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      Growth in the Middle East and North Africa

         

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      What is the economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? What impacts is the conflict in the Middle East having on the Palestinian economy as well as other economies in the region? In a region marked by years of conflict and heightened uncertainty, what are the long-term effects that conflict can have on development and growth? And, finally, what can countries in the region do to accelerate growth despite these challenges?

      Please join us for a World Bank Live to launch the latest Middle East and North Africa Economic Update to hear answers to these questions and more from experts from the World Bank, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 

      Join the conversation online #MENAUpdate.

      Welcome by Moderator
      Merissa Khurma, Director of the Middle East Program, Wilson Center

      Opening Remarks 
      Ousmane Dione, Vice President, Middle East and North Africa, World Bank

      Presentation
      Roberta Gatti, Chief Economist, Middle East and North Africa, World Bank

      Moderated Panel Discussion with:
      - Chang-Tai Hsieh, Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
      - Tarik M. Yousef, Senior Fellow and Director, Middle East Council on Global Affairs

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      About the Report

      The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economic update, released twice a year in April and October by the Office of the MENA Chief Economist, assesses growth prospects and provides in-depth analysis on topical economic policy issues for the region. This update provides timely insights on the region's economic trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping to shape strategic economic priorities.

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