Social Policy

Breaking the Impasse on Algeria’s Political and Economic Crises

Brookings Institute This commentary reports on the economic and political crises in Algeria. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on English Language Teaching in Yemen: Challenges and Opportunities

Social Science Research Network Working Paper This study examines the effect of COVID-19 on English language teaching as well as the steps undertaken by the Ministry of Higher Education in Yemen to cope with the challenges imposed by the pandemic. Journal Article

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Publication: Monitoring the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Djiboutian and Refugee Households in Djibouti – Results From the Third Wave of Survey

World Bank This paper presents data collected on the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on refugee households in Djibouti. Article

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Social Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Economic Shock in Lebanon: The National Social Solidarity Program

International 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

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Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Sudanese Households

The World Bank This document reports on the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Sudanese Households evidencing a serious deterioration of their socioeconomic conditions. Report

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Sudanese Households Reveals Growing Hardship and Social Despair

The World bank This article assesses the impact of COVID-19 on households in Sudan. Article

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The COVID-19-Related Lockdown in Qatar: Associations Among Demographics, Social Distancing, Mood Changes, and Quality of Life

International 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

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United Nations Socio-Economic Framework for the Response to COVID-19 in Libya (UNSEF)

UNDP This report outlines the United Nations’ socio-economic response framework to COVID-19 in Libya, detailing key recovery strategies, policy recommendations, and the pandemic’s impact on the country’s development. Report

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COVID-19 Strategic Response and Recovery Plan 2021 for East & Horn of Africa

International Organization for Migration This report highlights IOM’s strategic objectives and COVID-19 responses in countries in East and Horn Africa. Report

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Health, Economic, and Social Lifestyle: A Rapid Assessment of COVID-19 – Evidence From MENA Countries

PSU Research Review This paper aims to consider an attempt for a real-time evaluation of the colossal impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on health, economic and social sectors in MENA nations. Journal Article

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