Publications

Connecting People and Ideas... Through its impartial, independent and timely analysis of economic problems on the one hand and a well-established publications process on the other, ERF seeks maximize impact of development research and to inform policy debate and policy discussions. Our portfolio includes a Series of Working Papers and Series of Policy Reports, Policy Briefs and Policy Perspectives.

Latest ERF Publications

Policy Briefs

From Pressure to Prosperity: Can Jordan Translate Demographic...

In a nutshell While the majority of workers in Jordan and Tunisia earn... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

In a nutshell While the majority of workers in Jordan and Tunisia earn... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

1828

Topic

I2. Education and Research Institutions

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Progress on Education and...

In a nutshell While the majority of workers in Jordan and Tunisia earn... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Demographics, Labor Market Outcomes...

In a nutshell While the majority of workers in Jordan and Tunisia earn... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-8

Topic

F2. International Factor Movements and International Business

I3. Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

Policy Briefs

The Twin Transition in Jordan’s Labor Market: Why...

In a nutshell While the majority of workers in Jordan and Tunisia earn... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 168

Full List of ERF Publications

Policy Briefs
Minimum and Living Wages in Jordan and Tunisia: Implications for Social Protection Floors

In a nutshell While the majority of workers in Jordan and Tunisia earn at least... Read More

Policy Briefs
Achieving Health Insurance Coverage for Persons with Disabilities in Jordan: A Focus on Youth

In a nutshell 11.8% of Jordanian men and 10.6% of Jordanian women had some form... Read More

Policy Research Reports
Is Covid-19 Increasing Inequalities in Jordan?

The COVID-19 pandemic poses massive economic challenges on the Jordanian economy, as well as on... Read More

Working Papers
Global Value Chain Participation, Institutional Quality and Current Account Imbalances in the MENA Region

This paper examines the relationship between the current account balance and participation in global value... Read More

Working Papers
Is There Any Impact of Public Spending on Bank Performance? Empirical Evidence from the MENA Region

This paper investigates the role of the level and composition of government spending as a... Read More

Policy Briefs
The Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Labor Market: The Case of Sudan

In a nutshell While suffering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sudan simultaneously suffered... Read More

Policy Briefs
Managing Sudan’s Environment and Natural Wealth for An Equitable and Green Future

In a nutshell Reforming the way natural wealth is exploited is necessary for establishing justice,... Read More

ERF Journal
MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: July 2022

Beware of the echo: the evolution of Egypt’s population and labor force from 2000 to... Read More

Policy Briefs
Extending Social Protections to Tunisia’s Informal Workers

In a nutshell: Despite Tunisia’s advanced social protection system, a substantial portion of the workforce... Read More

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