Economy

Oman: Will the Protests and COVID-19 Lead to Structural Economic Reform?

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on Oman’s economic situation. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Impact on Online Purchasing Behaviour in Oman and the Future of Online Groceries

European Journal of Business and Management Research This paper studies the impact of COVID-19 on customers’ purchasing behavior and predicts the future of logistics movements in online groceries in Oman. Journal Article

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Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Morocco

International Labour Organization This report provides a summary of the key findings of the second wave of rapid labor force surveys conducted by ILO and ERF between January 18th and February 27th 2021, to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households, household enterprises and farmers in Morocco. Report

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“A Saga of Vulnerability” – The Impact of COVID-19 on Yemeni Women

Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health This paper uses a gender lens to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen across four domains: decision-making agency, livelihood, health and gender-based violence. Journal Article

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Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia: Second Wave

International Labour Organization This report provides a summary of the key findings of the second wave of rapid labor force surveys conducted to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households, household enterprises and farmers in Tunisia. Report

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Poverty in Morocco

The Borgen Project This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the economic crisis in Morocco. Article

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Competition, Capital Growth, and Risk-Taking in Emerging Markets: Policy Implications for Banking Sector Stability During the COVID-19 Pandemic

PLOS One This paper investigates how banking competition and capital level impact the risk-taking behavior of banking institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The topic is perceived to be of significant importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers use data for more than 225 banks in 18 countries in the MENA region…

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Toward an Effective Analysis of COVID-19 Moroccan Business Survey Data Using Machine Learning Techniques

International Conference on Machine Learning and Computing This study examines the impact of the full lockdown on Moroccan enterprises based on the COVID-19 Moroccan business survey carried out by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). A three-stage analysis method was employed. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and the Tourism Sector: A Perspective From Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences The current paper attempts to analyze the relationship between COVID-19 and tourism in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Breaking the Impasse on Algeria’s Political and Economic Crises

Brookings Institute This commentary reports on the economic and political crises in Algeria. Journal Article

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