The Central Bank of Oman’s Response to COVID-19
CMS This article summarizes some of the key COVID-19-related measures announced by the Omani government and how they might assist in providing much-needed support to Omani businesses. Article
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Lebanon’s Economy and Industry Suffer under Coronavirus Impact
Executive Magazine This article reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pre-existing economic crisis in Lebanon. Article
Read MoreOman Approves Coronavirus Mitigation Measures
Arab News This article reports on the set of measures taken by Oman to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sharp decline in global oil prices. Article
Read MoreGender-Sensitive Prevention, Response and Management of COVID-19 Outbreak in Libya
UN Women This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Libya based on a survey examining the most significant health, social, and economic challenges facing women due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreMauritania: Facing the Pandemic of COVID-19
ITUC Africa This article reports on Mauritania’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, its restriction measures, as well as socio-economic incentives to cope with the pandemic’s effects. Article
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ACAPS This report provides insights into the COVID-19 situation in Yemen, the poor healthcare infrastructure, the devastating economic impacts, and the abuse of the pandemic, social policies and aid by warring parties to exercise more control on marginalized communities. Report
Read MoreThe Coronavirus: Potential Effects on the Middle East and North Africa
Economic Research Forum This article explains the negative impact of COVID-19 in the MENA region with regard to infections and effects on oil prices, value chains, and tourism. Article
Read MoreCoronavirus Damages Iraqi Economy with Fall in Tourism, Oil Prices
Al-Monitor This article reports on how COVID-19 harms both the private and public sectors of the Iraqi economy. Article
Read MoreSocio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on the Tunisian Economy
Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies This article presents a case report analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on the Tunisian economy. Journal Article
Read MoreCompliance and Stringency Measures in Response to COVID-19: A Regional Study
Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy This report looks at the policy response and COVID-19 daily case progression of 13 MENA countries to assess the effectiveness of stringency measures in managing the spread of the virus. Report
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