Iris Boutros

Iris Boutros is an economist and strategist. She focuses on growth, impact investment, and decision-making. Follow her on Twitter @irisboutros
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Why do Arab economies and societies need more women like Ons Jabeur and Bassant Hemida?

Arab economies and societies need more women like Ons Jabeur and Bassant…

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Opinion| Mohamed Salah, Serena Williams, and work environments

There are a great deal of things that can encourage or deter…

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Whose economic president?

The opportunity for presidential hopefuls to announce their intentions is now. So…

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Disappointment, in football and life

The 28 year-old star has been a professional footballer since he was…

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South Africa’s youth employment bill

In May of 2012, a violent clash erupted between protesters and the…

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‘Let them eat cake’, part 2

When Gouda Abdel Khalek was Minister of Supply in March of 2012…

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“Let them eat cake”

“Qu'ils mangent de la brioche," or “let them eat cake,” as the…

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The difference between Reform and reform

“To better serve farmers.” The goals are a more productive agricultural sector…

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Meet Reem

Reem is a cleaning lady and a mother of four. She has…

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Benevolent dictator

South Korea has quickly become one of the world’s economic powerhouses. Growth…

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