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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.
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Does Global Value Chain Participation Depress Labor Shares in Manufacturing?
This paper examines the impact of global value chain (GVC) participation on labor shares across... Read More
From Connectivity to Competitiveness: How Digitalization Shapes Firm Integration into Global Value Chains in the MENA Region
This article analyzes the role of digitalization in the integration of companies from six countries... Read More
Shaping Egypt’s Sectoral Positioning in Global Value Chains: The Role of Bilateral Real Exchange Rate
Global value chains (GVCs) have become a key mechanism for structural transformation in developing economies,... Read More
Impact of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies on Household Food Security: Empirical Evidence from Tunisia
Under the global challenge of climate change (CC), farmers’ coping strategies have long been a... Read More
When Water Runs Dry: How Irrigation Water Scarcity Shapes Smallholder Farmers’ Mitigation Strategies and Migration Aspiration in Developing Countries
Increasing water stress, exacerbated by the rising frequency and intensity of droughts, poses a significant... Read More
Are Egypt’s Elderly Prepared for A Warmer Future? Studying The Nexus Between Climate Change and the Wellbeing of Elderly in Egypt
Egypt is warming rapidly, raising concerns about the vulnerability of its growing elderly population. This... Read More
FinTechs and Financial Literacy: Assessing Their Joint Impact on Financial Inclusion in the MENA Region
This study investigates how the interaction between FinTech adoption and financial literacy affects financial inclusion... Read More
Do Youths Use Fintech or Banks in North Africa? Complementary vs Substitution Effect
North African youths lack financial inclusion with respect to account holding and the use of... Read More
Artificial Intelligence in Banking: Who Wins, Who Waits, and Why It Matters
This paper examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption on bank performance, stability, and... Read More