“...Education, which has been at the heart of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s history and civilizations for centuries, has a large untapped...”

“...Jordan stands in the middle of a turbulent region, experiencing substantial refugee flows and economic challenges due to the conflict and insecurity of its...”

“...Early marriage, which is associated with a wide range of negative health and socioeconomic outcomes, may be a response to conflict and displacement. Since the...”

“...The Middle East and North Africa region has the world's lowest returns to education. This paper examines what the value of a degree is using nationally...”

“...Child care subsidies provide an important work support for low-income families, yet children often receive subsidies for only a short period of time and may...”

“...Most explanations of the recent political upheavals in Egypt since 2011 include a reference to rising inequality, but the usual indicators of income inequality...”

“...Researchers frequently rely on survey responses to determine whether families receive government assistance and to study the effects of government programs,...”

“...Youth in Egypt hold rising aspirations for their adult lives, yet face an increasingly uncertain and protracted transition from school to work and thus into...”

“...Early childhood is the most important stage of human development. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), there is little research and inadequate...”