Services, 22 October 2020
This report analyzes the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in Syria.
Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #99 November 2020
UNFPA, November 2020
This report examines the impact of COVID-19 in Syria.
Syria: Lack of adequate COVID-19 response puts thousands of lives at risk
Amnesty International, 12 November 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the crumbling health system in Syria and the lack of transparency and response from the government.
Country Office Annual Report 2020
UNICEF, 15 November 2020
This report provides an update on available care for children during the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria.
Inside Syria’s Former ISIL Bases Converted to Treat COVID
Al Jazeera, 23 December 2020
This article examines the devastating impact of COVID-19 in Syria.
Tunisia
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 in the UAE and GCC Region
Altios, May 2020
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on the economic environment, several industries, including healthcare, and provides recommendations for overcoming the COVID-19 crisis.
Gender and Crisis of COVID-19 in Tunisia: Challenges and Recommendations
UN Women Tunisia, 10 May 2020
This brief summarizes challenges and recommendations of the impact of the recent pandemic of COVID-19 in Tunisia on gender-based violence, access to justice, women and health, and women’s leadership and political participation.
Pandemic Underscores Tunisia’s Rocky Road to Democracy
VOA News, 19 May 2020
This article examines the ongoing challenges (political tensions, struggling infrastructure, among others) exacerbated by the pandemic as Tunisia continues on its democratization path.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Tunisia’s Economy, Agri-food System, and Households
Egypt Strategy Support Program, 2 June 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the Tunisian economy. It uses a simulation based on IFPRI’s Social Accounting Matrix multiplier model for Tunisia suggesting that the COVID-19 crisis is expected to lead to a 46.4% decline in Tunisia’s GDP during the 2nd quarter of 2020 (April to June).
Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia
UNDP, 17 June 2020
The study estimates the macroeconomic and microeconomic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the Tunisian economy for the year 2020. It also provides an economic estimate of the impact of COVID-19 on the Tunisian economy and more particularly on microenterprises in terms of financial fragility as well as households in terms of poverty.
Reform from Crisis: How Tunisia Can Use COVID-19 as an Opportunity
European Council on Foreign Relations, 24 June 2020
This paper examines why the European Union and its member states should actively push the Tunisian government to take the path of reform.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees and Migrants in Tunisia – a Focus on Employment and Livelihoods
Mixed Migration Centre, July 2020
This snapshot explores the impact that COVID-19, probing how the measures by the Tunisian government to prevent its spread have affected refugees’ and migrants’ employment and livelihood opportunities.
How Tunisia’s COVID Response Demonstrates Governmental Dysfunction
Fikra Forum, 10 July 2020
This brief analysis assesses on the government’s response to the pandemic and highlights the limits of its ability to manage the crisis.
Tunisia May Have Beaten COVID-19, but Challenges Persist
Brookings Institution, 30 July 2020
This article examines the COVID-19 situation in Tunisia, its institutional response thus far and future challenges.
After successfully managing COVID-19, Tunisia gets back to its old problems.
Middle East Institute, 3 August 2020
This article examines the political wrangling, failure of reform, impact of COVID-19 and the recovery in Tunisia.
Novel Corona Virus Disease Infection in Tunisia: Mathematical Model and the Impact of the Quarantine Strategy
Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, September 2020
This paper proposes a new deterministic compartmental model based on the clinical progression of the disease, the epidemiological state of the individuals and the intervention for the dynamics of COVID-19 infections.
Country Assessment: Tunisia
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 15 October 2020
This report summarizes the COVID-19 situation in Tunisia, its macroeconomic implications, and its policy response.
Tunisia: General Overview of the Country
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 2 November 2020
This article provides an overview of Tunisia’s responses to COVID-19.
What is the Relationship Between the Coronavirus Crisis and Air Pollution in Tunisia?
EuroMediterr J Environ Integr., 4 November 2020
This paper investigates the effects of governmental measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 on the concentrations of air pollutants over four Tunisian cities (Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, and Tataouine).
Tunisia Grapples with Covid-19 Spike
Middle East Business Intelligence, 5 November 2020
This article discusses the COVID-19 situation in Tunisia.
Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia
International Labour Organization, 15 November 2020
This report provides a summary of the key findings of the first wave of rapid labour force surveys conducted by ILO and ER in November 2020, to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households, household enterprises and farmers in Tunisia.
2020 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor: Tunisia
U.S. Department of Labor, 15 November 2020
This report provides data on the prevalence of child labor, legal framework, government policies and social programs in Tunisia.
Tunisia: COVID-19 Increases Vulnerability of Rural Women
Arab Reform Initiative, 25 November 2020
This paper examines the systemic exploitative treatment of female agricultural workers in Tunisia, the state’s inability so far to protect them, and how local NGOs are helping to improve their lives.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Household Welfare in Tunisia
Institute of Labor Economics, December 2020
This paper examines COVID-19’S large impact on the welfare of Tunisian households, policy implications and conclusions.
Policy and Institutional Responses to COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa: Tunisia
Brookings Institution, 15 December 2020
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on Tunisia and its response.
Policy Research Working Paper 9503: Impacts of COVID-19 on Household Welfare in Tunisia (December 2020)
World Bank, 21 December 2020
This analysis from the World Bank addresses the pandemic’s impact on Tunisia’s poor households. It shows that the pandemic is likely to reverse recent gains in poverty reduction.
UAE
Contracts in the Time of COVID-19 in the UAE
Mayer Brown, 4 May 2020
This article discusses how UAE law may provide potential solutions to contractual parties suffering from the effects of the global pandemic and subsequent economic crisis.
UAE Implements All-of-Government Response to Combat the COVID-19 Crisis
UAE Embassy, 18 May 2020
This article examines the steps taken by the UAE government to address the complex public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, using an all-of-government approach and fostering continued coordination between federal and local authorities to address immediate needs of the population.
UAE Banks Risk Rise in Bad Loans after Virus ‘Triple Whammy’-S&P
Reuters, 20 May 2020
This article examines the negative effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the banking system in the UAE amid a slump in oil prices, lower economic activity and low interest rates.
The Response to COVID-19 the United Arab Emirates Case
Info Credit Group, 22 May 2020
This article examines the number of measures taken by the Central Bank of the UAE and governments at the federal and emirate level to ensure business continuity and support business activity.
COVID-19 Puts the Brakes on the “World’s Fastest City”
Fair Observer, 15 June 2020
This article examines the free fall and debt burden that Dubai has to endure because of the COVID-19 outbreak. It draws on surveys and previous research.
The Impact of COVID–19 on Education in the UAE
Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, 1 July 2020
This report seeks to provide more information about the COVID-19-induced challenges that local students, parents, teachers, and administrators face. The goal is to inform evidence-based policy making in education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
UAE’s Migrant Workers Fret over Future in Coronavirus Economy
Reuters, 22 July 2020
This article examines concerns migrant workers in the UAE have over their future as they face hardship connected to the spread of the virus.
Yemen
COVID-19 in Conflict: The Devastating Impact of Withdrawing Humanitarian Support on Universal Health Coverage in Yemen
Public Health in Practice, 26 May 2020
In this commentary, the authors warn that, in the context of Yemen, the closure of humanitarian lifesaving programmes and shifting support toward health security, i.e. to support COVID-19 response, at the expense of primary health care support, will undermine existing efforts to strengthen the health system, worsen the humanitarian crisis and aggravate the impact of COVID-19.
Yemen and COVID-19: The Pandemic Exacts its Devastating Toll
Brookings Education, 15 June 2020
This article examines the COVID-19 situation in Yemen, including death tolls and displacements.
Coronavirus: Five reasons Why it is So Bad in Yemen
BBC News, 21 June 2020
This article examines the reasons why the coronavirus could spread faster, wider and with deadlier consequences in Yemen than many other countries in the world, according to the UN.
COVID-19 in Yemen: A Crisis within Crises
International Journal for Equity in Health, 11 July 2020
This article examines the role of COVID-19 in exacerbating the economic and humanitarian crises in Yemen.
A Tipping Point for Yemen’s Health System: The Impact of COVID-19 in a Fragile State
Med Global, 23 July 2020
This report looks at how COVID-19 is exacerbating the already overwhelming health crisis in Yemen. It uses information from interviews with Yemeni health workers and MedGlobal’s needs assessment across Al Hudaydah, Taiz, Aden, and Sana’a.
Unparalleled: COVID-19 and the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Center on International Cooperation, 22 July 2020
This paper identifies which groups are most threatened by the pandemic: internally displaced persons (IDPs); refugees and migrants; prisoners; and women, children, and persons with disabilities. It then assesses the devastating impact that the virus has had on these communities and the wider population thus far.
Covid-19: Deaths in Yemen are Five Times Global Average as Healthcare Collapses
BMJ, 27 July 2020
A report from the non-governmental organisation MedGlobal and the Center for Global Health at the University of Illinois, USA, said that 97 healthcare workers had died from covid-19 in Yemen, citing data collected by medical students and local doctors.
COVID-19 Response and Complex Emergencies: The Case of Yemen
Cambridge University Press, 27 July 2020
This paper examines the COVID-19 situation in Yemen and strategies to control the outbreak.
Assessment of Healthcare System Capabilities and Preparedness in Yemen to Confront the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak: A Perspective of Healthcare Workers
Frontiers Public Health, 28 July 2020
This paper examines the current state of preparedness and capabilities of HCFs in Yemen to manage the COVID-19 outbreak. An online survey for HCFs was developed, validated, and distributed.
In Yemen, Women Face Added Challenges Posed by COVID-19 amidst Ongoing Armed Conflict
UN Women, 29 July 2020
This article recounts personal stories of Yemeni woman facing compounded challenges due to COVID-19. It also examines certain measures taken by UN Women and development partners to prioritize and integrate women’s and girls’ needs into the national COVID-19 crisis response plan.
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, 17 August 2020
This press release highlights a recent survey by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) that found that Yemenis are more worried about hunger than COVID-19.
COVID-19 Exacerbates the Effects of Water Shortages on Women in Yemen
Wilson Center, 20 August 2020
This blog post underscores the impact of COVID-19 on Women in Yemen.
COVID-19 Ravages an Already Desperate Yemen
UNDP, 27 August 2020
This blog post underlines the impact of COVID-19 on the already existing crisis in Yemen.
Small and medium enterprises in Yemen: Navigating through additional obstacles during Covid-19
11th International Conference on Shifting Paradigm in Business, Economy and Society: Vision 2050, Pacific University, September 2020
This paper examines the deterioration in the Yemeni business environment, particularly for small and medium enterprises, with a special reference to the disastrous effects caused by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 and the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Vision of Humanity, 15 September 2020
This article examines how the pandemic aggravates the fragile situation in Yemen.
‘Tens of Millions of Yemenis’ Devastated by Unabated War and COVID-19
UN, 17 September 2020
This article examines the conflict in Yemen as well as the pandemic, both causing deaths and humanitarian crises.
Yemen’s Accelerating Economic Woes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Center for Strategic Studies, 13 October 2020
This paper presents policy recommendations to address this situation in Yemen.
Knowledge, Attitudes, Anxiety, and Preventive Behaviours towards COVID-19 Among Health Care Providers in Yemen: An Online Cross-sectional Survey
BMC Public Health, 13 October 2020
This study examines the knowledge, attitude, anxiety, and preventive measures among Yemeni healthcare providers towards COVID-19.
War and COVID-19 in Yemen
Human Rights Watch, 14 October 2020
This article examines the war and COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen.
Economic Dimensions of the Conflict in Yemen: Final Report
OECD, 19 October 2020
This report analyzes the economic drivers of the Yemeni conflict and potential opportunities for peace. It does so by investigating the economic factors and interests that influence the conflict’s dynamics.
COVID-19 in Conflict: The Devastating Impact of Withdrawing Humanitarian Support on Universal Health Coverage in Yemen
Public Health in Practice, 1 November 2020
This paper examines how the closure of humanitarian lifesaving programmes and shifting support toward health security, i.e., to support COVID-19 response, come at the expense of primary health care support.
Excess Mortality during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Aden governorate, Yemen: A Geospatial and Statistical Analysis
BMG Global Health, 10 November 2020
This paper estimate excess mortality during the epidemic period. Researchers quantified activity across all identifiable cemeteries within Aden governorate in Yemen (population approximately one million) by analysing very high-resolution satellite imagery and compared estimates to Civil Registry office records from the city.
Yemen: in a Country Stalked by Disease, Covid Barely Registers
The Guardian, 27 November 2020
This article examines COVID-19’s impact on an already shattered economy and on access to healthcare for millions of civilians in Yemen.
When COVID-19 Hit Yemen: Dealing with the Pandemic in a Country Under Pressure from the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health, December 2020
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on the political regime in Yemen, healthcare system, and humanitarian challenges.
Covid-19 Impact on Vulnerable Households in Yemen (November 2020)
IOM, 1 December 2020
This study by the Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) in August 2020 examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihoods of vulnerable households in Yemen.
Yemen’s Devastating War Continues Despite an Unchecked Pandemic
Carnegie Middle East Center, 17 December 2020
This article examines devastating toll COVID-19, a war-ravaged healthcare sector and the lack of testing have had on Yemenis.
Annual Report 2020
The International Organization for Migration, 15 December 2020
This report examines IOM’s operational approach in Yemen, COVID-19 response and paths to recovery.