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...

This paper examines how market power in traditional intermediation affects Turkish banks’ involvement... 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...

This paper examines how market power in traditional intermediation affects Turkish banks’ involvement... 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...

This paper examines how market power in traditional intermediation affects Turkish banks’ involvement... 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...

This paper examines how market power in traditional intermediation affects Turkish banks’ involvement... 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?

This paper examines how market power in traditional intermediation affects Turkish banks’ involvement... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Bank Market Power and Non-interest Income in Emerging Markets

This paper examines how market power in traditional intermediation affects Turkish banks’ involvement in non-interest... Read More

Working Papers
Assessing Inequality of Human Opportunities: A New Approach for Public Policy in Tunisia

The universally used socioeconomic indices like education and housing indicators (access to water, sanitation and... Read More

Working Papers
Endowments or Discrimination? Determinants of Household Poverty in Egypt

This paper investigates whether there is feminization of poverty in Egypt and examines the determinants... Read More

Working Papers
Iran’s Inflatiory Experience: Demand Pressures, External Shocks, And Supply Constraints

This paper studies determinants of inflation in Iran. The buildup of international reserves has accelerated... Read More

Working Papers
Governance Reform to Achieve Social Justice and Inclusive Growth in Egypt: Building Inclusive Economic Institutions

The development literature has focused mostly on the relationship between governance and growth, and most... Read More

Working Papers
Inequality of Opportunity in the Labor Market for Higher Education Graduates in Egypt and Jordan

In the Middle East and North Africa, unequal opportunities occur in both the education system... Read More

Working Papers
Top Incomes and the Measurement of Inequality in Egypt

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, people’s awareness of income inequality has increased... Read More

Working Papers
How Did Wars Dampen Trade in the MENA Region?

The paper investigates the effects of wars on trade in the Middle East and North... Read More

Working Papers
The Emergence of Highly Sophisticated Lebanese Exports in the Absence of an Industrial Policy

This paper explores the experience of the Lebanese industrial sector in exporting highly sophisticated products.... Read More

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