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Call for Proposals: ERF 25th Annual Conference: “Research Networks, Knowledge and Development Policy”
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 27, 2018 The ERF Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for regional researchers to interact with international peers and with each another. It also provides a venue for the presentation of multiple research papers, both in the... Read More
EMPLOYMENT CREATION THROUGH INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
Lack of productive employment is one of the most pressing challenges of countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). No other region in the world has such high rates of unemployment and underemployment. Policy makers across the region... Read More
The new normal in the global economy: challenges for MENA
By Ibrahim Elbadawi ERF’s annual conference has become the premier regional event for economists of the Middle East. This column previews the 2018 conference, to be held in Cairo in July, where the main theme will be the challenges for... Read More
Jordan’s labour market: new inputs for informed policy-making
By Susan Razzaz The labour market in Jordan has deteriorated since 2010: informality and irregular employment have increased; the recent social security reform has had limited impact; and large shares of young people are neither working nor in school..more
Prospects for a closely integrated Euro-Arab Mediterranean region
By Samir Makdisi The Euro-Med partnership of over 40 countries aims for closer integration of the region, fostering the development and stability of the southern and eastern members..more
Selling hope without reward: youth unemployment in Egypt
By Harry Pettit Many young educated Egyptians face difficulties locating secure employment that matches their skill levels and provides a solid foundation for marriage..more
Impact of Refugees on Immigrants’ Labor Market Outcomes
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Dr. Bilal Malaeb is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Oxford the University of Southampton. He presented his joint work with Dr. Jackline Wahba on the impact of refugees on... Read More
The Evolution of Labor Supply and Employment in Jordan
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Dr. Caroline Krafft is an assistant professor of economics at St. Catherine University in Minnesota, and has been working closely with Dr. Ragui Assaad on many research projects concerning MENA labor markets... Read More