Economy
In Syria, try banks before bombs
August 30, 2013
In Syria, try banks before bombs
As President Barack Obama weighs the U.S. response to chemical weapons attacks against Syrian civilians, one soft power option should…
Why Egypt’s pound is not strengthening
August 23, 2013
Why Egypt’s pound is not strengthening
Take a look at this chart, which the Central Bank has been proudly parading this month:(Bloomberg)It shows how the pound’s…
Workers, environment bear brunt in Sinai cement trade
August 7, 2013
Workers, environment bear brunt in Sinai cement trade
It is 3 pm, the time the workers of the Sinai Cement Company set off for home. Some are suffering…
Egypt upheaval mars hopes of end to economic woes
July 13, 2013
Egypt upheaval mars hopes of end to economic woes
Egypt's shattered economy was boosted this week by Gulf allies pledging billions of dollars in aid, but analysts say this…
The performance of the Egyptian economy under Morsy
June 25, 2013
The performance of the Egyptian economy under Morsy
Mohamed Morsy, Egypt's first elected president since the 25 January 2011 uprising, has been in power for 12 months. His…
Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Final Issue: Problem of unemployment likely to worsen in Egypt
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Problem of unemployment likely to worsen in Egypt
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Final Issue: How one Egyptian family struggles to make ends meet amid harsh conditions
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: How one Egyptian family struggles to make ends meet amid harsh conditions
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
IMF and Egypt: No news is more of the same
April 22, 2013
IMF and Egypt: No news is more of the same
In a statement released on 21 April, the International Monetary Fund said that its Managing Director Christine Lagarde met with…