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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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Sudan’s Youth Bulge: Challenges, Opportunities, and Aspirations
The Sudanese youth from both genders mounted a remarkably courageous uprising in December 2018 aimed... Read More
Public Banks and Development in Egypt: Overview, Issues and the Way Forward
A public development bank (PDB), like any other bank, serves as a financial intermediary, but... Read More
Growth, Employment, Poverty, Inequality, and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region: How Can the Digital Economy Benefit Everyone?
This report provides a policy-relevant summary of the main findings of a 2020–21 research project... Read More
Jobs and Growth in North Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a nutshell: Decent work was a challenge for North African labour markets even pre-pandemic,... Read More
Investigating the Effects of COVID-19 on the Jordanian Economy: A Macro-Micro Analysis
The Jordanian case, being an upper middle-income, relatively diversified and politically stable country, is of... Read More
Embarking on a Path of Renewal: MENA Commission on Stabilization and Growth
Main Recommendations In the chaotic global post-COVID-19 economy, with the ongoing war in Ukraine, the... Read More
Social Safety Nets in Tunisia: Comparison of Different Targeting Methods
This paper proposes two new approaches for targeting the beneficiaries of social benefit programs in... Read More
The Landscape of Social Protection in Tunisia
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the social protection system in Tunisia... Read More
The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Social Protection Reforms: A Comparative Study of Jordan and Tunisia
In the Arab region, social protection systems have historically suffered from several shortcomings, including high... Read More