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Egypt’s Short and Long-Term Challenges

2015Civil SocietyDemocracy and PoliticsEconomyEgyptForeign RelationsHuman RightsIslamic Movements and InstitutionsMiddle East InstitutePaperPaul SalemSecurity and Counter-Terrorism
May 27, 2015 03:33 am
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Source: Middle East Institute Author(s): Paul Salem Original Link: http://www.mei.edu/content/at/egypts-short-and-long-term-challenges In the year since being elected to the presidency, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has consolidated a ruling coalition, restored economic growth, and brought back considerable stability to the country after four years of turmoil. But this has come with a harsh crackdown...

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Economic Recovery in Egypt Won’t Guarantee Political Stability

2015Amr AdlyCarnegieEconomyPaper
May 20, 2015 05:55 am
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Source: Carnegie Endowment Author(s): Amr Adly Original Link: http://carnegie-mec.org/2015/05/20/economic-recovery-in-egypt-won-t-guarantee-political-stability-pub-60113 Since Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took power in June 2014, his military-backed regime has spared no effort in trying to secure a quick economic recovery after four years of low growth rates, soaring unemployment...

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Egypt’s Deregulated Property Market: A Crisis of Affordability

2015EconomyEgyptMiddle East InstitutePaperYahia Shawkat
May 05, 2015 03:45 am
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Source: Middle East Institute Author(s): Yahia Shawkat Original Link: http://www.mei.edu/content/at/egypts-deregulated-property-market-crisis-affordability What Egyptians call the azmit al-iskan—the housing crisis—is exemplified by the 1986 movie, Karakon fi-l-Shari‘a, or Prison in the Street. The film depicts a typical middle class family that, evicted from its condemned home, must resort to...

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Working Paper- Women’s Participation in the Egyptian Labor Market: 1998 – 2012

2015Economic Research ForumEconomyPaperRana HendyWomen Affairs
May 01, 2015 05:53 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Rana Hendy Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/Womens-participation-in-the-egyptian-labor-market-1998-2012/ Abstract: This paper examines the reasons for the persistently low participation of women in the Egyptian labor market over time and across the different economic sectors, using the Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey (ELMPS) 2012. This...

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Working Paper- Wages and Inequality in the Egyptian Labor Market in an Era of Financial Crisis and Revolution

2015Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptMona SaidPaper
May 01, 2015 03:45 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Mona Said Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/wages-and-inequality-in-the-egyptian-labor-market-in-an-era-of-financial-crisis-and-revolution/ Abstract: This paper investigates the pattern of wages and wage inequality in Egypt over the period 1988-2012, a time of substantial economic and political changes, including the recent global...

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Working Paper- Flexible Labor Regulations and Informality in Egypt

2015Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptJackline WahbaPaperRagui Assaad
May 01, 2015 03:45 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Jackline Wahba, Ragui Assaad Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/flexible-labor-regulations-and-informality-in-egypt/ Abstract: Do flexible labor market regulations reduce informal employment? This paper examines the effects of changes in labor regulations on the incidence of formal employment. Using the case of Egypt, we study the effects...

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Working Paper- MSEs Informality and Productivity: Evidence From Egypt

2015Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptHala Abou-AliPaperReham Rizk
May 01, 2015 03:45 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Hala Abou-Ali, Reham Rizk Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/mses-informality-and-productivity-evidence-from-egypt/ Abstract: This paper assesses the impact of informality on household enterprise performance in terms of productivity and size of output. Furthermore, it pinpoints informality determinants with respect to different types of...

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Working Paper- Informality and Socio-Economic Well-Being of Women in Egypt

2015Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptHala Abou-AliPaperReham RizkWomen Affairs
May 01, 2015 03:36 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Reham Rizk, Hala Abou-Ali Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/informality-and-socio-economic-well-being-of-women-in-egypt/ Abstract: The paper attempts to quantify the impact of informal employment on women’s contribution to the household budget. It further pinpoints the socio-economic factors that affect women’s struggle to meet their...

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Working Paper- Changes in the Institution of Marriage in Egypt from 1998 To 2012

2015Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptPaperRania SalemWomen Affairs
May 01, 2015 03:36 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Rania Salem Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/changes-in-the-institution-of-marriage-in-egypt-from-1998-to-2012/  Abstract: Fear over the perceived breakdown of the institution of marriage plagues many Egyptian policy-makers and members of the public. This study examines the trajectory of marriage behaviors in three...

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Promoting Successful Transitions to Employment for Egyptian Youth

2015Caroline KrafftEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptPaperRagui AssaadYouth
April 30, 2015 03:44 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Ragui Assaad, Caroline Krafft Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/promoting-successful-transitions-to-employment-for-egyptian-youth/ Abstract: This Policy Perspective argues that active labor market policies, such as public employment schemes, wage subsidies, job search assistance, and skills training have not been effective in improving the...

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Radical Maximum Wage in Egypt: Who Pays the Bill?

2015EconomyEgyptHiba SafiPaperThe Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy
April 21, 2015 03:45 am
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Source: The Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy Author(s): Hiba Safi Original Link: https://timep.org/commentary/radical-maximum-wage-in-egypt-who-pays-the-bill/ Revolt in Egypt’s Banking Sector Over the course of the past several months, a revolt has taken place in Egypt’s banking sector. Seeking better opportunities and higher salaries in private sector banking jobs, hundreds of banking...

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Rebuilding the U.S.-Egyptian Strategic Relationship

2015Anthony C. ZinniEconomyEgyptForeign RelationsMiddle East InstitutePaperSecurity and Counter-Terrorism
April 16, 2015 03:38 am
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Source: Middle East Institute Author(s): Anthony C. Zinni Original Link: http://www.mei.edu/content/at/rebuilding-us-egyptian-strategic-relationship President Obama’s decision to lift the freeze on delivery of military aid to Egypt was the right thing to do to shore up a key strategic alliance in a region where risks to U.S. security are multiplying rapidly. The United States needs Egypt’s...

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