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In April, the Saudi defence ministry announced employment opportunities for women as well as men. These developments reflect the government’s efforts to increase women’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279436
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The strategy, which has attracted criticism from opponents as being overly statist, is based largely on the policy orientation adopted by the Morales administrations between 2006…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265964
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At least 19 people were killed, the water-supply of Delhi was temporarily threatened and an estimated 3 billion dollars in production have been lost. Rioters demanded the…
Jara is under strong pressure from opposition groups in Congress to sack at least two key ministers, those of the interior and defence. This follows the drubbing received by the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197390
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The draft law was presented by Labour Minister Myriam El Khomry in late February and aims at introducing more flexibility in France's rigid labour market. The government has led a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210251
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Prospects for political dissent in Oman.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230667
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The government closed the borders in December to avoid further spread of COVID-19, subsequently extending the closure through January. The move implied the loss of the entire…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259237
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Due to take effect on May 1, it would introduce a single wage floor set at 20.0 rand (1.5 dollars) per hour. The NMW is a significant departure from current minimum wage…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225771
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The Argentine financial crisis and economic downturn are affecting Uruguay at a time when its economy is cooling while popular discontent is rising over the difficulty of finding…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238843
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Prospects for the hydrocarbons sector under the new government