Sudan and the pandemic: reforms for a vulnerable economy
Sudan’s economy was in a fragile state even before Covid-19 and the lockdown measures implemented to control the virus. This ...
Measuring monetary poverty in MENA: data gaps and how to address them
As key statistical sources for measuring monetary poverty, household budget surveys are crucial for designing public policies and tracking development ...
Covid-19: forging a new social contract in the Middle East and North Africa
The dual shock of Covid-19 and falling oil prices has brought to light the underlying flaws of economies in the ...
Phone surveys alone will not address the Covid-19 data gap in MENA
To respond effectively to the Covid-19 crisis, decision-makers need timely and relevant information. This column discusses the value of phone ...
Daily commuters in Egypt during the Covid-19 pandemic
In an attempt to control the spread of Covid-19, Egypt’s government has implemented social distancing measures that have a particularly ...
Refugees and asylum-seekers in Egypt in the time of Covid-19
The many refugees and asylum-seekers in Egypt were facing numerous challenges of integration and access to work even before the ...
Economic challenges for the GCC countries after Covid-19
Similar to most net oil-producing countries, the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council are affected by two simultaneous shocks: the ...
Oil prices: challenges and a way forward for the United Arab Emirates
How should the United Arab Emirates chart a way forward from today’s world of very low oil prices and a ...