Structural studies as a research approach in the Arab region
Mohamed SultanEgypt ,Lebanon ,Morocco ,Tunisia
On poverty and inflation statistics in Tunisia
Jamal OuididiTunisia
Alternative indicators to GDP: Towards a just measurement of economic activity
Wael GamalEgypt ,Jordan ,Lebanon ,Morocco ,Tunisia
A clearer view of the rock-bottom: On poverty, hunger, and inflation
Mohamed SultanEgypt ,Jordan ,Lebanon ,Morocco ,Tunisia
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…
Education development Policies in Egypt: towards addressing the phenomenon of informal privatization.
Omar Samir KhalafEgyptOmar Samir This policy recommendation paper is part of a project between the Arab Forum for Alternatives and the Swiss cooperation office Egypt, entitled “Public Policies and Social Justice”, where parallel education and the phenomenon of informal privatization of education in Egypt, or what is known as private lessons, represent a real crisis that has eluded many. A phenomenon affects Egyptian families, overburdens their families and contributes to enhancing disparities according to the different physical capacities to spend from the pocket on education. This paper seeks to search for some solutions and strategies. Mechanisms to reduce the phenomenon…
“Rent Pattern in Egypt: Between Policies and Legislations”, and its political Recommendations
Shimaa El Sharkawy ,Shimaa ElSharkawyEgyptMohammad Ramadan and Mohammad El Agati. This paper is divided to two parts, the first one provides a vision of how to fix the relationship between the landlord and the tenant through government intervention by two steps: the first one through legislation, and the second one through the efficient implementation of the project and the work on rent control. The second paper discusses the disadvantages of the proposed rent law, outlining an alternative legislative proposal that envisages the relationship between landlords and tenants. The first paper is divided into an introduction, five sections, conclusion and recommendations.…