Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Adeel Malik and Ferdinand Eibl Original Link: https://theforum.erf.org.eg/2018/02/06/politics-trade-protection-evidence-mubaraks-egypt/ Snapshot: Trade liberalisation in many developing countries has been pursued selectively, with a general reduction in tariffs counterbalanced by growing reliance on non-tariff measures. This column reports research...
Learn MoreSource: The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies Author(s): Diaa Noureldin Original Link: http://www.eces.org.eg/Publication.aspx?Id=634&Type=10 Summary: This paper estimates Egypt’s equilibrium real exchange rate and exchange rate misalignment based on economic fundamentals over the period 2001Q3-2017Q3. Focusing on the more recent period, we find that the Egyptian pound was undervalued...
Learn MoreSource: The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies Author(s): Rama Said and Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh Original Link: http://www.eces.org.eg/Publication.aspx?Id=635&Type=10 Summary: This paper aims at highlighting the role of services in the Egyptian manufacturing sector, with a focus on the ready-made garments industry. By analysing services in the value chains of three case studies, this paper...
Learn MoreSource: Brookings Author(s): Bessma Momani Original Link: https://www.brookings.edu/research/egypts-imf-program-assessing-the-political-economy-challenges/ Snapshot: On November 11, 2016, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Egypt signed a $12 billion loan agreement with the aim of “addressing macroeconomic vulnerabilities and promoting inclusive growth and job creation.”[1] Prior to the...
Learn MoreSource: German Development Institute Author(s): Amirah El-Haddad, Omar El Shenety, and Ahmed Abd Rabou Original Link: https://www.die-gdi.de/en/the-current-column/article/reform-programme-is-egypts-economy-stabilising-the-country/ This Thursday, the seventh anniversary of the 25 January uprising that overthrew former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, is an opportunity to assess the economic...
Learn MoreSource: Atlantic Council Author (s): Menasource Original Link: http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/january-25-experts-weigh-in-seven-years-later We asked several Egypt experts where they think Egypt stands seven years after the January 25, 2011 uprising that led to the ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak. A common takeaway has been that Egypt is continuing to regress to its...
Learn MoreSource: European Parliament Think Tank Author (s): Adel Abdel Ghafar Original Link: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EXPO_STU%282018%29603858 Summary: Seven years after the 2011 uprising in Egypt, a combination of domestic challenges, together with instability in the Middle East and North Africa region has stalled the country’s ongoing transition. Stability...
Learn MoreSource: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Ahmed Zikrallah Original Link: http://en.eipss-eg.org/the-withdrawal-of-companies/ Overview: Observers thought that the withdrawal of investment companies from Egypt during the year 2017 was one of the consequences of floating the pound at the end of last year, which resulted in the departure of many foreign banks and companies and ceasing...
Learn MoreSource: Freedom House Author (s): N/A Original Link: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2018/egypt Overview: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who first took power in a July 2013 coup, continues to govern Egypt in an authoritarian manner, though the election of a new parliament in late 2015 ended a period of rule by executive decree. Serious political opposition is virtually...
Learn MoreSource: Chatham House Author(s): Dr Shereen El Feki Original Link: https://www.chathamhouse.org/publications/twt/mena-men-under-pressure In the heady days of 2011, Tahrir Square was a showcase for the best and the worst of Egyptian manhood. I saw protesters fighting and falling for the dreams of ‘freedom’, ‘justice’ and ‘dignity’ writ large in the graffiti that wallpapered their downtown...
Learn MoreSource: The Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy Author(s): Amr Kotb Original Link: https://timep.org/commentary/needed-adjustments-unlikely-in-u-s-aid-to-egypt/ On December 21, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through January 19, 2018, avoiding a partial government shutdown set to begin at midnight the next day. As high-level budget negotiations on Capitol...
Learn MoreSource: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author (s): Ahmed Zikrallah Original Link: http://en.eipss-eg.org/information-ghalyoun-pond-project/ Egyptian military and domination of the country’s wealth – Ghalyoun Pond project for Aquaculture: Preliminary information: Berkat Ghalyoun (Ghalyoun Pond) is a sandy area on Egypt’s International Coastal Road, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It lies on...
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