Project on Middle East Political Science This article studies the nature of the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), exploring both within-region diversity and between-region variation. It concludes that while the MENA region as a whole is broadly similar to other parts of the world in its…
Read MoreThe Borgen Project This article discusses the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia , exploring different indicators such as GDP, tourism, retail and agriculture. Article
Read MoreInternational Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies This article uncovers the perceptions of university students regarding the use of distant learning tools and techniques during the spread of COVID-19, by exploring their experiences during containment. Journal Article
Read MoreEconomic Research Forum This working paper examines COVID-19 measures undertaken by the Tunisian authorities and the effect they had on employment, wages, income, and enterprises. Working Paper
Read MoreIndonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science This article examines the user experience of a COVID-19 tracking application in Jordan by getting feedback from users and identifying UX (user experience) based on user interaction. Journal Article
Read MoreBMJ Open This article reports on a qualitative study held in Lebanon aiming to assess the capacity and governance of Lebanon’s health system throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The health workforce showed high resilience despite the inadequate training and staff shortages. Journal Article
Read MoreProject on Middle East Political Science This article describes how women in the formal sector of MENA economies have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors focus on 3 MENA countries and explore the gendered impacts of the pandemic. Working Paper
Read MoreSouth Asian Journal of Experimental Biology This article sheds light on the Algerian population’s food habits during the pandemic through an observational and descriptive epidemiological study conducted on 640 individuals. Journal Article
Read MoreFrontiers in Public Health This article presents the results of a cross-sectional online survey distributed in Qatar to assess the impact of quarantine on physical activity, screen time, sleep, and diet in children aging 5 to 12. Journal Article
Read MoreUnited Nations This UNRWA report examines the situation of Palestinian refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic against the backdrop of the hostilities in Gaza, the ongoing war in Syria, and the economic/social/political crisis in Lebanon. Report
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