Economy
Will liberal parties be able to influence economic policy?
December 11, 2011
Will liberal parties be able to influence economic policy?
Despite their modest gains in the first round of elections, liberal parties could still play an influential role in setting…
In courts and picket lines, workers try to reverse corrupt privatization
December 6, 2011
In courts and picket lines, workers try to reverse corrupt privatization
When an Egyptian administrative court ruled in mid-September that Tanta Linens, Shebin Textiles and Weaving Company, and Al-Nasr Company for…
Hajj prices cast shadow over pilgrimage season in Egypt
November 5, 2011
Hajj prices cast shadow over pilgrimage season in Egypt
Prices for the Islamic pilgrimage season, which began on Saturday, continue to rise this year. Tourism companies, which control around…
Amid debt concerns, large World Bank projects continue
October 31, 2011
Amid debt concerns, large World Bank projects continue
As Egyptian civil society calls for the eradication of debts incurred under former President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s government continues to…
Drop ‘dictator debt,’ activists and economists say
October 28, 2011
Drop ‘dictator debt,’ activists and economists say
Egypt has a budget deficit of nearly 10 percent of GDP and the finance minister recently said that the country…
US expert: Leadership of ‘Military Inc.’ is running Egypt
October 26, 2011
US expert: Leadership of ‘Military Inc.’ is running Egypt
The Egyptian military’s economic interests have long been considered too taboo to discuss in the mainstream media, so little is…
For social justice, government must reform fuel subsidies
October 16, 2011
For social justice, government must reform fuel subsidies
If Egypt is to achieve social justice and an efficient economy, the government must strengthen its regulatory capacity, remove subsidies…
Is the military council leading Egypt toward an economic crisis?
October 3, 2011
Is the military council leading Egypt toward an economic crisis?
Unless serious reforms are made now, the economy could be headed toward a crisis scenario, as more job seekers enter…
Egyptian firms struggle as political uncertainty hits economy
September 21, 2011
Egyptian firms struggle as political uncertainty hits economy
When the chief executive officer of Mobinil, one of Egypt's largest telecommunications firms, tries to plan his budget for 2012,…
IMF: Political, security uncertainty hinders Mideast growth
September 20, 2011
IMF: Political, security uncertainty hinders Mideast growth
Oil-exporting states in the Middle East will lead economic growth in the region, where pro-democracy uprisings have been pushing for…