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This section examines the socio-economic trends and developments in the region and how they influence the regions, and vice-versa. It contains research on the dynamics in economies and societal trends.

02 July 2024 | Africa

Alliance Energy Resilience Investments via cooperation with Northern Africa Case study Egypt



Egypt’s dynamic transition towards renewable energy, and its leveraging of abundant solar and wind resources.

Alliance Energy Resilience Investments via cooperation with Northern Africa Case study Egypt

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The green energy transition: employment pathways for MENA



[ © Economic Research Forum ]

 The potential employment impacts of green and renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa are multifaceted and promising. As this column explains, embracing renewable energy technologies presents an opportunity for the region to diversify its economy, mitigate the possible negative impacts of digitalization on existing jobs, reduce its carbon footprint and create significant levels of employment across a variety of sectors.  

Approaching the precipe: Near-term prospects of Irans economy



[ © Clingendael ]

 The Iranian economy is presently in crisis, which is reflected in a few basic indicators such as the inflation, economic growth and exchange rates. Official annual inflation has been above 30% since 2018, which has pushed a large segment of the middle class into poverty by undermining their purchasing power.