Economy

Rethinking Egypt’s Economy

Middle East Institute This article dissects the weaknesses that make Egypt particularly vulnerable to external threats and examines ways in which to address these vulnerabilities and shore up the economy in face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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COVID-19 Pressures Egypt’s Power and Gas Sectors

S&P Global This article reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the power and gas sectors in Egypt. Article

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Potential Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Outcomes in Societies with Economic and Political Instability: Case of Lebanon

Mental Health Review Journal This paper aims to examine the potential implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for mental health in societies with economic and political instability, focusing on Lebanon. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Iraqi Economy

UNDP This report examines the impact of the oil crisis and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iraq. Report

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A Sectarianised Pandemic: COVID-19 in Lebanon

The International Spectator This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon given its sectarian regime that has increasingly become a tool of domination and control regulating Lebanese political, economic, and social life. Article

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Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia

International Monetary Fund This report provides an assessment of the economic outlook for the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan) and CCA (Caucasus and Central Asia) regions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Struggling Iraq Faces Another Crisis in COVID-19

Istituto Affari Internazionali This article explores the impact of COVID-19 on Iraq’s economy, oil sector, unemployment rates, terrorism, and violence as well as the importance of support for economic reforms and improved healthcare capacity. Report

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Socio-Economic Response Plan for Iraq

UN Sustainable Development Group The report shows the collective responses of the United Nations in Iraq to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19. Report

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Framework for the Immediate Socio-Economic Response to COVID-19 for Syrian Arab Republic

UNSDG The report showcases the collective response of the United Nations in the Syrian Arab Republic to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19. Report

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Bahrain Unveils New Steps to Cushion COVID-19 Impact

Gulf News This news article reports on the measures taken by Bahrain to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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