Social Policy

COVID-19 Stressors on Migrant Workers in Kuwait: Cumulative Risk Considerations

BMJ Global Health This article reports on the condition of migrant workers after being exposed to additional stressors of COVID-19 and related responses. It provides a comprehensive risk assessment framework for migrant workers living in Kuwait. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Syrian Refugees in Lebanon 

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This article explores the discriminatory measures against Syrian refugees in Lebanon and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their socioeconomic living conditions and quality of life as well as how local organizations rose to the challenge. Report

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Food Security in Iraq – Impact of Covid-19

World Food Programme This report assesses policy recommendations regarding food security in Iraq during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Emergency Resilience in Kuwait: COVID-19 Trends and Opportunities

Palladium This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on society and the economy in Kuwait. Article

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Socio-economic Framework for Jordan COVID-19 Response

UNSDG This Socio-Economic Framework (SEF) report for Jordan is the UN’s response to the unprecedented and multi-layered needs associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Report

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COVID-19 Socio-Economic Response and Recovery Plan for Egypt

United Nations This report provides socio-economic impact assessments of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt and offers strategic plans to mobilize resources and address negative impacts. Report

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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the State of Kuwait

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This paper discusses a study exploring the temporal and spatiotemporal dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait using daily confirmed case data collected between 23 February and 07 May 2020. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon

International Labour Organization This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Report

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life and Well-Being in Morocco

Preprints This working paper aims to assess the health and well-being of adults not infected with COVID-19 after two months of quarantine in Morocco. Working Paper

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Reform from Crisis: How Tunisia Can Use COVID-19 as an Opportunity

European Council on Foreign Relations This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing challenges on creating a political opportunity to test the efficiency of the ruling class during a transitional political period in Tunisia. Article

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