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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Information, not democracy, is necessary for a strong economy

How democratic last week’s events in Egypt were will continue to be…

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Police uniforms and accountability

People are angry and protesting in Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, Greece,…

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30 June business risks

Planned protests mean 30 June will be a big day in politics…

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The Egypt-IMF loan negotiation: The soap opera continues

Watching Egypt’s negotiation with the IMF for a proposed $4.8bn loan has…

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Reducing risks: Wheat supply in Egypt

Wheat supply matters for Egypt’s food security. Production is high but demand…

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