Social Policy

Social Protection Scheme in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Arab Region

Arab Trade Union Confederation This report answers questions regarding the role of social protection institutions in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on Jordan. Report

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Syria: Lack of Adequate COVID-19 Response Puts Thousands of Lives at Risk

Amnesty International This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the crumbling health system in Syria and the lack of transparency and response from the government. Article

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The Territorial Impact of COVID-19: Managing the Crisis across Levels of Government

OECD This report takes an in-depth look at the territorial impact of the COVID-19 crisis in Kuwait across different dimensions: health, economic, social, and fiscal. Report

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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 This article unpacks the age and gendered dimensions of COVID-19 and its response in Ethiopia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Lebanon. Journal Article

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Tunisia Grapples with COVID-19 Spike

Middle East Business Intelligence This article discusses the COVID-19 situation and measures taken to mitigate its economic implications in the MENA Region with a focus on Tunisia. Article

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What is the Relationship Between the Coronavirus Crisis and Air Pollution in Tunisia?

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration This article 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). Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Jordanian Economy: Economic Sectors, Food Systems, and Households

International Food Policy Research This report offers a SAM multiplier model used to estimate the economic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Jordan and to explore potential recovery pathways for the Jordanian economy. Report

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #99 November 2020

UNFPA This report expands on the impact of COVID-19 in Syria. Report

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The Impact of COVID-19 in Morocco: Macroeconomic, Sectorial and Regional Effects

Policy Center for the New South This report details a study that quantifies the regional and sectoral economic impacts of preventive measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco. Report

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Transmission dynamics of COVID-19 in Algeria: The impact of physical distancing and face masks

Aims Public Health This article aims to propose a simple model to examine the efficacy of near population-wide adoption of masks and physical distancing in Algeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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