Association for Computing Machinery This article analyzes reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic based on an analysis of Arabic tweets and official health provider data. Journal Article
Read MoreArchives of Public Health Stranded Lebanese citizens abroad appealed to the Lebanese government to embark on citizen repatriation missions. This article evaluates Lebanon’s experience in repatriating citizens in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreUNICEF This report presents highlights from a “high-level” ministerial forum for Arab ministers responsible for social protections in their respective countries. The forum is coordinated by UNICEF, ILO, and UN-ESCWA. Report
Read MoreUNICEF This UNICEF report tackles “digital poverty” in the MENA region. It highlights UNICEF’s calls for increased investment in remote learning and digital learning. The report also points to the disparate impacts of this problem across different social groups. Report
Read MoreUnited Nations This UN-Women report assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UN Women Oasis Centre beneficiaries with respect to economic status, safety and access to health services, and other factors. Report
Read MoreWorld Bank With technical assistance from the World Bank, a new high-frequency survey was launched to help monitor the socio-economic impacts of the outbreak. Article
Read MoreUnited Nations This UN-Women report assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UN Women Oasis Centre beneficiaries with respect to economic status, safety and access to health services, and other factors. Report
Read MoreBMC Public Health This paper links perceptions of the pandemic to OCBs (Organizational Citizenship Behavior). Its findings suggest that burnout, job attitudes, and organizational outcomes change differently across generations in pandemic times. Journal Article
Read MoreWeqaya The majority of respondents to a survey conducted by a job website (Bayt.com) expected an increase in remote work. Respondents did not look forward to pre-pandemic in-person work settings. Article
Read MoreJournal of African Law This article argues that the lockdown imposed in Sudan due to the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the livelihood of vulnerable populations. Journal Article
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