Economic Research Forum
Economic and Research Forum for the Arab Countries
Regional think tank promoting high-quality economic research across Arab countries, Iran and Turkey
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The Economic Research Forum (ERF) is a Cairo-based research organization dedicated to producing high-quality economic analysis for the Arab Countries, Iran, and Turkey. It supports independent scholars and policy researchers working on issues including inclusive growth, labor markets, governance, and sustainable development. ERF connects researchers, policymakers, and institutions across the region to build a stronger evidence base for economic reform.
To promote rigorous economic research that contributes to inclusive and sustainable development across the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey.
The Economic Research Forum (ERF) was established in 1993 as a Cairo-based regional research network producing independent economic research for the Arab countries, Iran and Turkey, holding its first annual conference in 1995.
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#17 of 240 charities in Egypt on integrity score
40/100 puts it in the top 8% of the cohort, tied with 7 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Economic Research Forum is a science & technology nonprofit based in Giza, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Economic Research Forum (ERF) is a Cairo-based research organization dedicated to producing high-quality economic analysis for the Arab Countries, Iran, and Turkey. It supports independent scholars and policy researchers working on issues including inclusive growth, labor markets, governance, and sustainable development. ERF connects researchers, policymakers, and institutions across the region to build a stronger evidence base for economic reform. Economic Research Forum is a science & technology organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1993.
Economic Research Forum is located in Giza, Egypt. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
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Quick facts about Economic Research Forum
- What is Economic Research Forum?
- Economic Research Forum is a science & technology non-governmental based in Giza, Egypt. The Economic Research Forum (ERF) is a Cairo-based research organization dedicated to producing high-quality economic analysis for the Arab Countries, Iran, and Turkey. It supports independent scholars and policy researchers working on issues including inclusive growth, labor markets, governance, and sustainable development. ERF connects researchers, policymakers, and institutions across the region to build a stronger evidence base for economic reform.
- When was Economic Research Forum founded?
- Economic Research Forum was founded in 1993.
- Where is Economic Research Forum located?
- Headquartered in Giza, Egypt.
- Is Economic Research Forum trustworthy?
- Economic Research Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Economic Research Forum's website?
- http://www.erf.org.eg/
- Are donations to Economic Research Forum tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.