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...

The paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain... 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 paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain... 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 paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain... 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 paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain... 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?

The paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Understanding Revolution in the Middle East: The Central Role of the Middle Class

The paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain the authoritarianism... Read More

Working Papers
Arab Passengers’ Airlines Framework and Performance: Jordan Case

The past two decades have witnessed vivid changes in the air transport services sector. These... Read More

Working Papers
Has the UAE Escaped the Oil Curse?

The UAE is blessed with vast deposits of oil and gas. Contrary to other oil-rich... Read More

Working Papers
A Multidimensional Analysis of Water Poverty at A Local Scale: Application of Improved Water Poverty Index for Tunisia

Combining the measure of water availability and the socioeconomic capacity to access to it gives... Read More

Working Papers
Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Family Planning Services Offered by Mobile Clinics versus Static Clinics in Assiut, Egypt

This study reports cost effectiveness (CE) information of family planning (FP) services gathered from the... Read More

Working Papers
Is there A Bubble in Saudi Real Estate? Evidence from the Stock Market

This paper analyzes the real estate price data in Saudi Arabia, a country not suspected... Read More

Working Papers
Exploring the Role of the Exchange Rate in Monetary Policy in Egypt

Recent reforms have enhanced the monetary policy framework in Egypt. Yet, there is not yet... Read More

Working Papers
Is Corporate Governance Different for Islamic Banks? A Comparative Analysis between the Gulf Cooperation Council Context and the Southeast Asia Context

Islamic banks are particular financial institutions generating distinct corporate governance challenges. The present study examines... Read More

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