Fragility makes evidence more essential—not less.
At the Third Edition of the #SudanConflictConference organized by @IFPRI, 3ie's Program Director-MENA Abdelrahman Nagy highlighted the gap between demand and supply of evidence in crisis settings—and how partnerships can help close it.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Abdelrahman Nagy as 3ie’s new Program Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
As 3ie’s work in the MENA region continues to grow, this new role will be key to our next phase of impact. We look forward to Abdelrahman’s leadership as we deepen partnerships and advance evidence-informed decision-making across the region.
We're excited to announce the launch of the Egyptian Observatory for Evaluation & Policy-Making, in partnership with @MOICEgypt, @INPEgypt and Cabinet’s Information & Decision Support Center.
Together, we'll bring global best practices in #ImpactEvaluation, strengthen data-driven policy, and build capacity to shape #Egypt’s Vision 2030. @SawirisFSD@RaniaAlMashat@GaarderMarie@ARNagy01
We wrapped up an exciting and impactful #ESAAfrica2025 in Nairobi
From training sessions on evidence synthesis and panels on AI to new research on youth employment and agricultural insurance, @3ieimpact was proud to share insights and connect with global partners, hosted by @BusaraCenter. @ARNagy01 #ThomasKelly #GeetikaPan
An interviewer just asked me what skills AI will make more important. My response? Critical thinking skills.
This is because in the past there was value in creating large quantities of information. That is now costless. The new currency is how to generate, assimilate, interpret, and make that large amount of information actionable.
The next question then becomes how do we teach, and improve our own, critical thinking skills? I discuss that in a recent study where I create a critical thinking skills hierarchy: https://t.co/8V26lIjLxa
I’m hiring a full-time predoc in @sciencespo Paris to work on labour & violence against women in MENA. Ideal before a PhD in economics. Flexible start (Jul–Sept 2025) & open to international applicants. Info: https://t.co/4U46AOWvyt
@predoc_org@econ_ra
A new study by Bruno Crepon, @ckrafftc, @caria_stefano@ARNagy01 examines whether job-matching services and childcare subsidies can increase female employment in Egypt 🇪🇬 where social norms often discourage women from working.
📑 : https://t.co/6zRb92jGd7
@FCDOGovUK#EconTwitter
The World Bank wants to to hire a consultant to write a systematic review of A/B tests/nimble evaluations of interventions to help better implement private sector policies. E.g. tests of best ways to recruit firms, select them, disburse money.. Details: https://t.co/7W9waaYIBf
Learning from more than two decades of market access interventions for smallholder farmers
"No studies focus on countries in North Africa or the Middle East"!!
https://t.co/p3NNdacBPN
Passionate about development research? I am hiring a pre-doc to work on social norms, media and inter-group dynamics. Apply by Nov 24. Details here:
https://t.co/4aJQQV7bV9
It was a great pleasure to share our study results as part of the Challenges and chances in the Labor Market in Egypt and Beyond. Thanks for @GLMLIC and for @JPAL_MENA for organizing such a great event
Our new #VoxDevLit outlines evidence on the factors that affect employers’ decision to hire female workers.
Read more about the impacts of discrimination, education, skills and globalisation here: https://t.co/61shLwLp44
To discuss the need to tackle escalating inequality amid multiple crises, ESCWA organized #AFE2024 under the patronage of @MOSS_Egypt & in partnership w/ @SawirisFSD, @SDG16Plus & @IMFinMENA Regional Technical Assistance Center (METAC).
#InCaseYouMissedIt, watch some highlights👇
ضمن فعاليات اليوم الثاني من المنتدى العربي الثالث من أجل المساواة، استضاف المنتدى جلسة بعنوان «التضامن والتنسيق» لتسليط الضوء على دور مختلف الجهات الفاعلة، بما في ذلك المجتمع الدولي والمنظمات المالية الدولية في التصدّّي لعدم المساواة خلال أوقات الأزمات المتعددة.. (1/3)
We are glad for the participation of our partners from
@CommunityJameel, represented by George Richard, in the 3rd Arab Forum, taking place in Cairo. You can watch the session titled "Solidarity and Coordination" via the link: https://t.co/TSwH9BpjN2
https://t.co/27Co2GCRZ3