German Institute of Development and Sustainability

Understanding Firm Dynamics and Performance Under COVID-19

Abstract We use data from the 2020/21 Egyptian Industrial Firm Behavior Survey (EIFBS) to examine the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on firm dynamics and performance. To gain a deeper understanding, our second objective is to explore potential underlying correlates of firm dynamic...

Egyptian Exporters Under the Lens: Uncovering Competitiveness Challenges

Abstract This paper examines the determinants of export participation among Egyptian manufacturing firms using the 2020/21 Egyptian Industrial Firm Behavior Survey (EIFBS). Against the backdrop of Egypt’s persistent export underperformance and limited upgrading in manufacturing e...

Can local elections strengthen peace? Insights from post-conflict Nepal

The value of post-conflict elections has been the matter of a controversial academic debate. However, this literature largely neglects local elections. We systematically deduce and study three mechanisms on how local elections might impact societal peace. The first focusses on th...

Reallocating fossil subsidies via social assistance reduces poverty and preserves emissions cuts

Fossil fuel subsidies are widespread, regressive, and environmentally costly, yet abrupt removal can raise poverty. To identify a practical reform pathway, we evaluate the effectiveness of compensatory policies grounded in existing national social protection systems. We develop a...

Digitalization and Innovation in Egyptian Firms: Does Female Ownership and Management matter?

Abstract This paper examines how leadership gender configurations shape digitalisation and innovation in Egyptian manufacturing. Using the 2020/21 Egyptian Industrial Firm Behavior Survey (EIFBS) covering 2,338 firms, we construct a four-category gender variable (female owners an...