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Climate Change Negotiations Under the Shadow of History
Climate change is a global challenge requiring unprecedented levels of collective action. In this context,... Read More
Women and the Green Economy in Arab Countries – Pathways for Inclusive Growth
The transition to a green economy offers significant opportunities for sustainable development and economic resilience.... Read More
Unconditional Cash Transfers and Child Welfare in Turkey: Short-Term Evidence from the Family Support Program
We examine how a modest unconditional cash transfer policy affects child labor, schooling and health... Read More
Women’s Employment and Gender Dynamics in the Arab Blue Economy: A Comparative Analysis
This paper examines the employment patterns of women within the blue economy in Egypt, Jordan,... Read More
Startups’ Performance: Evidence from Tunisia
The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of intrinsic characteristics of startups,... Read More
Making Trade Policy Innovation Friendly: What Role of Trade Agreements?
The rapid growth of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in recent decades has broadened their impact... Read More
The Role of Financial Inclusion in Reducing Youth Unemployment and Mortality in the MENA Region: An Application of FMOLS Approach with Panel Data
This study investigates the effects of financial inclusion on youth unemployment and mortality rates, using... Read More
Household Appliances, Infrastructural Services and Married Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Egypt
In Egypt, women perform six hours of unpaid care work for every hour men do.... Read More
The Impact of the Informal Sector on Firm Performance: New Evidence for MENA Firms
This study investigates the impact of the informal sector on firm performance for over 10.000... Read More