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Fethi Amri

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Fethi Amri
Associate Professor of Applied Econometrics and Statistics, Tunisian Higher Institute of Management of Gabes (I.S.G)

Fethi Amri is an Associate Professor of Applied Econometrics and Statistics at Tunisian Higher Institute of Management of Gabes (I.S.G). He received an HDR (Habilitation for supervising Doctoral Research) and a PhD in Economics from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management of Tunis, El Manar University, Tunisia. His current research focuses in several aspects in economics: economic growth, competition, total factor productivity, ICT, energy modeling, sustainability, and economic development. He has published numerous papers in international refereed journals such as Region et developpement, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Quality & Quantity, Energy, The Journal of Energy and Development, and Technology Forecasting and Social Change.

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Mental health in Tunisia during the Covid-19 crisis

Social restrictions imposed in response to the pandemic and job losses from the economic downturn all take their toll on people’s physical health and psychological wellbeing. This column reports evidence on how the mental health of individuals in Tunisia was affected during Covid-19 crisis.

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Labour demand and informal employment in Egypt’s manufacturing sector

Egypt’s manufacturing sector faces a dual challenge of weak job creation and persistent informality. Drawing on survey evidence on business behaviour and labour market dynamics, this column explains why job creation is limited and informal work remains such an integral part of how firms organise production. The generation of more formal jobs requires a comprehensive policy approach, one that goes beyond enforcement of labour regulations to reshape the economic environment in which firms and workers make decisions.

Challenges of conflict and industrial policy for development

How effective is industrial policy as a tool for long-term economic growth and development? Against the backdrop of the conflict currently engulfing the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP), a new report argues that while industrial policies are widely used across the region, they can only address market failures and foster growth when they are aligned with country capabilities, implemented with accountability and backed by capable institutions.

The green transition in MENA economies: challenges and policy pathways

The economies of the Middle East and North Africa are at a critical turning point. Global decarbonisation pressures, energy market volatility and technological transformation are increasingly challenging hydrocarbon-based growth models. This column argues that the green transition is not only an environmental necessity but also a strategic economic imperative.




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