Ukraine’s Economic Shocks in Egypt

Fall 2022/Winter 2023 / Q & A

Political economist Amr Adly discusses the state of the Egyptian economy and others around the world, describing current vulnerabilities and emphasizing the need for climate justice

The Future of Work: Between Technology and Inequality

Winter 2021 / Midan

While the future is foggy in light of the pandemic, the importance of technology is real and certain, and the creation of new jobs will pave the way for new global work arrangements.

Global Tourism Post COVID-19 and the Island Model

March 1, 2021 / Midan

A recovery in tourism, one of the hardest hit industries by the COVID-19 pandemic, is inevitably tied to health considerations. It also depends on governments’ willingness to move away from old models toward long-term sustainability.

A Visualization of Egypt’s Economic Performance During COVID-19

Winter 2021 / Midan

In this infographic article, we illustrate Egypt’s economic performance, pandemic response, and future based on commentary from IMF economist Said Bakhache.

How Will the Coronavirus Crisis Affect Africa’s Developmental Focus?

May 22, 2020 / COVID-19: Global Crisis

Mitigating the effects of the coronavirus in Africa and implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area go hand-in-hand.

How Yemen Rises

Summer 2019 / Essays

Reconstruction is never easy, and in Yemen the road will be longer than most. The first step is to pass on “best practice” in favor of a critical, reflexive approach