Social Policy

The Socio-Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Omani Women

UNFPA This report presents a comprehensive needs-driven and women-centered study to analyze the current and potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Omani women, creating a linkage between these impacts and the UNSDGs. Report

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How Bahrain is Leading from the Front on Coronavirus Containment

The National News This article evaluates the Bahraini state’s response to the pandemic including the massive contact-tracing operation, the quick provision of isolation wards, the online learning system, the availability of human and capital resources, and the ways of addressing misinformation. Article

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Coronavirus Comes to Sudan

Atlantic Council This article reports on Sudan’s COVID-19 prevention and containment efforts as well as the political costs incurred due to the outbreak. Article

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COVID-19 Response Plan

OCHA The COVID-19 Response Plan for the occupied Palestinian territory presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian community, including UNRWA, to respond to the public health needs and immediate consequences of the pandemic in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Report

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Syria’s Response and Healthcare Capacity 

LSE This article presents a rapid assessment of the capacity of the healthcare system in all parts of Syria to respond to and contain a COVID-19 outbreak. Article

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Oman Approves Coronavirus Mitigation Measures

Arab News This article reports on the set of measures taken by Oman to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sharp decline in global oil prices. Article

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Gender-Sensitive Prevention, Response and Management of COVID-19 Outbreak in Libya

UN Women This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Libya based on a survey examining the most significant health, social, and economic challenges facing women due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Tunisia Facing COVID-19: To Exceptional Circumstances, Exceptional Measures?

Arab Reform Initiative This article explores how Tunisia’s different institutions have responded to the COVID-19 crisis. Article

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Mauritania: Facing the Pandemic of COVID-19

ITUC Africa This article reports on Mauritania’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, its restriction measures, as well as socio-economic incentives to cope with the pandemic’s effects. Article

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COVID-19: Impact on Yemen

ACAPS This report provides insights into the COVID-19 situation in Yemen, the poor healthcare infrastructure, the devastating economic impacts, and the abuse of the pandemic, social policies and aid by warring parties to exercise more control on marginalized communities. Report

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