Social Policy

تونس.. منع تجوال ليلي ضمن إجراءات مجابهة تفشي كورونا

Anadolu Agency The Tunisian authorities have set a nighttime curfew, in addition to canceling or postponing all the demonstrations for 2 renewable weeks, trying to limit the widespread of Covid-19. Article

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Using a Stochastic Continuous-Time Markov Chain Model to Examine Alternative Timing and Duration of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Kuwait: What Can Be Done Now?

Archives of Public Health This article studies the optimal timing and duration of a full lockdown in Kuwait that would result in controlling new infections and lead to a substantial reduction in case hospitalizations. The model shows that a 90-day lockdown that commences 10 days before the epidemic peak is optimal. A more realistic duration of…

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The Impact of Lockdown and Other Stressors during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Anxiety in a Lebanese Opportunistic Sample: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Current Psychology This article evaluates the psychological impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Lebanon. A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted during the lockdown period in order to punctually assess depression, anxiety symptoms as well as eating and substance use disorders while identifying factors that might affect those outcomes. Journal Article

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The Socioeconomic Impacts and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Omicron Variant: The Case of Sudan

International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability This article assesses the socio-economic effects and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Omicron variant in Sudan. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Algeria’s Labor Movement

Project on Middle East Political Science This article discusses the effects of COVID-19 on labor mobilization in Algeria by displaying the challenges that COVID-19 restrictions have created. Working Paper

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Exploration of Early COVID-19 Pandemic Health Care and Public Health Responses in Select Middle East Nations

Rand Corporation This report analyzes the results of a quick turn study evaluating the anti-COVID-19 strategies adopted by Middle Eastern governments, including Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and Tunisia. Report

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Distance Learning via Radio for Rural Communities in Somalia

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations This fact sheet documents a new distance learning initiative in Somalia through radio launched in 2020 by FAO as a response to public health threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, complementing cash+ activities and replacing face-to-face beneficiary training. Report

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Arab States: Overcoming the Fragilities of Governance Systems for Sustainable Recovery

UNDP This article assesses the fragility of Arab government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides policy recommendations. It discusses how government trust and the perception of the social contract will change due to the citizen-government interaction during the pandemic. Report

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Effects of Stay-at-Home (Curfew) as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic on Obesity, Depression and Physical Activity in People Living in Jordan

Nutritional Medicine and Diet Care This article analyzes the effects of stay-at-home measures in Jordan on obesity, depression, and physical activities. Journal Article

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Between Conflicts, Politics, and COVID-19: Challenges for Arab Journalists

The Arab Center-DC The Arab Center-Washington DC sheds light on limitations on the freedom of the press in the wake of COVID-19. Article

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