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Expert briefing
Publication date: 10 October 2018

Egypt's social protection programmes.

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238969

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 27 February 2017

Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…

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Publication date: 28 December 2022

Such moves have proven highly popular and may go some way towards explaining the enduring popularity of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) in the face of high crime…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274774

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 22 March 2016

Smer-SD has agreed to form a coalition with three other parties -- the Slovak National Party (SNS), Most-Hid and Siet -- which passed the 5% threshold to enter parliament at…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210136

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 14 February 2018

Hospital staff have not been paid for five months, reflecting rising economic constraints in Gaza, which is controlled by Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. An October 2017…

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Publication date: 20 May 2022

While concerns remain that the project will worsen its external debt position, demand to use the line is strong, even though there are currently no onward services for passengers…

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Publication date: 6 March 2017

Last month, the budget increased education spending from 296 billion rand (22.8 billion dollars) to 321 billion rand (24.7 billion dollars), remaining constant at 6.8% of GDP and…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218411

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 15 May 2015

Student loans are the second-largest source of household debt in the United States. About one-fifth of those with student loans are in default, a total of some 8 million mostly…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199605

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 15 December 2023

Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.

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