Egypt COVID-19 Country Case Study
Economic Research Forum This working paper examines COVID-19 measures undertaken by the Egyptian authorities and the effect they had on employment, wages, income, and enterprises. Working Paper
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Promoting Family-Friendly Jobs and Labor Market Policies in Egypt in the Context of COVID-19 and Beyond
Economic Research Forum This policy brief shows how the COVID-19 outbreak impacted females’ employment, time-use, and work preferences in Egypt and how it increased the burden of domestic work and unpaid work imposed on women with children, through the restrictions, measures, and closure of daycares and schools. Article
Read MoreDownplaying, Trust, and Compliance with Public Health Measures during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the MENA
Project on Middle East Political Science This working paper build on the literature about compliance with non-pharmaceutical public health interventions and develops a theoretical argument for when trust in authorities is expected to support non-compliance, rather than compliance. Working Paper
Read MoreImpact of the Stringency and Volatility of COVID Containment Measures on Firms’ Performances in the MENA region?
Economic Research Forum This working paper examines the impact of the variation of the stringency of COVID-19 containment measures on firms’ performances. Findings indicate that tightening restrictions is associated with a decrease in sales. Working Paper
Read MoreCOVID-19 Responses in the Middle East and North Africa in Global Perspective
Project on Middle East Political Science This article studies the nature of the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), exploring both within-region diversity and between-region variation. It concludes that while the MENA region as a whole is broadly similar to other parts of the world in its…
Read MoreCOVID-19’s Impact on Tunisia
The Borgen Project This article discusses the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia , exploring different indicators such as GDP, tourism, retail and agriculture. Article
Read MoreStudents’ Perceptions of Distance Education during a COVID-19 Pandemic in Tunisia
International Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies This article uncovers the perceptions of university students regarding the use of distant learning tools and techniques during the spread of COVID-19, by exploring their experiences during containment. Journal Article
Read MoreTunisia COVID-19 Country Case Study
Economic Research Forum This working paper examines COVID-19 measures undertaken by the Tunisian authorities and the effect they had on employment, wages, income, and enterprises. Working Paper
Read MoreUser Experience Assessment of a COVID-19 Tracking Mobile Application (AMAN) in Jordan
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science This article examines the user experience of a COVID-19 tracking application in Jordan by getting feedback from users and identifying UX (user experience) based on user interaction. Journal Article
Read MoreEvaluating the Governance and Preparedness of the Lebanese Health System for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
BMJ Open This article reports on a qualitative study held in Lebanon aiming to assess the capacity and governance of Lebanon’s health system throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The health workforce showed high resilience despite the inadequate training and staff shortages. Journal Article
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