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on MENA - Middle East and North Africa |
| By: | International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "Syria shares borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel and Lebanon. In 2016 the country had a population of 18.4 million, of whom almost half (8.2 million) were under 18 years old and 2 million were children under the age of 5. In 2010, Syria had a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.646, placing the country in the medium human development category. Since the beginning of the civil war in 2011, however, living standards and the security situation have deteriorated steadily, with the HDI falling to 0.536 in 2015. Moreover, income levels have decreased drastically: 85.2 per cent of the population now live in poverty, and 69.3 per cent in extreme poverty, unable to secure the basic food and nonfood items necessary for survival". (...) |
| Keywords: | Non-contributory, social protection, child, equity, lens, Syria |
| Date: | 2018–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:406&r=all |
| By: | Raquel Tebaldi (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "Social protection is typically recognised as an important policy instrument for addressing idiosyncratic shocks, but recently several studies have sought to investigate how social protection systems can also be resilient and respond to covariate shocks. Informed by this growing body of evidence, the main objective of this study is to identify opportunities and challenges for enhancing shock-responsiveness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, by analysing the cases of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, State of Palestine, Sudan, Syria and Yemen". (...) |
| Keywords: | Building, shock-responsive, national, social protection, systems, MENA |
| Date: | 2019–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:417&r=all |
| By: | International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "Tunisia is a lower-middle-income country in Northern Africa bordering Libya, Algeria and the Mediterranean Sea. In 2016 the total population of Tunisia was 11.4 million people, of whom 28 per cent were younger than 18 years and 9 per cent were under the age of 5. With a Human Development Index of 0.725, which is above the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions average of 0.704, Tunisia ranks 97th out of 188 countries. The country is characterised by a wide disparity between the coastal and the interior regions, reflected in significantly higher rates of poverty and food insecurity in the interior regions, rural zones and the east". (...) |
| Keywords: | Non-contributory, social protection, child, equity, lens, Tunisia |
| Date: | 2018–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:407&r=all |
| By: | Carolina Bloch (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "Social protection policies can help address the multifaceted nature of child poverty and improve childrens well-being, especially in the areas of education, health and nutrition. Providing adequate social protection to children is particularly relevant in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), as multidimensional child poverty remains a major concern in the region. Moreover, a large share of the population of MENA will soon transition into their most productive age, clearing the way for a demographic dividend. This demographic transition presents a unique opportunity for economic growth in the region, due to its larger-than-usual share of working-age adults". (...) |
| Keywords: | Fiscal space, child-sensitive, social protection, MENA |
| Date: | 2019–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:427&r=all |
| By: | International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain), bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south. In 2016 the total population was 9.2 million people, of whom 5 per cent under the age of 5 and 16.6 per cent under the age of 18. In 2013, immigrants constituted more than 83 per cent of the total population, with the majority of migrant workers being of South and South-East Asian descent. Children born to Emirati women married to non-Emirati men can only acquire citizenship when applying for it at the age of 18". (...) |
| Keywords: | Non-contributory, social protection, child, equity, lens, United Arab Emirates |
| Date: | 2018–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:409&r=all |
| By: | Boumediene Amraoui (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University); Abdesselam Ouhajjou (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University); Salvatore Monni (Roma Tre University); Najiba El Idrissi (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University); Manuela Tvaronavičienė (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University) |
| Abstract: | The emergence of cluster policy around the world is inspired by the models of the Silicon Valley. Territorial and local development productive systems depend on the new integrated management models that are clusters. Morocco has adopted economic and industrial reforms aimed at accelerating the structural transformation of its production system by strengthening its territorial development model while adopting a cluster development policy through the National Pact for Industrial Emergence, but the performance of these clusters is questionable because they are in the genesis stage and must overcome social, managerial, financial and administrative obstacles and lack of public and private sector partnerships and insufficient innovative collaborative projects. This raises the question of measuring the dynamics and performance of a clusters and the problem of evaluating the economic development of a region. In this study, we intend to conduct review of Moroccan clusters and diagnose their performance in the context economic and industrial moving. |
| Date: | 2019–09–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-02188850&r=all |
| By: | Simplice A. Asongu (Yaoundé/Cameroon); Antonio R. Andrés (Ostrava, Czech Republic) |
| Abstract: | In the first critical assessment of knowledge economy dynamic paths in Africa and the Middle East, but for a few exceptions, we find overwhelming support for diminishing cross-country disparities in knowledge-based economy dimensions. The paper employs all the four components of the World Bank’s Knowledge Economy Index (KEI): economic incentives, innovation, education, and information infrastructure. The main finding suggests that sub-Saharan African (SSA) and the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries with low levels of KE dynamics and catching-up their counterparts of higher KE levels. We provide the speeds of integration and time necessary to achieve full (100%) integration. Policy implications are also discussed. |
| Keywords: | Knowledge economy; Principal component analysis; Panel data; Convergence; Development |
| JEL: | F42 O10 O38 O57 P00 |
| Date: | 2019–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:abh:wpaper:19/013&r=all |
| By: | Diaf Imene; Pierre Pech (LADYSS - Laboratoire dynamiques sociales et recomposition des espaces - UP1 - Université Panthéon-Sorbonne - UP8 - Université Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis - UPN - Université Paris Nanterre - UPD7 - Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7 - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); Touati Bouzid |
| Abstract: | Public policies to protect natural environments are becoming increasingly integrated in many countries. However , in some countries, nature management policies do not pay much attention to issues raised by local populations, especially development issues. These seem often incompatible with the logic of protection of nature defended by the national administrations. Recent studies show that there are ways to make these issues compatible. The knowledge on this subject is still weak for the southern shore of the Mediterranean region. Our study focuses on the case of a natural park located in the northeast of Algeria: the sector of the El Kala National Park (EKNP). This territory faces a double strategic ambition: to strengthen the protection of nature but also to develop the agricultural economy and tourism. Our method relies on the analysis of 3 types of data: national statistics of Algeria, conservation and development strategy documents and satellite data. Our study shows an increase in the area of EKNP vegetation between 1995 and 2005. |
| Keywords: | conservation,local development,El Kala National Park,Algeria,protected areas,tourism |
| Date: | 2019–06–13 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:halshs-02188250&r=all |
| By: | Charlotte Bilo (IPC-IG); Anna Carolina Machado (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "While increased attention is being paid to the role of social protection in improving human development indicators, especially among children, it is important to remember that access to social protection is not just a matter of policies but one of rights, as enshrined in several international human rights instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child. A human rights-based approach to social protection envisions social protection programmes anchored in a system of rights, clearly establishing citizens' entitlements and corresponding obligations for the State. The analysis of whether and how such programmes are incorporated into national laws is an important entry point to advance children's rights". (...) |
| Keywords: | Children, right, social protection, Middle East, North Africa, analysis, legal, frameworks, child, rights, perspective |
| Date: | 2018–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:408&r=all |
| By: | International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "The Republic of Yemen is located at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Its estimated population in 2016 was 27.5 million people, of whom 47 per cent (12.9 million) were under 18 years old and 15 per cent (4 million) were under 5. Yemen's Human Development Index (0.482) is the second lowest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, after Djibouti. Escalating conflict has driven the country into a severe humanitarian crisis. It is estimated that more than 20 million people need humanitarian assistance, including 11.3 million children". (...) |
| Keywords: | Non-contributory, social protection, child, equity, lens, Yemen |
| Date: | 2018–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opager:410&r=all |
| By: | Aloui, Zouhaier |
| Abstract: | This article attempts to study the impact of civil society and governance on poverty. In this work, we have tried to answer the following questions: what is the effect of civil society and governance on poverty in the region of North and East Africa? In this framework, the basic assumption was the existence of a direct and indirect effect of civil society and the quality of governance in reducing poverty. The study of this hypothesis was formulated in a static model applied to data available on the region of North and East Africa between 1996-2016. The results of our regressions show that civil society, has a positive effect in reducing poverty in East Africa, but negative in North Africa and the political and legal indicators, has a positive effect on poverty in the East African countries and administrative indicators, has a positive effect in North Africa. This result implies that civil society and governance quality factors play an important role in reducing poverty in East Africa as North Africa. The relationship between civil society, governance and poverty varies according to the stage of development. But notes significant differences between the region of North Africa and East. This supports our contention that civil society and governance has more impact on poverty in the East African region, the poorest than in the rich region of North Africa. For example, the relationship between civil society and poverty is positive and significant for East Africa, is negative and significant in North Africa. The relationship between governance (policy and legal indicators) and poverty is positive and significant for East Africa, but in North Africa only administrative indicators have a positive effect on poverty. This supports our claim that governance has more impact on poverty than civil society. |
| Keywords: | civil society, governance, poverty, Regional Economic Integration, North Africa, East Africa. |
| JEL: | H55 H75 I32 |
| Date: | 2019–07–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:95377&r=all |
| By: | Kasrin, Zein; Smolny, Werner |
| Abstract: | The U-shaped hypothesis of the relation between economic development and female labor market participation has been a main framework for analyzing female labor market patterns. However, it mixes up two dimensions of development: the increase in income level and the development of social norms from traditional to modern. We disentangle the U-shaped hypothesis by explicitly accounting for social norms within the socioeconomic development process. This allows for a richer analysis of female labor market participation in countries which have developed more in one of the development dimensions rather than the other. To demonstrate, Saudi Arabia is a rich and traditional country while many countries in Eastern Europe are relatively poor and modern. We hypothesize implications of these ‘rather one-sided’ development scenarios on female labor market participation outcomes. We then test this framework on a regional level for Egypt and Germany and find family formation to be much more detrimental for female employment in the rich and traditional regions. |
| Keywords: | Female Labor Market Participation, Socioeconomic Development, Social Norms, Germany, Egypt |
| JEL: | A13 I25 J16 R11 |
| Date: | 2019–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:95561&r=all |
| By: | Sadika Lamaalam (Université Mohamed V - Rabat); Kaoutar Menzhi (Université Mohamed V - Rabat) |
| Abstract: | Le Système sanitaire marocain a connu une évolution importante et des réformes graduelles qui visaient le renforcement de la confiance du citoyen marocain dans son système de santé et la recherche d'une plus grande efficacité. Ce faisant, l'organisation sanitaire marocaine est aujourd'hui confrontée à des exigences croissantes en matière de performance et de qualité. En effet, son efficience dépend de sa faculté d'adaptation permanente à un environnement changeant et de sa capacité à développer ses compétences et sa performance managériale. Ainsi, dans cet article, nous allons présenter les résultats d'une étude, que nous avons réalisée auprès de 10 000 usagers et professionnels des organisations sanitaires publiques et privées au niveau de la Région Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, et qui s'attache à démontrer que le développement du secteur sanitaire marocain est tributaire principalement de la valorisation du capital humain. |
| Keywords: | Organisations Sanitaires,Management,Valorisation du Capital Humain,Capital Social Entrepreneurial,Développement Organisationnel,Sito-Analyse,Système-3AB |
| Date: | 2019–05–27 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-02144406&r=all |
| By: | Carolina Bloch (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "As políticas de proteção social podem ajudar a enfrentar a natureza multifacetada da pobreza infantil, bem como contribuir para a melhoria da qualidade de vida das crianças, especialmente nos campos de educação, saúde e nutrição. Disponibilizar proteção social adequada às crianças é especialmente relevante no Oriente Médio e norte da África (Middle East and North Africa ? MENA), dado que a pobreza infantil multidimensional ainda se configura como um dos maiores problemas da região. Ademais, uma grande parcela da população da região MENA irá alcançar sua idade mais produtiva, abrindo caminho para um dividendo demográfico. Tal transição demográfica apresenta uma oportunidade única para crescimento econômico na região, em decorrência da sua proporção maior que a média de adultos em idade produtiva". (...) |
| Keywords: | Espaço fiscal, políticas, proteção social, sensíveis, crianças, MENA |
| Date: | 2019–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opport:427&r=all |
| By: | Centro Internacional de Políticas para o Crescimento Inclusivo (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "A Tunísia é um país de renda média-baixa localizado no Norte da África, na fronteira com a Líbia, a Argélia e o Mar Mediterrâneo. Em 2016, sua população total era de 11,4 milhões de pessoas, das quais 28 por cento eram menores de 18 anos e 9 por cento menores de 5 anos. Com um Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano de 0,725, acima da média de 0,704 da região do Oriente Médio e Norte da África (MENA), a Tunísia ocupa a 97a posição entre os 188 países. O país é caracterizado por uma grande disparidade entre as regiões costeira e interior, refletida em taxas de pobreza e de insegurança alimentar significativamente mais altas nas zonas rurais e no leste". (...) |
| Keywords: | Proteção social, não contributiva, perspectiva, infância, equidade, Tunísia |
| Date: | 2018–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opport:407&r=all |
| By: | Raquel Tebaldi (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "A proteção social é tipicamente reconhecida como um importante instrumento para lidar com choques idiossincráticos, mas recentemente vários estudos procuraram investigar como os sistemas de proteção social também podem ser resilientes e responder a choques covariados. Informado por este corpo crescente de evidências, o principal objetivo deste estudo é identificar oportunidades e desafios para melhorar a resposta a choques dos sistemas de proteção social na região do Oriente Médio e Norte da África (MENA), analisando os casos do Egito, Iraque, Jordânia, Líbano, Estado da Palestina, Sudão, Síria e Iêmen". (...) |
| Keywords: | Construindo, sistemas, nacionais, proteção social, responsivos, choques, região, MENA |
| Date: | 2019–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opport:417&r=all |
| By: | Centro Internacional de Políticas para o Crescimento Inclusivo (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "A Síria faz fronteira com Turquia, Iraque, Jordânia, Israel e Líbano. Em 2016, o país possuía uma população de 18,4 milhões de habitantes, dos quais quase metade (8,2 milhões) era menor de 18 anos e 2 milhões eram crianças de 0 a 5 anos. Em 2010, o país tinha um Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH) de 0,646, colocando-o na categoria de desenvolvimento humano médio. Porém, desde o início da guerra civil em 2011, os padrões de vida e a situação de segurança se deterioraram continuamente, com o IDH caindo para 0,536 em 2015. Além disso, os níveis de renda diminuíram drasticamente: 85,2 por cento da população vive agora na pobreza e 69,3 por cento na extrema pobreza, estando incapazes de assegurar itens de alimentação e produtos não alimentares básicos necessários para a sobrevivência". (...) |
| Keywords: | Proteção social, não contributiva, perspectiva, infância, equidade, Síria |
| Date: | 2018–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opport:406&r=all |
| By: | Centro Internacional de Políticas para o Crescimento Inclusivo (IPC-IG) (IPC-IG) |
| Abstract: | "Os Emirados Árabes Unidos (EAU) abrangem sete Emirados (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah e Umm al-Quwain), que fazem fronteira com Omã ao leste e com Arábia Saudita ao sul. Em 2016, a população era de 9,2 milhões de pessoas, das quais 5 por cento era crianças de 0 a 5 anos e 16,6 por cento, menores de 18 anos. Em 2013, imigrantes constituíam mais de 83 por cento da população total, e a maioria dos trabalhadores migrantes é de descendência do sul e do sudeste asiático. Crianças filhas de mulheres com cidadania dos EAU casadas com homens não cidadãos do país só podem receber a cidadania se a requisitarem quando fizerem 18 anos". (...) |
| Keywords: | Proteção social, não contributiva, perspectiva, infância, equidade, Emirados Árabes Unidos |
| Date: | 2018–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipc:opport:409&r=all |