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The economic potential of Islamic countries. Part B, Sustainability, governance, energy and digital transformation /

The Economic Potential of Islamic Countriesdelves into the multifaceted economic landscape of Islamic nations, providing a comprehensive analysis of their strengths, opportunities, and challenges.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gasimli, Vusal (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leeds : Emerald Publishing, 2026.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Emerald studies in Islamic economy and finance
Subjects:
Economic development > Islamic countries.
Islamic countries > Economic conditions.
Sustainable development.
Investments, Islamic country.
Développement économique > Pays musulmans.
Pays musulmans > Conditions économiques.
Religion > Islam > General.
Economic development
Islamic countries
Islamic life and practice.
Islam.
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Half Title Page
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication Page
  • Contents
  • List of Figures and Tables
  • About the Edito
  • About the Contributors
  • Preface
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgment
  • Introduction
  • References
  • Section 1: Social Protection and Social Safety Net
  • Chapter 1: Social Protection for All: Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive Societies in the Middle East and North Africa
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. An Overview of the Labor Market in the MENA Region
  • 3. Overview of Social Protection Systems in the MENA Region
  • 4. In the Absence of Robust Social Protection Mechanisms, the Informal Sector Becomes the Primary Social Safety Net for Workers in MENA Countries During Crises
  • 5. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Informal Sector: From Buffer to Vulnerability Amidst Economic Crises, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Broader and More Efficient Social Protection Mechanisms
  • 5.1. Social Protection Measures and Poverty Alleviation
  • 6. Challenges in Achieving Universal Social Protection Coverage in the MENA Region
  • 6.1. Coverage Challenge
  • 6.2. Prevalence of the Informal Sector and the Limited Dynamism of the Private Sector Alongside Labor-market Failures
  • 6.3. Quality of Benefits
  • 6.4. Sustainability of Financing
  • 7. Future Perspectives for Inclusive Social Protection Policies in North Africa
  • 8. Conclusion and Policy Recommendations
  • References
  • Chapter 2: The "Reduced Inequalities" Sustainable Development Goal in OIC: Inequality of Income Distribution, Measures of Subjective Well-being Using Ordinal Data
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Data and Methodology
  • Data
  • Methodology
  • Measuring Ordinal Inequality of Income Distribution
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Results and Discussion
  • Ordinal Income Inequality Index
  • Egypt
  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Algeria
  • Tunisia.
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Pakistan
  • Turkiye
  • Link Between Subjective and Aggregate Measures of Inequality
  • Subjective Measures of Economic Inequality Relative to Gini Index
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Section 2: Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals
  • Chapter 3: Climate Change and the Most Affected Sectors in Egypt
  • Introduction
  • Climate Disaster Losses
  • The Impact of Climate Change on Development in Egypt
  • National Efforts to Reduce the Risks of Climate Disasters in Egypt
  • Enhancing Cooperation Opportunities Between Countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Urban Development and Rural Connectivity
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Challenges Facing the Egyptian State in Achieving Urban and Rural Development
  • 3. Current Trends in Urban and Rural Development in Egypt
  • 4. For More Sustainable Urban Development in Egypt
  • 5. Investment Opportunities in the Urban Development Sector in Egypt
  • 6. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains
  • 3. Importance of Sustainability in Agriculture
  • 4. The Concept of Sustainability in Agriculture
  • 5. Key Components of Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains
  • 5.1. Sustainable Farming Practices in Egypt
  • 5.2. Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction in Egypt
  • 6. Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Practices in Egypt
  • 7. The Future of Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains
  • 8. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Food Security and Nutrition
  • Introduction
  • The Four Main Dimensions of Food Security
  • Food Security and Nutrition Obstacles and Challenges
  • Rapid Population Growth
  • The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security.
  • Weak Local Agricultural Production and Increased Dependence on Food Imports
  • Wears and Conflicts in the Region
  • The Egyptian State's Efforts to Achieve Food Security and Eliminate Malnutrition
  • Opportunities for Partnership with Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Countries Food Security
  • First: Economic Integration at the Level of Agricultural Production Among the OIC Countries
  • Second: Innovation and Technology Transfer in Agricultural Production
  • Third: Capacity Building and Scientific Research in Agriculture
  • Fourth: Trade Exchange in the Main crops among the OIC Countries
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7: The Contributions of the State of Kuwait to Supporting Sustainable Development in the Countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
  • Introduction
  • Objectives of the Study
  • Literature Review
  • Kuwait's Economic Contributions
  • Social Development Initiatives
  • Environmental Sustainability Efforts
  • Regional Stability and Cooperation
  • Analysis of Long-term Impacts
  • Challenges and Recommendations
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Section 3: Human Capital Development and Governance
  • Chapter 8: Human Capital Development, Global Trends and Factors: An Overview of Governance Frameworks and Country Cases of Albania, Azerbaijan, Jordan, and Turkey*
  • Introduction
  • HCD and Governance Frameworks
  • Understanding the HCD Context
  • Albania: HCD in the Context of EU Integration
  • Azerbaijan: Fostering HCD and Demographic Dynamics
  • Jordan: Investing in HCD and Migrants Realities
  • Turkiye: HCD and Economic Potential
  • Advancing HCD: Strategic Directions and Governance Frameworks
  • Albania: Institutional Reforms in HCD
  • Azerbaijan: Strategic Initiatives and New Governance Framework in HCD
  • Jordan: Steering HCD and Governance Challenges
  • Turkiye: Driving Transformation in HCD.
  • Conclusions: The Lessons to Draw from the Governance Frameworks in HCD
  • References
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Chapter 9: Navigating Change in OIC Countries: Strengthening Socio-economic Resilience through Evidence-based Decision-making
  • Introduction
  • Why Measure Change in the OIC Countries
  • Understanding Fragility
  • Measurement Challenges in OIC Countries
  • Generating Evidence
  • Evidence Utilization
  • Implications for Policy, Practice, and Future Prospects
  • Design and Implementation of OICEN
  • Definition of OICEN
  • Objectives of OICEN
  • Composition of OICEN
  • Activities and Workstreams
  • Emerging Ideas for OICEN's Program of Work
  • ECD at OIC Countries
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Empowering Women in the OIC Countries: A Multi-dimensional Approach to Overcoming Gender Inequality
  • Case Studies from Morocco
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Prioritizing Gender Equality for Enhanced Economic and Social Development/Historical and Current Perspectives on Gender Equality in OIC Countries to Promote Sustainable Development
  • 2.1. Historical Context
  • 2.2. Prioritizing Gender Equality for Enhanced Economic and Social Development/Historical and Current Perspectives on Gender Equality in OIC Countries to Promote Sustainable Development
  • 3. Conceptual Framework
  • 3.1. Survey of Gender Disparity/Inequality: Definitions, Origins, and Ramifications
  • 3.1.1. Causes of Gender Inequality: Cultural, Economic, and Social Factors
  • 3.1.2. Impacts of Gender Inequality
  • 3.2. The Contribution of Social Innovation to Tackling Gender Disparity
  • 3.2.1. Examples of Social Innovation Initiatives That Address Gender Issues
  • 3.2.2. The Impact of Social Innovation on Gender Equality
  • 4. Empowering Women Through Social Innovation
  • 4.1. Advancing Gender Equality Through Social Innovation
  • Some Significant Projects
  • 4.1.1. UMANG Program.
  • 4.1.2. ENGAGE Program
  • 4.1.2.1. Overview of ENGAGE Project
  • 4.1.2.2. Summary of ENGAGE Project Results
  • 4.1.3. WAFIRA Project
  • 4.1.3.1. Overview of WAFIRA Project
  • 4.2. Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs Through Cooperative Development: Evidence from Morocco
  • 4.2.1. A National Cooperative Empowerment Program
  • 4.2.1.1. Key Objectives and Interventions
  • 5. Policy Recommendations
  • 5.1. Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • 5.2. Integrating Gender Perspectives into Economic Planning
  • 5.3. Promoting Inclusive Policymaking
  • 5.4. Leveraging Technology for Gender Equality
  • 6. Conclusion
  • References
  • Section 4: Growth, Diversification, Industrial Policy, and Supply Chain
  • Chapter 11: Industrial Policy for Diversification, Innovation, and Growth
  • 1. Introduction: Lessons for Growth from the Asian Miracles
  • 2. Long-run Growth Outcomes in the OIC: An Enabling Business Environment and Market Failures
  • 3. A TIP for Growth
  • 4. The Way Forward: Toward a National System of Diversification
  • 4.1. Selecting Sectors and Activities
  • 4.2. Identifying Constraints and Applying Tools for Industry Support
  • 4.3. Providing an Institutional Setup
  • 5. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12: The Impact of Deindustrialization on Manufacturing Exports: A Case Study of Indonesia
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Literature Review
  • 3. Manufacturing Sector and Trade in Indonesia
  • 4. Method and Data
  • 4.1. Regression Model of Impact of De-industralization to the Trade Performance
  • 4.2. Data
  • 4.3. Analysis
  • 4.4. Panel Model Test and Deviations from Classical Assumptions
  • 4.4.1. Model Feasibility Test
  • 4.4.2. Analysis of Regression Results with the Random Effect Model
  • 5. Results and Recommendations
  • References.