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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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Distributional Impacts of the Russia–Ukraine Crisis: The Case of Egypt
In February 2022, global supply chains were disrupted amid the eruption of the Ukraine–Russia war.... Read More
Preferences and the Puzzle of Female Labor Force Participation in the Middle East
Women in the Middle East have had significant achievements in the last four decades. Their... Read More
Digitalization and Firm Performance in the Middle East and North Africa: Case Studies of Jordan, Morocco, and Egypt
In a digitalizing global economy, countries that successfully harness the potential of e-commerce are better... Read More
From Rags to Riches to Rags Again: Deconstructing the Narratives of Crony Capitalism and Neoliberal Ideology Through the Example of Algeria
The analysis put forward in this paper strives to unveil the ideological and power balance... Read More
Political Islam and Crony Capitalism in Sudan: A Case Study of “Munazzamat Al-Dawa Al-Islamiyya”
This paper examines the role of political Islam in encouraging cronyism in Sudan, with a... Read More
Crony Capitalism Through the “Developmental State” Model of Ethiopia: An Identification of its Main Manifestations
Ethiopia adopted the ‘developmental state model’ in early 2000. This strategy was in force until... Read More
Which Firms Are More Digitized? A Comparative Study between Egypt and Jordan
Digitalization refers to the transition from an industrial age characterized by traditional technologies to a... Read More
Does Digitalization Matter? Evidence from Egyptian and Jordanian Firms
Generally, digitalized firms are more productive, more likely to export, and more likely to rely... Read More
Digitalization and Firm Performance in The Middle East and North Africa: Case Studies of Jordan, Morocco, and Egypt
In a digitalizing global economy, countries that successfully harness the potential of e-commerce are better... Read More