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#StatsDay2020: Data-telling in MENA

There’s story-telling. There’s tattle-telling. Then there’s data-telling. How much does a country’s data collection efforts reflect its social, economic, political, institutional, civic, human and health development? Given the global pandemic of COVID-19, PITAPOLICY argues that the data transparency correlates with … Continue reading

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If We Don’t Compare MENA Countries’ Fiscal Fragility, Then How Will Gather Lessons Learned?

Breaking bread, hence sharing a meal with anyone, symbolizes the conscious and informal way of engaging in respectful conversation.  Moreover, if one can “break bread” with another, they have taken the first step towards engagement, and building more concretely upon … Continue reading

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She Entrepreneurs Programme Wants Females from MENA

Greetings Pita-consumers! Do you know of a rising female entrepreneur?  The She Entrepreneurs 2014 is now open for applications!  Founded in 2011 to harness the talent of the MENA region’s precious resource, its youth, “She Entrepreneurs” is operated by the … Continue reading

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World Economic Forum Covers Energy, Employment, #SSN, #Syria…What did the #WEF not cover?

The World Economic Forum just held its meeting in Jordan this past weekend and focused on energy, employment, Palestinian peace, and smatterings of Syria crisis issues.  However, certain political issues were avoided.  For example, questions about both Lebanon’s suspended elections … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays: Reflecting on the Lands Where Christianity Began…

Dear Pita-Consumers: PITAPOLICY would like to wish you all a happy holidays…and to our Christian Pitapals, a very SAFE merry Christmas. We look forward to hearing your Christmas reflections on the holy lands where Christianity began and other pita-consuming countries … Continue reading

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Shari’ ah Finance Part 2: Ramadan Provides Opportunities to Leverage Social Capital

by: Mehrunisa Qayyum In this month, PITAPOLICY is highlighting Shar’iah Finance and its related Islamic components. The August 4th post identified the purpose and reasons for increased interest in Shari’ah finance. Also this month, the world’s 2 billion-ish Muslims engage … Continue reading

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15 Middle Eastern Startups You Should Know About

Source: http://thenextweb.com/me/2011/06/13/15-middle-east-startups-you-should-know-about/ The startup landscape in the Middle East may be quieter than much of the rest of the world, but don’t let that deceive you. Behind the scenes, there are countless talented developers working on services, applications and websites, … Continue reading

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