Monthly Archives: February 2012

Libya: Lessons Learned?

For the last 4 weeks, PITAPOLICY has reflected upon North African countries, or the Maghreb region as the US honors Black History Month with respect to the African American community. In this last week, we will profile Libya by including … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Analysis, Interests, PIDE (Policy, International Development & Economics), Politics

DC Gallup Briefing on Egypt

On February 22, Wednesday, PITAPOLICY Consulting attended Gallup’s Washington, DC Briefing provided bySenior Analyst, Mohamed Younis. For the last 3 weeks, PITAPOLICY has reflected upon North African countries, or the Maghreb region as the US honors Black History Month with … Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Analysis, Interests, PIDE (Policy, International Development & Economics), Politics

Afghanistan: Right to Protest?

Dear Pita-Consumers: Today’s post on Afghanistan is prompted by PITAPOLICY’s number one fan: its first subscriber. She brought to my attention Afghanistan’s protests regarding another Quran burning incident last week. One may argue that the protests are based on socio-economic … Continue reading

50 Comments

Filed under Interests, Politics

Morocco: Moroccans Keep Rockin’ Your Rights

Every Wednesday in February PITAPOLICY will review a political economy issue regarding a Maghreb country. In the first week Sarah Hassaine reflected on Algeria. The second week focused on Egypt. Last week’s posting explores Tunisia’s business environment for women. This … Continue reading

6 Comments

Filed under Interests, Politics, Uncategorized

HDI, Gender Gap Index, Gender Parity Index: None incorporate Iraqi women’s conflict management efforts

The answer is ‘False’. By 1979, Iraq represented the most educated population in the ‘pita-consuming’ region. According to a study by , the illiteracy rate among Iraqi women dropped from 91 percent in 1957 to an astounding 12 percent in … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Interests, PIDE (Policy, International Development & Economics), Uncategorized

Before Ben Ali Coup: Opening a Small Business Outside of Tunisia

Every Wednesday in February PITAPOLICY will review a political economy issue regarding a Maghreb country. In the first week Sarah Hassaine reflected on Algeria. The second week focused on Egypt. This week’s posting explores Tunisia’s business environment for women. As … Continue reading

19 Comments

Filed under Analysis, Interests, PIDE (Policy, International Development & Economics)

Business Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East Mobile Market

By: Hina Naz, Technology Blogger Source: Originally posted on Naz Hina Blogspot , “In the Lineage of TechInfo”, which focuses on technology: “The ideas behind “In the Lineage of TechInfo” is to present contemporary information about Communication and Technology at … Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Analysis, PIDE (Policy, International Development & Economics), Technology

Middle East & How Syria’s Civil War Differs by Majid Rafizadeh

Poll of the Week Middle East and How Syria’s Civil War Differs By: Majid Rafizadeh Source: Harvard International Review, originally posted on February 9th, 2012 Although Iran, Iraq and Lebanon have taken almost the same position in warning about possibility … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Analysis, Interests, Politics

February 11, 2011: Ding Dong the Pharoah’s Gone.

Every Wednesday in February will review a political economy issue regarding a Maghreb country. Last week Sarah Hassaine reflected on Algeria. This week will focus on Egypt because on February 11th, 2011, Hosni Mubarak stepped down from power after 30 … Continue reading

39 Comments

Filed under Analysis, Interests, PIDE (Policy, International Development & Economics), Politics

Syria Assessment: Defections & Reflections

PITAPOLICY Consulting has been tracking Syria’s developments since March 15th. A policy brief on civil society was published by the Middle East Institute. “The signs of blood on the walls, on the ground. On every street there are signs of … Continue reading

29 Comments

Filed under Analysis, Politics