Personal profile
Research interests
I am interested in the welfare systems and social policies of the Middle East and North Africa region, with particular focus on the Arab countries. My reserach primarily explores institutional and political configurations and changes by drawing upon theoretical perspectives in global social policy, welfare theory, social welfare regimes, historical insititutonalism, political philosophy and the sociology of religion. Policy areas I work on are social care, social assistance (including cash trasnfer programmes) and the role of civil society organisations.
Keywords
- HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
- JF Political institutions (General)
- BL Religion
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Anti-Poverty Policies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Jawad, R. & Merouani, W., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Oxford Handbook of Social Policies in the Developing World. Schmidt, C. & Barrientos, A. (eds.). Oxford University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Can capability-based education and social policy help resolve the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) gender paradox? A case study of Tunisia
Çuhadar, P., Kawamura, Y. & Jawad, R., 3 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. 26, 3, p. 387-412 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cross-border effects of conflict on human development: evidence from the Arab region using a difference-in-differences approach
Merouani, W., Jawad, R. & Kivimäki, T., Dec 2025, In: Global Social Policy. 25, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Philanthropy in the Middle East and North African region: a comparative perspective from Iran, Lebanon, and Türkiye
Jawad, R., Tajmazinani, A. A. & Çuhadar, P., 28 Jun 2025, Handbook of Philanthropy and Social Policy. Lambin, R., Roberts, J. & Surender, R. (eds.). Edward Elgar, p. 242-256 15 p. (Elgar Handbooks in Social Policy and Welfare series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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The global at the centre of social policy and vice versa
Jawad, R., 28 Nov 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Global Social Policy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Stage 1: (Transfer) Policy Labs and Civic Engagement in the MENA region
Jawad, R. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Social protection and sustainable peace in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Building a new welfare-centered politics
Jawad, R. (Principal Investigator)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
16/10/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research Councils