Hunger and COVID-19 in Libya
International Organization for Migration This report explores the impacts of COVID-19 and related restrictions on the food security situation of migrants in Libya. Report
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Assessing the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Persons of Concern in Lebanon
UNHCR Based on high-frequency phone surveys conducted by UNHCR, these thematic notes analyses how COVID-19 has impacted PoC populations in a few key countries. Report
Read MoreEffects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study
Nutrients This study seeks to understand the impact of the pandemic on physical activity and dietary behavior among adults living in Kuwait. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between 18 June and 15 July 2020, using a questionnaire disseminated through social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook. Journal Article
Read MoreEgypt: Haphazard and Flawed COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Fails to Prioritize Most At-Risk
Amnesty International This paper reports on Egyptian authorities’ haphazard handling of the country’s COVID19 vaccine rollout and failure to outline a clear national strategy, resulting in marginalized people not being prioritized for vaccination and continuing to face barriers undermining their right to health. Report
Read MoreModeling the Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination in Lebanon: A Call to Speed-Up Vaccine Roll Out
Vaccines Using mathematical modeling, this paper assesses the short-term impact of various vaccine roll-out scenarios on SARS-CoV-2 epidemic course in Lebanon. Journal Article
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Somalia: Experiences and Challenges in a Fragile Context
Africa Portal This report reviews the status of COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Somalia, assesses the existing opportunities and challenges to the COVID-19 mass vaccination and proposes policy recommendations to address the identified rollout gaps for COVID-19 immunization. Report
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreCompetition, 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…
Read MoreResponses to the Pandemic COVID-19 in Primary Health Care in Oman: Muscat Experience
Oman Medical Journal This is a descriptive study showing the trends of the confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and the undertaken responses to the evolving epidemiological scenario in Oman. Journal Article
Read MoreToward 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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