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

Policy Briefs

Is Egypt’s Job Ladder Broken? Evidence from 25...

The Jordanian case, being an upper middle-income, relatively diversified and politically stable country,... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

PB 169

Topic

J6. Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Where Have All the Mothers Gone? COVID and...

The Jordanian case, being an upper middle-income, relatively diversified and politically stable country,... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

1847

Topic

I1. Health

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Micro-Level Estimation of Poverty in Iran: Evidence from...

The Jordanian case, being an upper middle-income, relatively diversified and politically stable country,... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

1846

Topic

C3. Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models

I3. Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Do Household Enterprise Dynamics Help Workers Climb the...

The Jordanian case, being an upper middle-income, relatively diversified and politically stable country,... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

1845

Topic

J4. Particular Labor Markets

J6. Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Conflict Intensity and Nascent Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Iraq

The Jordanian case, being an upper middle-income, relatively diversified and politically stable country,... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

1844

Topic

L2. Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior

O5. Economywide Country Studies

D7. Analysis of Collective Decision-Making

Full List of ERF Publications

Policy Research Reports
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

Policy Research Reports
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

Working Papers
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

Working Papers
The Landscape of Social Protection in Tunisia

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the social protection system in Tunisia... Read More

Working Papers
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

Policy Briefs
National Social Dialogue on Social Protection Reform in Jordan and Tunisia

In a nutshell Historically, civil society organizations in both Jordan and Tunisia have experienced periods... Read More

Policy Briefs
Extending Social Protections to Tunisia’s Informal Workers

In a nutshell Despite Tunisia’s advanced social protection system, a substantial portion of the workforce... Read More

Policy Briefs
Alternative Targeting Mechanisms for Social Safety Nets in Tunisia

In a nutshell Institutional weaknesses, poor coordination between different government services, and the increase in... Read More

Policy Briefs
The Tunisian Social Protection System: Key Strengths and Challenges

In a nutshell Tunisia’s social protection system is well designed and features contributory schemes for... Read More

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