Macro Poverty Outlook: Mauritania
World Bank This report examines key conditions and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritania, as well as recent developments and future outlook. Report
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COVID-19 Recovery Analysis: IT Market in Qatar | Regulatory Compliance to Boost Market Growth
Businesswire This article provides a COVID-19 recovery analysis in Qatar that includes market landscape, market sizing, vendor analysis, and more. Article
Read MoreEgypt COVID-19 Response and Recovery Interventions of the United Nations in Egypt
United Nations This report details the United Nation’s response plans to the negative socio-economic and health-related impacts of COVID-19 in Egypt including health interventions and advocacy and awareness campaigns. Report
Read MoreSmall and Medium Enterprises in Yemen: Navigating Through Additional Obstacles During COVID-19
11th International Conference on Shifting Paradigm in Business, Economy and Society: Vision 2050, Pacific University This working paper sheds some light on the deterioration that was caused to the business sectors in Yemen, particularly the sector of small and medium enterprises, due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working Paper
Read MoreImpact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Labour Market in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
International Labour Organization This report details the ILO’s immediate response to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine. Report
Read MorePolicy Options for Mitigating Impacts of COVID-19 on Domestic Rice Value Chains and Food Security in West Africa
Global Food Security This paper builds on evidence of the current state of domestic rice value chain upgrading in West Africa to anticipate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rice value chains’ resilience and their capacity to sustain food security in the region. Journal Article
Read MoreRe-Entering Qatar: Implications for Employers and Travelers
Fragomen This article discusses Qatar’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic and considers the implications for employers and travelers. Article
Read MoreCOVID-19 Ravages an Already Desperate Yemen
UNDP This article reports the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pre-existing crises in Yemen. Article
Read MoreJordan’s Rising Economic Challenges in the Time of COVID-19
Middle East Institute This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the Jordanian economy, businesses and instability and plans to implement economic reforms. Article
Read MoreEgypt After the Coronavirus: Back to Square One
Arab Reform Initiative This paper argues for a major shift in Egypt’s governance in favor of greater openness in politics and markets, and for the international community to seriously engage Egypt on the need to reform economically and politically in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
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