MedRxiv This working paper uses remote sensing and geospatial analysis to quantify the number of COVID-related burials from January 2017 to September 2020 in Mogadishu. Working Paper
Read MoreEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research This article examines the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in Iraq, showing significant reductions in air pollution levels, including declines in PM2.5, PM10, and NO2, leading to improved air quality. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Labour Organization The report examines the impact of Syrian refugees and COVID-19 on Jordan’s labor market, focusing on job competition, wage suppression, and economic strain. Report
Read MoreVaccines This paper presents an online survey in Somalia to monitor adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures, and COVID-19 vaccine acceptability and reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Journal of Mental Health and Addiction The present study examines associations among some demographic variables (gender, age, marital and working statuses, and having a family member or a friend infected with COVID-19), acceptance of social distancing, mood changes, and quality of life (QoL) in Qatar, a high-income Middle Eastern Arabic-speaking country. Journal Article
Read MoreWilson Center This article reports on the pandemic’s economic setbacks and opportunities in digital transformation in the MENA region Article
Read MoreEconomic Research Forum This paper explores the impacts of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq. Working Paper
Read MoreUnited Nations This report is part of a series of rapid impact assessments that shed light on the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on households across Jordan. Report
Read MoreUNICEF This research, uses the behavioral drivers model to understand drivers why individuals are not continuing to abide by social distancing and mask wearing recommendations, despite high understanding of their benefits and the risks for not engaging in them, while others are abiding by it. Article
Read MoreAfrican Development Review This paper assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the labour markets and economies of 16 SADC member states using a qualitative risk assessment on the basis of high-frequency Google Mobility data, monthly commodity price data, annual national accounts, and households survey labour market data. Journal Article
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