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Inequality of Education Attainment in Jordan: Patterns and Trends
There is substantial inequality in educational achievement in Jordan, but few studies examine its extent... Read More
The Juba Power-Sharing Peace Agreement: Will It Promote Peace and Democratic Transition in Sudan?
The signing of the Juba Agreement for Peace in Sudan (JAPS) constitutes an important step... Read More
Globalization of Finance and Fintech in the MENA Region
Globalization, together with Fintech – in other words, the application of technology to finance –... Read More
The Potential Impact of Digital Transformation on Egypt
Digital transformation offers Egypt a unique opportunity to transform several economic sectors such as financial... Read More
Digital Technology and Inequality: The Impact on Arab Countries
The focus of this paper is on whether and how digital technologies could lead to... Read More
Digitalization, E-Commerce, and Private Sector Development in Arab States
MENA countries display serious weaknesses in their ability to benefit from the adoption of digital... Read More
From Rentier to Digital Capitalism in Lebanon: Effects, Prospects, and Policies
In this paper, we will investigate the role of the new digital technologies in the... Read More
Digitalization, International Trade, and Arab Economies: External Policy Implications
Digitalization, along with the associated servification of economies, is both a driver and reflection of... Read More
What Does the Literature Tell Us on the Relationship between Economic Interdependence and Conflict Management? An Overview with A Focus on the MENA Region
The present paper provides the conceptual framework for the analysis of relationship between economic interdependence... Read More