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

ERF Journal

MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: June...

This paper examines the extent to which the institutional framework for social insurance... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

Vol. 18, No. 1

Policy Briefs

From Pressure to Prosperity: Can Jordan Translate Demographic...

This paper examines the extent to which the institutional framework for social insurance... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

This paper examines the extent to which the institutional framework for social insurance... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

1828

Topic

I2. Education and Research Institutions

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Progress on Education and...

This paper examines the extent to which the institutional framework for social insurance... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Demographics, Labor Market Outcomes...

This paper examines the extent to which the institutional framework for social insurance... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-8

Topic

F2. International Factor Movements and International Business

I3. Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
When Formality Is Costly and Informality Is Legal: Social Insurance Design Woes at A Time of Economic Crises

This paper examines the extent to which the institutional framework for social insurance (SI) might... Read More

Policy Briefs
Regional Insights into Social Insurance: Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia

In a nutshell:  The social contracts in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia have evolved over time,... Read More

Working Papers
Social Insurance from A Regional Perspective: Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia

This paper presents a comparative analysis of social insurance systems in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia.... Read More

Policy Briefs
Trade, Food Security and the War in Ukraine: The Cases of Egypt and Sudan

In a nutshell The objective this brief is to examine the nexus between trade, food... Read More

Working Papers
Trade, Food Security and the War in Ukraine: The Cases of Egypt and Sudan

The objective of this paper is to examine the nexus between trade, food security and... Read More

Working Papers
Why Is Social Insurance Coverage Declining in Egypt? A Decomposition Analysis

We analyze in this paper the decline in social insurance coverage in Egypt from 2007... Read More

Policy Briefs
Deteriorating Working Conditions in the Care Economy in Egypt: Directions for Reform

In a nutshell A robust care economy is critical to supporting women’s employment, both as... Read More

Policy Briefs
The Dynamics behind the Decline of Social Insurance in Egypt and Directions for Reform

In a nutshell Workers in Egypt have experienced declines in contributory social insurance coverage (and... Read More

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