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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Jobs and Growth in North Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a nutshell: Decent work was a challenge for North African labour markets even pre-pandemic,... Read More
National Social Dialogue on Social Protection Reform in Jordan and Tunisia
In a nutshell Historically, civil society organizations in both Jordan and Tunisia have experienced periods... Read More
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
Alternative Targeting Mechanisms for Social Safety Nets in Tunisia
In a nutshell Institutional weaknesses, poor coordination between different government services, and the increase in... Read More
The Tunisian Social Protection System: Key Strengths and Challenges
In a nutshell Tunisia’s social protection system is well designed and features contributory schemes for... Read More
Do Social Protection Programs Improve Health-related Outcomes of the Poor in Tunisia?
In a nutshell The Tunisian social protection main program (PNAFN) reduces the risks of incur-... Read More
The Importance of the Transformative Angle for Advancing the Social Protection Agenda in Jordan
In a nutshell The publication of the National Social Protection Strategy (JNSPS) 2019-2025 (JNSPS, 2019),... Read More
Is Jordan Achieving the Social Insurance Goals of its New Social Contract?
In a nutshell: There is a regulatory gap in social insurance schemes for private sector... Read More
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