Qatarisation: playing the long game on workforce nationalisation
As national populations across the Gulf have grown and hydrocarbon reserves declined, most Gulf countries have sought to move to ...
Economic consequences of the 2003 Bam earthquake in Iran
Over the decades, Iran has faced numerous devastating natural disasters, including the deadly 2003 Bam earthquake. This column reports evidence ...
Global value chains, wages and skills in MENA countries
The involvement of firms in production across different countries or regions via global value chains (GVCs) can make a significant ...
The threat of cybercrime in MENA economies
The MENA region’s increasing access to digital information and internet usage has led to an explosion in e-commerce and widespread ...
MENA’s transition to renewable energy: a new development strategy
How can countries in the Middle East and North Africa capitalise on the transition to renewable energy to foster a ...
Education and health in Tunisia: is human capital at risk?
Tunisia has made significant strides in enhancing the skills, knowledge and health of its population, all cornerstones of economic growth ...
Assessing Jordan’s progress on the sustainable development goals
Global, regional and national assessments of countries’ progress towards reaching the sustainable development goals do not always tell the same ...
Climate change: a growing threat to sustainable development in Tunisia
Tunisia’s vulnerability to extreme weather events is intensifying, placing immense pressure on vital sectors such as agriculture, energy and water ...