متون
Volume 19, Numéro 2, Pages 181-197
2026-06-30
Arab Spring And Poverty In Arab Countries
Authors : Al-shamli Khalid .
Abstract
This study examines the phenomenon of poverty in Arab countries and its relationship to political unrest, particularly the so-called Arab Spring, drawing on data and reports from international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. It argues that poverty constituted a significant structural driver of the protests witnessed across several Arab states. Poverty in the Arab world is a multidimensional condition encompassing economic, social, and political dimensions, manifested in material deprivation, limited access to essential services, and uneven development outcomes. Despite variations across national contexts, poverty remains widespread, with notable disparities between low-income and middle-income countries in the region. To analyze these differences, the study classifies Arab countries into two broad categories based on poverty indicators and examines the underlying structural causes within each group. It further explores how persistent poverty, in conjunction with inequality, demographic pressures, and governance challenges, contributed to rising public discontent and, ultimately, to episodes of political instability. The study concludes that, although poverty in the Arab world is deeply entrenched, it is neither inevitable nor insurmountable. Addressing it requires comprehensive policy frameworks that promote inclusive economic growth, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance social equity across the region.
Keywords
poverty ; Arab Spring ; Arab countries ; poor ; protests ; unemployment
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