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What is the impact of Syrian refugees on Jordanians in the labor market?
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Susan Razzaz is a Jordan-based economist specialized in labor market issues in MENA. She participated as a panel commentator in the session on the Impact of refugee influx on Jordanian labor market,... Read More
Considering the positive impact of refugees on the economy
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Just like there are two sides to a coin, many believe that refugees can have beneficial potential to the host economy as much as they can be a burden. Laura Buffoni -senior... Read More
Beyond Refugee Relief: Promoting Sustainable Inclusive Growth in Jordan
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Sara Ferrer Olivella from the UN Development Programme participated as panelist in the session on the Situation Analysis of Syrian Refugee Influx during the ERF conference on The Impacts of the Syrian Refugees... Read More
Understanding the impact of the Syrian refugee influx on education in Jordan
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka As part of the opening policy panel of the ERF conference on The Impacts of the Syrian Refugees Influx on the Jordanian Economy, H.E. Dr. Omar Razzaz -Jordanian Minister of Education-... Read More
Syrian refugees: limited participation in Jordan’s labour force
By Caroline Krafft and Mariam Sharpless Syrian refugees in Jordan have been able to work legally with permits since 2016, yet their labour force participation remains very low. This column discusses why..more
Undocumented migration: Egyptian evidence of a long-term wage penalty
By Nelly El Mallakh Does the legal status of temporary migrants have an impact on their earnings potential when they return to their home countries? This column reports research on Egyptians..more
New and Updated LMPS Data
ERF is pleased to announce the dissemination of the New “Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey, JLMPS 2016” microdata. The JLMPS 2016 data published includes the created, compatible and harmonized variables (to the extent possible) with the JLMPS 2010 data. ... Read More