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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Mechanization to Drive A Process for Fertilizer Subsidy Reform in Egypt
In a nutshell Current modalities for the distribution of subsidized fertilizer, together with national campaigns... Read More
The US Fracking Boom, Oil Prices and Policy Options for Arab Oil Producers
In a Nutshell In the absence of the US fracking boom, the global price of... Read More
The Impact of Emigration on MENA Labor Markets
In a Nutshell The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has seen large volumes... Read More
Labor Market Regulations: Job Security versus Labor Flexibility
In a nutshell Labor laws aim to protect workers and increase labor market efficiency. However,... Read More
Are Export Sanctions Effective?
In a nutshell Different countries impose export sanctions. Whether these sanctions are effective depends on... Read More
Low Social and Political Returns to Education in the Arab World
In a nutshell Arab societies urgently need to start looking at how to improve education... Read More
School Based Management: An Approach to Improve Learning Outcomes in Egypt
In a nutshell Egypt has the worst basic education system worldwide. Egypt’s decentralization reforms were... Read More
Tackling Poverty and Poor Health in Turkish Widowed Households State Benefits Work
In a nutshell Single mother widowed households in Turkey that receive survivor benefits are more... Read More
Boosting World Trade in Tunisia and Egypt by Cutting Non-Tariff Barriers Better Imports for Better Exports
In a nutshell Egypt and Tunisia have embraced trade liberalization which has helped them establish... Read More