Publications

Connecting People and Ideas... Through its impartial, independent and timely analysis of economic problems on the one hand and a well-established publications process on the other, ERF seeks maximize impact of development research and to inform policy debate and policy discussions. Our portfolio includes a Series of Working Papers and Series of Policy Reports, Policy Briefs and Policy Perspectives.

Latest ERF Publications

Working Papers

Making Trade Policy Innovation Friendly: What Role of...

The rapid growth of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in recent decades has broadened... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

1825

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

F1. Trade

Working Papers

Women’s Employment and Gender Dynamics in the Arab...

The rapid growth of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in recent decades has broadened... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-3

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Women and the Green Economy in Arab Countries...

The rapid growth of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in recent decades has broadened... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-2

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

Q5. Environmental Economics

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

The Main Features of Sudan’s Income and Wage...

The rapid growth of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in recent decades has broadened... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

1824

Topic

D3. Distribution

E2. Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy

J3. Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Gender Dynamics in the Digital Economy: Opportunities and...

The rapid growth of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in recent decades has broadened... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-1

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

J1. Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
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

Working Papers
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

Working Papers
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

Working Papers
The Main Features of Sudan’s Income and Wage Structure in 2022

Years of internal conflict, political instability, and inflation had already battered Sudan's economy before the... Read More

Working Papers
Gender Dynamics in the Digital Economy: Opportunities and Barriers to Women’s Employment in the Arab Region

This study examines gender dynamics in digital employment in Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and the United... Read More

Policy Briefs
How Can Jordan Increase Female Labor Force Participation?

In a nutshell Jordan’s female labor force participation rate (15% as of 2025) is very... Read More

Working Papers
The Evolution of Labor Supply in Jordan Through 2025

This paper investigates the evolution of labor supply in Jordan over the period 2010 to... Read More

Working Papers
Introducing the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey 2025

This paper describes the 2025 wave of the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey (JLMPS). The... Read More

ERF Journal
MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: December 2025

The impact of COVID-19 on female labor force participation in Iran, Hai-Anh H. Dang, Djavad... Read More

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