Luca Fedi
November 14, 2019 21:26 pm
Publications:Rural Women in Egypt: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities October 31, 2019
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November 14, 2019 20:06 pm
Rasha Hassan is a PhD Candidate in sociology at Cairo University in Egypt, She is the Poverty, Gender and Youth project officer at the Population Council. Before joining the Council she was working as a senior researcher at National Council for Women. The focus of her research on designing mixed methods research on range of
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Caitlyn Keo is a Ph.D. student in Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. Her research interests are in labor economics and human development. Some of her recent work has been on the returns to higher education for American Indian and Alaskan Native students and outcomes for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Caitlyn also works on
Learn MoreGone with the wind: The flotation’s impact on Egyptian exports
Source: Madamasr Author(s): Mohamed Ramadan and Sara Seif Eddin Original Link: https://madamasr.com/en/2019/11/14/feature/economy/gone-with-the-wind-the-flotations-impact-on-egyptian-exports/ When asked how Egypt’s currency flotation boosted exports, Mahmoud Sarag, the chairman of the Leather Export Council put it this way: “We import the buttons. We import the zippers. And then we cheer when...
Learn MoreHousehold Vulnerability and Resilience in Egypt: The Role of Social Policies
2019Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptImane HelmyPaperRania Roushdy
November 14, 2019 19:13 pm
Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Rania Roushdy and Imane Helmy Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/household-vulnerability-and-resilience-in-egypt-the-role-of-social-policies/ Key questions: What are the shocks experienced by Egyptian households and how did they cope? How do social programs in Egypt mitigate the vulnerability of poor households? Read more at original...
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November 14, 2019 19:09 pm
Imane is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at the German University in Cairo. She is a consultant for international organizations including the World Bank, UNICEF and International Policy Center for Inclusive Growth (IPC). Previously, she worked at the United Nations Development Progarmme (UNDP) on supporting different projects and flagship reports addressing poverty alleviation, social justice...
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November 14, 2019 18:53 pm
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2019EgyptForeign RelationsIslamic Movements and InstitutionsMichael W. S. RyanMilitary AffairsPaperSecurity and Counter-TerrorismSinaiThe Jamestown Foundation For Global Research And Analysis
November 14, 2019 18:30 pm
Source: The Jamestown Foundation for Global Research and Analysis Author(s): Michael W. S. Ryan Original Link: https://jamestown.org/program/hot-issue-al-qaedas-long-game-in-the-sinai/ Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s long-game strategy has created international networks with the ultimate intention of creating a united Islamic Emirate to take the place of the lost Ottoman Caliphate, across...
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November 13, 2019 20:05 pm
Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypt-asasif-cemetery-and-the-mysterious-truth/ The announcement of one of the biggest and most important archaeological discoveries of the past 100 years, as described by the Ministry of Antiquities, continues to preoccupy specialists and those concerned in archaeological discoveries –...
Learn MoreIsraeli Gas Export Route to Egypt Finalized
2019Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomyEgyptForeign RelationsPaperSimon HendersonWashington Institute
November 13, 2019 19:40 pm
Source: Washington Institute Author(s): Simon Henderson Original Link: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/israeli-gas-export-route-to-egypt-finalized The two countries still need to resolve longer-term questions about international export options and energy contracts with Jordan, but the latest step toward reopening the pipeline is encouraging. Read more at original...
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November 13, 2019 19:39 pm
Baker FellowDirector, Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy Simon Henderson is the Baker fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Institute’s Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy, specializing in energy matters and the conservative Arab states of the Persian Gulf. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/view/henderson-simon
Learn MoreWhen the Procedural is Political
2019CarnegieCulture, Education and DevelopmentEgyptHuman RightsIslamic Movements and InstitutionsJudicial AffairsNathan J. BrownPaper
November 12, 2019 18:15 pm
Source: Carnegie Author(s): Nathan J. Brown Original Link: https://carnegie-mec.org/diwan/80301 In Egypt today there is little room for politics on issues in which the regime has staked out clear positions or that are deemed to be connected to security. But there is still room for vigorous debate over matters that might seem mundane, but are still consequential for Egyptians,
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