Social Policy

COVID-19 and Algeria’s Labor Movement

Project on Middle East Political Science This article discusses the effects of COVID-19 on labor mobilization in Algeria by displaying the challenges that COVID-19 restrictions have created. Working Paper

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Exploration of Early COVID-19 Pandemic Health Care and Public Health Responses in Select Middle East Nations

Rand Corporation This report analyzes the results of a quick turn study evaluating the anti-COVID-19 strategies adopted by Middle Eastern governments, including Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and Tunisia. Report

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Distance Learning via Radio for Rural Communities in Somalia

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations This fact sheet documents a new distance learning initiative in Somalia through radio launched in 2020 by FAO as a response to public health threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, complementing cash+ activities and replacing face-to-face beneficiary training. Report

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Arab States: Overcoming the Fragilities of Governance Systems for Sustainable Recovery

UNDP This article assesses the fragility of Arab government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides policy recommendations. It discusses how government trust and the perception of the social contract will change due to the citizen-government interaction during the pandemic. Report

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Effects of Stay-at-Home (Curfew) as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic on Obesity, Depression and Physical Activity in People Living in Jordan

Nutritional Medicine and Diet Care This article analyzes the effects of stay-at-home measures in Jordan on obesity, depression, and physical activities. Journal Article

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Between Conflicts, Politics, and COVID-19: Challenges for Arab Journalists

The Arab Center-DC The Arab Center-Washington DC sheds light on limitations on the freedom of the press in the wake of COVID-19. Article

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Effectiveness of an Online Positive Psychology Intervention among Tunisian Healthcare Students on Mental Health and Study Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being This article assesses the effectiveness of an eight-week internet-based positive psychology intervention for healthcare students in Tunisia. Journal Article

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Tunisia: Authorities Must Halt Implementation of Overly Restrictive Vaccine Pass

Amnesty International Amnesty International released a statement calling the new Tunisian decree-law that introduces the new vaccination passport “overly restrictive”. The statement discusses several ways the decree-law will worsen inequalities and promote injustices. Article

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Djibouti Takes an Inclusive Approach to Schooling for Refugees

World Bank This World Bank article highlights Djibouti’s efforts at providing schooling for refugee children. Article

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Djibouti Takes an Inclusive Approach to Schooling for Refugees [Arabic]

World Bank This World Bank article highlights Djibouti’s efforts at providing schooling for refugee children. Article

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