MENA REGION

MENA Healthcare Poised for Post COVID-19 Growth

Middle East Business Intelligence This report discusses the healthcare sector in the MENA region and its prospects for growth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Five Charts That Illustrate COVID-19’s Impact on the Middle East and Central Asia

International Monetary Fund This article reports on the five charts that help tell the story of COVID-19’s economic impact on the region. Article

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Wither the self-sufficiency illusion? Food security in Arab Gulf States and the impact of COVID-19

Food Security This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Arab Gulf States. Journal Article

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COVID-19 crisis in the MENA region: impact on gender equality and policy responses

OECD This article takes stock of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality in the region and highlights gender-sensitive measures and initiatives taken by governments, the private sector, and civil society to mitigate the impact of the crisis on women. Article

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COVID-19 and Social Policies in the MENA Region

The Cairo Review This article reports on the challenges imposed by COVID-19 on social policies and social protection in the MENA region. Article

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COVID-19 Impact : Middle East and North Africa

International Financial Corporation This report discusses the severe economic contraction in the Middle East and North Africa triggered by COVID-19. Report

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COVID in the Maghreb: Responses and Impacts

Project on Middle East Political Science This working paper analyzes the impact of the pandemic on Maghreb countries’ economic performance and political situation as well as offer predictions on how that impact will change over time.   Working Paper

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East and North Africa

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs This article reports on the responses of different MENA states to the COVID-19 outbreak. Article

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Economic Consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East: Implications for U.S. National Security

The Rand Corporation This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economies in the Middle East that may be particularly affected by the fall in oil prices. It also explains what that impact means for the United States as it tries to maintain its influence in the region. Article

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The Securitization of the Coronavirus Crisis in the Middle East

Project on Middle East Political Science This working paper assesses the framing of the pandemic through the lens of the securitization theory. It discusses the application of that theory through the responses of certain countries in the Middle East. Working Paper

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