Arab Industrial Integration (RLE Economy of Middle East)

Arab Industrial Integration (RLE Economy of Middle East)
Author: Elias T. Ghantus
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2020-09-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000155919

The Arab countries are increasingly recognising their importance as a regional economic grouping. Given the highly skewed distribution of natural, human and financial resources, the course of economic development in the Arab countries seems to be interrelated. Through pooling their resources and markets these countries will not only be able to optimise investment decisions but also broaden the potential for development. This book argues that economic integration is not merely a question of reducing or eliminating discriminatory measures, as emphasised in previous integration attempts. It calls rather for a positive action based on a regional investment strategy which coordinates production programmes, to reap the benefits of specialisation and scale. The book focuses on past industrialisation efforts in the Arab countries and examines the emerging patterns of industrial growth. A pioneering attempt is made to identify specific industries whose economic viability can be enhanced by conceiving them on a regional basis. The book concludes by framing a strategy for an integrated industrial development in the Arab region. First published in 1982.

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

Challenges of Growth and Globalization in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Mr.Hamid R Davoodi
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2003-09-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781589062290

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.

Is MENA a Region? The Scope for Regional Integration

Is MENA a Region? The Scope for Regional Integration
Author: Mr.Stanley Fischer
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 26
Release: 1996-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451980361

The paper analyzes the scope and implications of greater economic integration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). After reviewing whether MENA satisfies the defining characteristics of a region, it documents the low level of regional economic interaction. It argues that gains from greater regional interactions will depend primarily on implementing domestic reform and external policies that, in any case, are needed for the region to benefit from the broader process of globalization of the world economy. It also discusses measures aimed directly at facilitating regional interaction.

Arab Industrialisation and Economic Integration (RLE Economy of Middle East)

Arab Industrialisation and Economic Integration (RLE Economy of Middle East)
Author: Roberto Aliboni
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2014-10-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317598644

Independently commissioned by IAI, the three studies comprising this book examine inter-Arab industrial and economic cooperation. The first chapter analyses the industrial strategies, economic policies and attempts at harmonisation and cooperation of the Arab countries, providing a detailed picture of the convergences and divergences, the potential and the difficulties faced by the region. The second chapter examines the importance of coordinating economic polices if economic integration is to be sustained, and considers the implications to the world economy. Lastly, the third chapter examines Arab labour flows, a key factor in the development of the Arab countries. First published in 1979.

Economic Integration in the Maghreb

Economic Integration in the Maghreb
Author: Mr.Alexei P Kireyev
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2019-02-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484378377

Individual countries of the Maghreb have achieved substantial progress on trade, but, as a region they remain the least integrated in the world. The share of intraregional trade is less than 5 percent of their total trade, substantially lower than in all other regional trading blocs around the world. Geopolitical considerations and restrictive economic policies have stifled regional integration. Economic policies have been guided by country-level considerations, with little attention to the region, and are not coordinated. Restrictions on trade and capital flows remain substantial and constrain regional integration for the private sector.

Economic and Political Impediments to Middle East Peace

Economic and Political Impediments to Middle East Peace
Author: J.W. Wright Jr
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 277
Release: 1999-11-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0333994264

The accords and protocols that underlie the Arab and Israeli peace agreements set into place economic policies and political processes so flawed that they are bound to fail. The chapters in this volume look at the diplomatic and historical precedents that have led to this situation and they debate - some cynically and some sympathetically - the reasons why the institutional structures and trade regimes the process has created are so weak. But for whatever reason, the structural flaws built into the Middle East peace process are not only biased toward the dominant players but against the people who most want peace.

Middle East and Europe

Middle East and Europe
Author: B. A. Roberson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2005-06-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134825900

Leading commentators on Europe and the Middle East explore many of the key issues which have informed the relationship between the two regions. Ranging from Europe's colonial legacies to an uncertain economic future in the region the book covers: * the Cold War and after * the profound influence of the US * the rise of political Islam * case studies including Europe and the Iranian revolution, France's experiences in Algeria, and Turkey's position between the two regions. The EU, it is argued, has more influence over economic strategies than security issues in the Middle East. These strategies have in turn promoted stability in the form of free trade zones, ensuring vital economic development between the Middle East and Europe.

Bibliography On Economic Cooperation Among Developing Countries, 1981-1982

Bibliography On Economic Cooperation Among Developing Countries, 1981-1982
Author: Nada Verbic
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2019-03-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429725841

Covering the period 1981-1982 and containing more than 2, 000 entries of books, articles (from 283 periodicals in nine different languages), studies, reports, and official documents, this international bibliography on economic cooperation and regional integration among developing countries includes annotations for many entries, an alphabetical list

The New Third World

The New Third World
Author: Alfonzo Gonzalez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2019-06-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000303969

This book characterizes the Third World at the close of the twentieth century. It provides an excellent interdisciplinary exploration of the meanings, measures, patterns, and problems associated with the concept of the Third World.

The Third World

The Third World
Author: Jim Norwine
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1988
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780049101210

This book aims to present an impressionistic picture that reflects the heterogeneous nature of the 'Third World'. Contributions from Western and Third World authors illustrate the complex reality of problems and issues using case studies from the Caribbean, South America, the Arab countries, Asia and Africa.