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The Fund channelled investments to farmers, breeders and greenhouse projects, among others. In February, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF)…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278215
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The fatal shooting of two Jordanians by an Israeli security guard in July 2017, and Israel's refusal to cooperate with a Jordanian investigation, caused deep anger in Amman and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229677
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Tunisia was hit by a severe drought during this year's winter months when most rainfall traditionally occurs. However, the country’s current levels of water stress are also due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279345
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Dust storms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased in recent years, disrupting day-to-day life and creating significant health issues. The Levant has borne…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271168
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Growing populations and climate change are putting additional pressure on the region’s water resources at a time when food security risks are rising in many of the MENA countries…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279957
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Food insecurity in North Africa.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226303
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The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281055
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Since 2015, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia have increased their agricultural exports, due in large part to greater EU trade harmonisation. Despite the importance of farming to their…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276396
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High population growth and low rainfall have contributed to Jordan being classified as an 'absolute water-scarcity' country, a term applied to countries with less than 500 cubic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272214
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Maghreb water scarcity.