Community, Economy and COVID-19 This article studies the way in which the pandemic was successfully managed in the short term in Lebanon, but also how the lack of sustainable policies, low government trust, and limited monetary means led to an economic catastrophe and eventual large-scale spread of COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreZawya This article reports on the Kingdom of Bahrain ranking first among 121 countries in the Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index. The monthly index assesses countries and regions on infection management, vaccine rollouts and social mobility. Article
Read MoreJournal of Global Health This article discusses the realities of COVID-19 infections and vaccination in the context of the conflict in north east Syria. It shows how refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in camps and informal settlements have some of the greatest risks for infectious disease spread. Journal Article
Read MoreDevelopment and Change This article explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on socio-economic development and political mobilization in the Middle East. It argues that beyond its direct public health implications, the pandemic is serving to intensify the extreme inequalities in wealth and power that have characterized the region for many years. Journal Article
Read MoreOECD This report reflects on the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on MENA countries and the potential changes it may bring to their reform agendas. It addresses the ongoing effects of the crisis and the long-term consequences and identifies emerging new trends. Report
Read MoreAnnals of Medicine and Surgery This article explores the detrimental effects of conflict in Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic such as the inadequate amount of available health workers, facilities, and health service delivery methods. Journal Article
Read MoreFigshare This study assesses the Djiboutian government’s effectiveness in combating COVID-19 through studying different indicators like citizen trust in government, government responsiveness and leadership, and COVID-19 information access and accuracy. Results conveyed a strong link between responsiveness and effectiveness. Journal Article
Read MorePLOS Medicine This article discusses the disparity in the experience of the pandemic between refugees and citizens and focuses on Syrian refugees. It acknowledges that refugees are often blamed by governments and members of the public for infectious disease epidemics and states that they may experience elevated risks of infectious diseases like COVID-19 through no…
Read MoreHuman Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics 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. Journal Article
Read MoreThe RAND Blog This article points out the challenges Jordanians faced during the coronavirus pandemic and evaluates the country’s responsive measures. Article
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