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CGD Podcast: The Lasting Impact of the Middle East War for Low- and Middle-Income Countries with Mohamed El-Erian and Judy Woodruff

Rachel Glennerster
June 25, 2026
CGD Board Chair Mohamed A. El-Erian speaks with renowned journalist Judy Woodruff about the Middle East War’s impacts on low- and middle-income countries, including how governments can best respond to shocks, implications for the global economy, and what to watch for in the months ahead.
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2026

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What the Middle East War Means for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Fireside Chat with Mohamed A. El-Erian

Judy Woodruff
et al.
June 02, 2026
Amid ongoing efforts to secure a durable resolution to the Middle East War, the longer-term economic effects around the world must be assessed and addressed. Mohamed A. El-Erian, Rene M. Kern Professor at the Wharton School, Chief Economic Adviser at Allianz, and Board Chair-Elect at the Center for ...
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Local Voices: Humanitarian Coordination in Iraq and How to Do It Differently
May Kayali
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Patrick Saez
November 20, 2020
Coordination is essential to effective humanitarian action. But as a recent policy paper argues, the cluster system struggles with persistent weaknesses. To understand the impacts of this model at the local level, Patrick Saez spoke with May Kayali, executive director of Pekawa in Iraq about her exp...
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Social Protection Amidst Social Upheaval: Examining the Impact of a Multi-Faceted Program for Ultra-Poor Households in Yemen
Lasse Brune et al.
August 19, 2020
We study the impact of a multi-faceted social protection program, often referred to as a “graduation” model program, in Yemen during a period of civil unrest. After four years we find positive impacts on asset accumulation and savings behavior, albeit substantially less than the amount the household...