Has international migration reduced internal migration in Egypt?
Urbanisation is key for economic development, yet Egypt has been lagging behind most other North African countries in this respect ...
Supporting women’s livelihoods in Egypt: opportunities and challenges
Despite the rising educational attainment of women in Egypt, their employment has declined over time and many face multiple constraints ...
The Egyptian economy is still not creating good jobs
Growth in Egypt has recovered substantially since the downturn following the global financial crisis and the political instability following the ...
Labour supply in Egypt: untapped potential
Labour force participation has decreased for both men and women in Egypt. This column reports the latest data, noting that ...
The future of Egypt’s population: opportunities and challenges
Egypt’s potential labour supply depends on the growth and changing composition of its working-age population. This column reports the latest ...
Healthcare system efficiency in MENA countries
How efficient are healthcare systems in the Middle East and North Africa in terms of their use of resources and ...
Gender discrimination in small business lending: evidence from Turkey
Discrimination in access to financial services can prevent women from exploiting their entrepreneurial potential. This column reports on a ‘lab-in-the-field’ ...
Recession without impact: why Lebanese elites delay reform
The survival of Lebanon’s political elites is highly dependent on the wellbeing of the economy. Why then do they delay ...