Policy Briefs
Policy Briefs are intended to disseminate the results of research by ERF and/or others with a view to informing policy discussions and public debates on issues of relevance to the ERF region.
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Social Protection for Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Do Transfers Reach the Multi-dimensionally Poor?
In a nutshell A substantial proportion of the Syrian refugee in Jordan (77 percent) receives... Read More
Promoting Family-friendly Jobs and Labor Market Policies in Egypt in the Context of COVID-19 and Beyond
In a nutshell It has been well established in the literature that one of the... Read More
The Impact of COVID-19 on Jobs, Incomes and Food Security in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco
In a nutshell The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on job and income loss has... Read More
What Should Be Done to Quicken the Pace of Digital Transformation among Business Firms in the MENA Region?
In a nutshell The worldwide precautionary measures adopted by governments to control the spread of... Read More
Which Firms Performed Better in Social Distancing Times?
In a nutshell Restrictions tightening and higher volatility of the stringency index are negatively associated... Read More
Employment and Care Work during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Persistent Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa
In a nutshell Although employment rates dropped during the initial lockdown phase of the COVID-19... Read More
A Double-Edged Sword: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Environment
In a nutshell: The COVID-19 pandemic represents one of the largest economic shocks to world... Read More
Economic Resilience in Morocco During Covid-19
In a nutshell The COVID-19 crisis has heavily impacted the Moroccan economic situation. The travel... Read More
Is Covid-19 Driving Up Consumer Prices in Tunisia? Evidence from the Pass-Through of the Covid-19 Shock
In a nutshell: Import unit prices have had a positive and significant pass-through to consumer... Read More