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

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

Abstract This paper investigates the contribution of FDI to firms' technical efficiency by... 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...

Abstract This paper investigates the contribution of FDI to firms' technical efficiency by... 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...

Abstract This paper investigates the contribution of FDI to firms' technical efficiency by... 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...

Abstract This paper investigates the contribution of FDI to firms' technical efficiency by... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-1

Topic

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

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

How Can Jordan Increase Female Labor Force Participation?

Abstract This paper investigates the contribution of FDI to firms' technical efficiency by... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
FDI Contribution to Technical Efficiency in the Tunisian Manufacturing Sector

Abstract This paper investigates the contribution of FDI to firms' technical efficiency by applying two empirical... Read More

Working Papers
Regional Growth in Tunisia: Economic Geography Forces and Industrial Structure

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explain regional growth and agglomeration of industrial activities... Read More

Working Papers
Shift-Contagion in Middle East and North Africa Stock Markets

Abstract This paper is an empirical study that seeks to determine whether any of the... Read More

Working Papers
Foreign Aid and Economic Growth in Egypt and Jordan: An Empirical Analysis

Abstract This paper empirically examines the long-run relationship between per capita real foreign aid and per... Read More

Working Papers
Measuring Agricultural Productivity Growth in MENA Countries

Abstract This paper investigates the patterns of agricultural productivity growth in Middle East and North Africa... Read More

Policy Briefs
Sticks Rather than Carrots to Induce More Formality

In a nutshell Formalizing informal firms and employment has a number of potential benefits for... Read More

Policy Briefs
Modifying the Path of Fertility Rates to Accelerate Egypts Entry in the Demographic Window (in Arabic)

لمحات تمثل الاتجاهات التصاعدية الأخيرة  في المؤشرات السكانية وأهمها معدلات الخصوبة تهديدا حقيقيا ليس فقط... Read More

Policy Briefs
Going beyond Doing Business to Foster Job Creation in Arab Countries

In a nutshell Creating enough jobs is a key development challenge for Arab countries. To... Read More

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