Deadline: 15 September 2017
Economic Research Forum (ERF) has announced a call for proposals on growth dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in order to enhance the understanding of the structural factors underpinning growth dynamics, which could be explored through extensive analysis at the firm and sector level.
Sub Themes
- The Determinants of Structural Transformation in the MENA Region
- The Impact of Misallocationon Total Factor ProductivityGrowth
- What Drives MENA Participation in Global Value Chains?
- The Role of Economic Geography in Growth Dynamics
Eligibility Criteria
- At least one of the main researchers should be a national of an Arab country, Iran and Turkey. Cross-country collaborations within MENA are encouraged.
- Researchers from disciplines other than economics may apply.
Selection Criteria
- The value added by the project in terms of contributions to existing knowledge.
- The soundness and viability of the methodological framework.
- The policy relevance of the expected findings.
How to Apply
- Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
- The following documents need to be submitted:
- Proposal as per the above mentioned guidelines.
- Author(s)’ CV(s).
- Two published papers by lead author.
Eligible Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iran and Turkey.
For more information, please visit ERF Call for Proposals.