Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on Poverty and Vulnerability in Iraq
UNICEF This report conducts a rapid assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on poverty and vulnerability in Iraq. Report
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Wither the self-sufficiency illusion? Food security in Arab Gulf States and the impact of COVID-19
Food Security This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Arab Gulf States. Journal Article
Read MoreDigital Transformation in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Morocco
SSRN This working paper aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digital transformation implementing process and the extent to which Moroccan economic actors are ready to embrace digital transformation. Working Paper
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This article explores the discriminatory measures against Syrian refugees in Lebanon and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their socioeconomic living conditions and quality of life as well as how local organizations rose to the challenge. Report
Read MoreFood Security in Iraq – Impact of Covid-19
World Food Programme This report assesses policy recommendations regarding food security in Iraq during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreDespite Compounding Challenges, Women in Iraq Play Vital Roles in the Country’s COVID-19 Response
UN Women This article reports on the additional burden placed on Iraqi women as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak through telling the stories of multiple women. Article
Read MoreVision 2030: The Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Arabia’s Diversification Programme
LSE This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ plan, especially with regard to its attempts to diversify its economy away from oil dependence. Article
Read MoreSocio-economic Framework for Jordan COVID-19 Response
UNSDG This Socio-Economic Framework (SEF) report for Jordan is the UN’s response to the unprecedented and multi-layered needs associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Report
Read MoreEmergency Resilience in Kuwait: COVID-19 Trends and Opportunities
Palladium This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on society and the economy in Kuwait. Article
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees and Migrants in Tunisia – A Focus on Employment and Livelihoods
Mixed Migration Centre This report explores the impact that COVID-19 and the measures to prevent its spread have had on refugees’ and migrants’ employment and livelihood opportunities in Tunisia. Report
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