MENA Development Report - Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Jul 19, 2026

MENA Development Report examines how COVID-19 reshaped outcomes across households and communities in the Middle East and North Africa region. The report synthesizes evidence from new research and peer-reviewed analysis to assess uneven effects, identify distributional challenges, and inform policy responses. It situates findings within the region’s development priorities, aiming to support a more informed debate on development challenges and opportunities as countries adapt to evolving needs.

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Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized M E N A D E V E L O P M E N T R E P O R T Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region Johannes G. Hoogeveen and Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, Editors Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region MENA DEVELOPMENT REPORT Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region Johannes G. Hoogeveen and Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, Editors © 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) Some rights reserved 1 2 3 4 24 23 22 21 This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under) the Creative Commons Attribution license, you are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work, including for commercial purposes, under the following conditions: Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: Hoogeveen, Johannes G., and Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, eds. Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region. MENA Development Report. Washington, DC: World Bank. doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-1776-2 . License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 3.0 IGO Translations—If you create a translation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This translation was not created by The World Bank and should not be considered an official World Bank translation. The World Bank shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation. Adaptations—If you create an adaptation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This is an adaptation of an original work by The World Bank. Views and opinions expressed in the adaptation are the sole responsibility of the author or authors of the adaptation and are not endorsed by The World Bank. Third-party content—The World Bank does not necessarily own each component of the content contained within the work. The World Bank therefore does not warrant that the use of any third-party-owned individual component or part contained in the work will not infringe on the rights of those third parties. The risk of claims resulting from such infringement rests solely with you. If you wish to re-use a component of the work, it is your responsibility to determine whether permission is needed for that re-use and to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Examples of components can include, but are not limited to, tables, figures, or images. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H S

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