HOME » wiiw Presentations » EBRD in SEMED
The current social and political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is an indication that this region is entering a process of transition with far-reaching political, economic, social and institutional consequences whose outcomes are far from certain. A careful analysis of socio-economic starting conditions in the region, similarities and distinct features of individual countries, are highly relevant for the adoption of appropriate policies both within and without the MENA region. The outcome of the processes of democratization and economic transition will crucially depend upon the ability of the MENA countries to provide appropriate economic opportunities to its citizens, in particular the young. In turn, political and institutional changes are necessary for these economies to grow and embark on a process of inclusive and sustainable catching-up. The experiences with recent transitions in Central, East and Southeast European countries (CESEE) may provide interesting references. The European Neighbourhood Policy and IFI programmes may play an important role in supporting the transition process.
wiiw Presentations
 |
EBRD in SEMED (by Kurt Bayer) wiiw International Workshop, MENA Transition and International Response: Challenges and Prospects 02 December 2011, 9 a.m., Venue: Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) FREE DOWNLOAD Countries covered: MENA |
The current social and political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is an indication that this region is entering a process of transition with far-reaching political, economic, social and institutional consequences whose outcomes are far from certain. A careful analysis of socio-economic starting conditions in the region, similarities and distinct features of individual countries, are highly relevant for the adoption of appropriate policies both within and without the MENA region. The outcome of the processes of democratization and economic transition will crucially depend upon the ability of the MENA countries to provide appropriate economic opportunities to its citizens, in particular the young. In turn, political and institutional changes are necessary for these economies to grow and embark on a process of inclusive and sustainable catching-up. The experiences with recent transitions in Central, East and Southeast European countries (CESEE) may provide interesting references. The European Neighbourhood Policy and IFI programmes may play an important role in supporting the transition process.
Visitors who downloaded this publication/presentation also downloaded:
|
Reforming innovation systems in BY, KAZ and UA: Lost in Transition/Translation?” (by Hannes Leo) wiiw Seminar, 15 October 2012, 5 p.m., Venue: wiiw, Rahlgasse 3, 1060 Vienna DETAILS |
|
What went wrong in Slovenia and how to get out of the mess? (by Joze P. Damijan) wiiw Seminar Series 'EU in Crisis' 08 October 2012, 5 p.m., Venue: wiiw, 1060 Vienna, Rahlgasse 3 DETAILS |
|
The European Rim Countries - Challenges and Opportunities for EU Competitiveness (by Vasily Astrov, Peter Havlik, Mario Holzner, Gabor Hunya, Isilda Mara, Sandor Richter, Roman Stöllinger and Hermine Vidovic) wiiw Policy Note and Report No. 9, October 2012 49 pages including 3 Tables and 12 Figures DETAILS |
