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Challenges of Growth and Globalization in the Middle East and North Africa
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Abstract

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is an economically diverse region. Despite undertaking economic reforms in many countries, and having considerable success in avoiding crises and achieving macroeconomic stability, the region’s economic performance in the past 30 years has been below potential. This paper takes stock of the region’s relatively weak performance, explores the reasons for this out come, and proposes an agenda for urgent reforms.

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Author:
Mr. George T. Abed
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Mr. Hamid R Davoodi
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Series:
Pamphlet Series
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
05 Sep 2003
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589062290.054
ISBN:
9781589062290
ISSN:
0538-8759
Pages:
37
Keywords:
MISC PUBS; Misc.; country; MENA region; MENA country; oil exporter; privatization receipt; oil-producing country; MENA oil country; MENA countries' experience; a number of country; Public sector; Total factor productivity; Population growth; Labor force; Global; East Asia; Middle East; North Africa; East Africa
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The views expressed in this pamphlet, including any legal aspects, are those of the author and should not be attributed to Executive Directors of the IMF or their national authorities.
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