Egypt

The Egyptian Experience in Dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic: Between Politics and the Media

Egypt In dealing with the Covid-19 crisis, the Egyptian government tended to focus more on the message communicated via the media and political considerations than on the professional and scientific dimensions of the pandemic – despite their presence at times. The government also witnessed the emergence of a social dichotomy in dealing with the pandemic and in holding other communities responsible for its spread. The Egyptian media dealt with the Covid-19 challenge at multiple levels related to demonstrating the strength and presence of the state as well as its ability to combat internal and external dangers. The suddenness of the…

COVID-19 pandemic: Does the mainstream public policies system achieve protection for all?

Mohamed ElAgati ,Nissaf Brahim ,Shimaa ElSharkawy ,Zainab SrourrEgypt ,Lebanon ,TunisiaExecutive summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world in front of many challenges regarding public policies and state responses to the spread of the pandemic. This as well has led to raising multiple concerns concerning fair and equitable public service provision and the process of doing that with accordance to social justice values. This paper examines the three cases of Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon, in public policies and state responses in facing the pandemic. It attempts to test the ability of countries in the region to provide services at times…

Youth and the Arab Spring: Same demands and different paths

Shimaa El Sharkawy ,Shimaa ElSharkawyEgypt ,Jordan ,Lebanon ,Morocco ,Tunisia Introduction: The role played by Arab youth in the protest movements that started in 2010 is undeniably pivotal in steering the wheel for change towards democratic transformation in countries of the region. However, in their pursuit for democratic transformation, Arab youth were met by multiple challenges and drawbacks that influenced the fulfillment of their demands on the ground. Most analysts divide the “Arab Spring” into waves the first wave that started with Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, etc. Moreover, the second wave that started with Algeria, Sudan and Lebanon. In both waves, the…

Alternative Indicators and the Question of Managing the Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion

Toufic HaddadEgypt ,Jordan ,Lebanon ,Morocco ,TunisiaThe question of developing a set of alternative economic indicators is both intriguing and complex, as there is no simple way to approach it. What is an indicator after all? In addition, what makes an ‘alternative indicator’ alternative?

On the quest for alternative economic indicators

Egypt ,Jordan ,Lebanon ,Morocco ,TunisiaMain Researcher: Mohamed Sultan Researchers according to the studies order: Toufic Haddad, Wael Gamal, Dina Abdallah, Jamal Ouididi, Arbi Hafidi Translated By: Sonia Farid The question of developing a set of alternative economic indicators is both intriguing and complex, as there is no simple way to approach it. What is an indicator after all? In addition, what makes an ‘alternative indicator’ alternative? Why is it important to understand the relevance of indicators when discussing free trade, economic systems and their implications on politics and society? Without clarity on these aspects, there is a danger that discussion…

European Free trade agreements: Investing in development or developing investment?

Abdelmawla Ismail ,Heba Khalil ,Mohamed ElAgati ,Reem Abdel Halim ,Sakr ElNour ,Shimaa El Sharkawy ,Shimaa ElSharkawyEgyptEdited By: Mohamed El Agati Researchers according to the studies order: Heba Khalil, Mohamed Gad, Saker Al Nour, Reem Abdel Halim, Abdel Mawla Ismail, Mona Ezzat, Shimaa El Sharkawy, Mohamed El Agati Translated By: Sonia Farid When the Egyptian and Tunisian revolutions erupted in 2010 and 2011, respectively, the EU reacted tragically, declaring in March 2011 its readiness to support Arab people in their struggle for freedom and social justice by deepening free trade and investment agreements with North African countries. (Southern Mediterranean). Although the…

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