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COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities: The Case of Jordan

COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities: The Case of Jordan

Jordan has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The efforts to curb its spread have created social and economic unrest. The Jordanian government ordered a lockdown to cushion the impact on the healthcare system.

 22 June 2020
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Mediterranean Cities: Actors or Factors of Development?

The second ministerial conference of the Union of the Mediterranean on urban development, which was held in Cairo on 21 and 22 May, 2017, has brought the issue of urban development in the Mediterranean back onto the agenda.

 6 September 2017

Promoting Entrepreneurship: a Growing Instrument of Soft-diplomacy in the MENA Region

The digitalization of the economy and support for entrepreneurs and innovation is a means and an opportunity for the region to board the train of economic modernization in a competitive global market.

 5 September 2017

Between Patchwork Peace and Splintered Reconstruction: Assessing Post-War Challenges in Fragmented Syria

Post-conflict reconstruction in Syria has been a rather popular topic in recent months; raising the interest of institutional figures, commentators and political analysts, both from within and outside the region.

 2 September 2017

Regional Integration and Creation of Youth Employment in the Mediterranean Region

Unemployment in the Middle East and North Africa region is the highest in the world. Even before the crisis, the expansion of employment opportunities lagged behind economic growth in the region.

 16 August 2017

Vente d’armes dans la région MENA, un commerce sans limites

La région, qui est identifiée comme la zone la plus militarisée au monde, accapare 25 % des importations mondiales de matériels de défense

 17 July 2017
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Digital Entrepreneurship: Expanding the Economic Frontier in the Mediterranean

What relationship exists between entrepreneurs, the digital economy, entrepreneurship ecosystems, growth or economic development and technology? Can these concepts be isolated from one another to ascertain their individual impact?

 12 April 2017

La economía verde: una oportunidad alternativa

Transformar la economía mundial en una economía verde es al mismo tiempo un desafío y una oportunidad de empleo para los jóvenes de la generación actual.

 2 January 2017

Economía digital: principal factor de empoderamiento económico individual

La conectividad digital del mundo árabe, aunque heterogénea, es la que más ha crecido en los últimos años, por encima de la media mundial.

 24 October 2016

‘Crowdfunding’ e inversión en el mundo árabe

“Hay un déficit de financiación a las pequeñas y medianas empresas de 250.000 millones de dólares. El problema es el acceso al capital y la modelización de la información”.

 24 October 2016

Emprendimiento digital y ecosistema empresarial digital en la región MENA

En menos de 10 años, el ‘emprendimiento 2.0’, esencial para lograr la igualdad de oportunidades, ha adquirido un gran impulso.

 24 October 2016

The Digital Economy: the Silent Revolution that Will Change the Region

ICTs have become widespread means for social and political expression, helping to empower and increase the influence of the individuals, groups and economic and political actors who can best maximize their impact.

 29 September 2016

Egypt: Uncertain and Troubling Times

Egypt is facing one of the most acute economic crises in recent years. Despite continuing support and pledges from the Gulf monarchies, Egypt's economy remains shaky and the threat of a solvency crisis lingers.

 22 September 2016