Hear insights on post-pandemic economic recovery and how to tackle amplified issues like unemployment and inflation in MENA.

Rayna Sabah Bakr evaluates the current post-pandemic recovery plans in Iraq. She notes what is being prioritized and what should be prioritized. She then continues with thoughts on how to address gender inequality in Iraq's economic ecosystem.

Khalid Abu-Ismail details his research on economic inequality in the MENA region. How do we move forward in reducing those inequalities? Abu-Ismail is a senior economic affairs officer at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

In this follow-up video to the Center's Post-Pandemic Inclusive Economic Recovery in MENA workshop, participant Nader Kabbani comments on what MENA region governments have learned from the COVID crisis and whether those governments have improved their policies since the pandemic. Following those thoughts, he elaborates on the need for more regional and sub-regional economic cooperation.

Discover the future of higher education as experts discuss the lasting impacts of the pandemic on online and blended learning in the latest episode.

Explore how the US-Southeast Asia relationship can be strengthened on security, trade, and cooperation with Prashanth Parameswaran and Gatra Priyandita.

Can smart cities be equitable and sustainable? Michael Carroll and Jane Macfarlane discuss the impact of data, technology, and smart transportation.

MENA faces a growing food security crisis due to rising prices, wars, and climate change. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed, and Andy Fisher discuss solutions.

Discover how responsible businesses can drive ethical, sustainable solutions in MENA. Christina Bache and Nicolas Rouhana discuss promoting 'positive peace' in this episode.

Explore data-driven policy in megacities with Elvan Erginli and Alex Armlovich, focusing on urban planning, climate, and heritage in Istanbul and NYC.